Patent ID: 7428984
Filing Date: 2008-09-30
Classification: G06Q,G07F

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: a) receiving a check in an automated banking machine including a cash dispenser, wherein the check includes a front face and a rear face; b) generating image data and magnetic data corresponding to optical and magnetic signals respectively acquired from the check through operation of a least one sensor device in the automated banking machine; c) through operation of at least one processor in the automated banking machine, determining a plurality of portions of the magnetic data which correspond respectively to a plurality of predetermined areas on at least one face of the check responsive to the image data; d) through operation of the at least one processor, determining levels of magnetic signals corresponding to each of the predetermined areas on the at least one face of the check responsive to the plurality of portions of the magnetic data determined in (c); and e) through operation of the at least one processor, determining whether the check is acceptable to deposit, responsive to (d).