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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 10, 2010
Clark S. Gilder, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Clark S. Gilder, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Global Standard Financial, Inc., Alpharetta, GA (US);
Abstract
The present disclosure provides a digitally originated check (DOC) through an electronic payment system (EPS) which captures payor metadata instructions regarding the intended payment to a payee. The metadata is stored in a database or the like for further processing instead of printing a paper check. The DOC can be cleared either electronically or through a paper substitute check through Check 21 clearing methods. The present invention enables both payors and payees to participate with the EPS as well as the EPS may provide electronic lock box services to payees. The DOC may be used in an electronic lockbox application where in addition to the payment information; the DOC further includes remittance data that may be used to update accounting systems or the like.