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Systems and methods for recreating an image using white space and check element capture

US9031308B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 2013
Grant dateMay 12, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/4177
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention relates to systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products for capturing and storing elements of a negotiable instrument for use in image recreation. In some embodiments, a method is provided that includes: (a) receive an image of the negotiable instrument, wherein the image of the negotiable instrument comprises one or more elements that are used for processing the negotiable instrument and non-element portions that are not used in processing the negotiable instrument; (b) capture, using the image capture device, images of one or more elements of the negotiable instrument; (c) store the images of the one or more elements of the negotiable instrument in the database; and (d) store, as white space, the non-element portions of the image of the negotiable instrument in the database.

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