Systems and methods for mobile image capture and remittance processing
US8379914B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/0084
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for capturing and processing images of remittance coupons using a mobile device and obtaining data from the captured image which is used to set up or carry out payment of a bill that corresponds to the remittance coupon. Optimization and enhancement of image capture and image processing are provided on the mobile device to improve the initial quality of the captured image and provide a user with real time feedback. The image is then sent from the mobile device to a remote server, where additional image processing is performed to improve the quality of the image and then extract data from the image that is relevant to paying the bill. The extracted data may be verified through comparisons with databases which store information on billers, bill formats and other relevant content that will appear on the bill.
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