Patent ID: 8960547
Filing Date: 2015-02-24
Classification: G06K

Abstract:
1. A document scanner for extracting identifying information comprising: a defined path in which a document can be mechanically translated, said defined path having a first opening in an external housing and a second opening in said external housing opposite said first opening; a sensor array area enclosing a portion of said defined path; a motor or actuator capable of mechanically translating a document both in a first direction along said defined path and in a second direction opposite to said first direction along said defined path; a pair of angled reflective mirrors, said each angled reflective mirror positioned to reflect a segment of said document; an access door in said external housing that opens to allow access to a document inside of said external housing; and a processor in communication with a memory, said processor capable of executing an automated document extraction process, said automated document extraction process comprising: receiving an emergency exit command; instructing said motor or actuator to mechanically translate said document along said defined path toward said first opening; instructing said motor or actuator to mechanically translate said document in a reverse direction along said defined path toward said second opening; and preparing said document scanner for manual document extraction by a user.