Patent ID: 7124935
Filing Date: 2006-10-24
Classification: G06K

Abstract:
1. A check multifeed detection apparatus for use in a check processing terminal including a paper supply unit for individually feeding a plurality of checks; a check transportation unit for conveying each check fed from said paper supply unit along a check transportation path in a given direction and; a MICR head disposed on one side of the check transportation path having a non-movable contact surface, said check multifeed detection apparatus comprising: a pressure member having a pressure portion disposed on another side of the check transportation path at a first position opposite to said non-movable contact surface for pressing one or more transported checks passing therebetween against said MICR head; a detection surface located on said pressure member at a second position laterally separated from said first position; and a displacement detection sensor in opposing juxtaposition to said detection surface for detecting the physical displacement of the pressure member from said non-movable contact surface to detect multifeeding of transported check(s) according to the thickness of the transported check(s).