Patent ID: 7266230
Filing Date: 2007-09-04
Classification: G06K

Abstract:
1. A method of processing a check, the method comprising the steps of: (a) storing apriori data which is representative of certain features of the check; (b) receiving image data which is representative of an image of the check; (c) reading a pre-printed account number from a magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) codeline associated with the check image data, wherein the account number has been pre-printed on the check before issuance of the check; (d) retrieving the stored apriori data based upon the pre-printed account number which has been read from the MICR codeline associated with the check image data; (e) comparing a portion of the check image data with the retrieved apriori data; and (f) providing a status signal indicative of check image quality which is other than fraud of the check based upon the comparison of the portion of the check image data with the retrieved apriori data.