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Document-skew detection with photosensors

US5021676A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 10, 1989
Grant dateJun 4, 1991
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J15/00
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed are Power Encoder means for imprinting MICR characters on checks, with optical check-sensing means disposed along a check-transport path, including optical skew-sensor means including a pair of area-photo-sensor means, one on each side of the check whereby the differential output thereof indicates "degree of skew".

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