Method and apparatus for accepting check deposits via the internet using browser-based technology

US7392935B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. · US

Inventors

• Michael D. Byrne · Edina, US
• Byron G. Chun · Daly City, US
• Art Molina · Scottsdale, US
• Frank Sai-keung Lee · San Jose, US
• Stephanie Sturgis-Griffith · Oakland, US
• Bipin Sahni · Pleasanton, US
• Gene Weisbord · Martinez, US
• Deborah Young · Melrose, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 9, 2006
• Grant date: Jul 1, 2008
• Expiry date: Jul 24, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q40/00
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

A browser plug-in to drive a device for securely transmitting documents in real-time over the Internet into an enterprise's computing environment is provided. Leveraging the Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, a system and method for providing a browser plug-in that allows a bank customer to scan checks using a personal computer and deposit the checks via the browser to a bank account is provided.