System and method for capture, storage and processing of receipts and related data

Abstract From the Canadian patent

The present invention is a system comprising image capture device such as a , scanner or digital camera connected to a computer processor that is able to capture and store images and method , of using the same for storing and processing expense receipts. The computer processor analyzes the images of the receipts converts , the images to text, analyzes the data extracts expense , data, and puts the data into an expense report. The end user can review the captured expense data, correct it or add to it. Preferably the system displays the image of the receipt side-by-side with the captured expense data to make review and editing easier. Also in a , preferred embodiment, the images are …