US4048618A
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Method of identifying a check signer
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1976-11-24
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Granted: 1977-09-13
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Expires: 1996-11-24
Abstract
Abstract A method of identifying a check signer comprises the application of a fingerprint of a person to an identification card in invisible ink. The same fingerprint of the person is applied to the check in invisible ink in the presence of a person requested to cash the check. The fingerprint of the identification card is scanned to provide a first set of electrical signals. The fingerprint of the check is scanned to provide a second set of electrical signals. The first and second sets of electrical signals are compared. Comparison or non-comparison of the first and second sets of electrical signals is indicated to indicate the authenticity of the signer.
Inventors
- 👤 Seth T. Hendry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:12
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06Q; G06Q20/00; G06Q20/04; G06Q20/042; A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/117; A61B5/1171; A61B5/1172; G07; G07C; G07C9/00; G07C9/20; G07C9/22; G07C9/25; G07C9/257
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A method of identifying a check signer, comprising the steps of applying a fingerprint of a person to an identification card in invisible ink; applying the same fingerprint of the person to a check in invisible ink in the presence of a person requested to cash the check; scanning the fingerprint of the identification card to provide a first set of electrical signals; scanning the fingerprint of the check to provide a second set of electrical signals; comparing the first and second sets of electrical signals; and indicating comparison or non-comparison of the first and second sets of electrical signals to indicate the authenticity of the signer.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
107 words
A method of identifying a check signer, comprising the steps of applying a fingerprint of a person to an identification card in invisible ink; applying the same fingerprint of the person to a check in invisible ink in the presence of a person requested to cash the check; scanning the fingerprint of the identification card to provide a first set of electrical signals; scanning the fingerprint of the check to provide a second set of electrical signals; comparing the first and second sets of electrical signals; and indicating comparison or non-comparison of the first and second sets of electrical signals to indicate the authenticity of the signer.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-09-12 | 1981-03-14 | 1981-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-12 | 1985-03-14 | 1985-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-12 | 1989-03-14 | 1989-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |