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Miniature MICR document reader with power management and motorized conveyance

US5566256A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 26, 1995
Grant dateOct 15, 1996
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K7/084
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) system includes power management features so as to permit the unit to be powered by the auxilliary power provided by a generic host (e.g., an electronic cash register). The system also includes motorized conveyance features in combination with a track facilitating manual conveyance.

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