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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 05, 2010
Filed:
Aug. 04, 2004
Masahiro Minowa, Nagano-Ken, JP;
Masahiro Minowa, Nagano-Ken, JP;
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A check processing apparatus and method acquire and save data verifying the identity of a person using a check, and output this information in an effective manner to prevent improper use of the check. A check scannerimages all or part of the presented check C. A photo ID scannerscans personal identificationpresented as proof of identity by the person using the check, and a controllerconverts the scanner output to generate personal identification image data. A merge file generating meansmerges the image data from the check scanner with the personal identification image data to produce a merged file. The merged file is stored in merged file storage meansand output to a display