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Methods of operating an image-based self-service check depositing terminal to improve locating a pre-defined check field and an apparatus therefor

US8300915B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2009
Grant dateOct 30, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07D7/04
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method is provided of operating an image-based self-service check depositing terminal. The method comprises receiving from a self-service depositor a check to be deposited, illuminating the check with infrared radiation to improve contrast between pre-printed characters on the check and non-pre-printed check data on the check, and electronically on an imager capturing an image of the check while the check is illuminated with infrared radiation to provide a captured infrared check image with improved contrast between at least one pre-printed character on the check and non-pre-printed check data on the check so as to allow location of a check field associated with the check to be more easily located.

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