Patent ID: 8313019

Claim:
A checking device, comprising: a housing having an interior surface and an exterior surface, wherein the interior surface forms a cavity, wherein the cavity is partitioned by a partitioning wall to include a check scrutinizer portion, and a check storage portion in secure communication with the check scrutinizer portion by way of a successfully scrutinized check output opening formed in the partitioning wall, wherein the housing includes a check input opening, and an unsuccessfully scrutinized check output opening, wherein each of the check input opening and the unsuccessfully scrutinized check output opening provides access to the check scrutinizer portion of the cavity, wherein the check scrutinizer portion of the cavity includes a check feeder in communication with the check input opening, a check imaging device in communication with the check feeder, and an output chute in communication with the check feeder, wherein the output chute is in communication with the unsuccessfully scrutinized check output opening.