Patent ID: 8051112

Claim:
A data-processing system comprising: a computing device configured to capture and communicate at least one image of a product warranty card to a computer that receives and transmits the at least one image; and a server in communication with the computer and being configured to process the at least one image, the server including: an image processing module configured to process data from the at least one image; a data extraction module that automatically extracts specific processed data from the at least one image, the specific processed data including manufacturer, product name, Universal Product Code (UPC), and product model number and serial number; a data storage device configured to store the specific processed data as metadata to the image; automatically collecting information related to a service provider using the extracted metadata, the information related to a service provider including manufacturer Uniform Resource Locator (URL), warranty contact number, URL to product support and URL to product user manuals using the extracted metadata; a data tracking module configured to monitor a warranty status of the product warranty using values associated with the extracted metadata; and, providing the warranty status using results of the monitored extracted data and the service provider information, the providing the warranty status including informing a user if the product is still under warranty and providing access to user manuals, tech support sites, and phone numbers, and providing to the user a list of repairmen in a user-vicinity if the product warranty is expired; wherein the data tracking module is in operable communication with a user of the computing device and is configured to receive user corrections of inaccuracies corresponding to the warranty card, and to organize the specific processed data and the at least one image, the data tracking module configured to generate at least one notification to the user prior to expiration of the product warranty, the at least one notification including the user manuals, the tech support sites, and the phone numbers, and including a link to enable the user to extend the product warranty.