Method and apparatus for image capture of information on documents
CA 1301930 C · Owner: Durham, Thomas J. · Inventors: Durham, Thomas J.
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IMPROVED METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMAGE CAPTURE OF INFORMATION ON DOCUMENTS", Abstract of the Disclosure Method and apparatus for enhancing the image capture of data, such as MICR characters and handwritten and printed information from the face of financial documents having background patterns and illustrations thereon. The documents are back lighted with sufficient illuminating intensity to wash out the less opaque patterns and illustrations so as to enhance the visibility and image capture of the pertinent data.
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- Granted May 26, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 26, 2009.
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