John C Gudenburr

US Patent:

6744469, Jun 1, 2004

Filed:

Dec 13, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/459555

Inventors:

John C. Gudenburr - Canton MI
William L. Kozlowski - Novi MI
Christopher N. St. John - Plymouth MI
John D. Vala - Plymouth MI

Assignee:

Unisys Corporation - Blue Bell PA

International Classification:

H04N 5222

US Classification:

348370, 3482291, 358504, 358505, 358509, 358513, 358516, 358474, 358475

Abstract:

A method and system provide for real-time compensation of an imaging system for variations in illumination intensity. An illumination system provides reflected illumination, and a charge coupled device system directly detects the reflected illumination from the illumination system. The CCD system then converts the reflected illumination into illumination data and a host processor converts the illumination data into adjusted control data and final image data. The adjusted control data is based on an illumination profile and a reference illumination intensity. The reference illumination intensity is measured before each document with a compensation reference, and is compared to the illumination profile to adjust control parameters in a real-time mode. Directly measuring the illumination intensity with the CCD system allows for a reduction in parts, manufacturing steps, and errors.

US Patent:

7722038, May 25, 2010

Filed:

Mar 30, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/093359

Inventors:

Michael J. Moore - Beverly Hills MI, US
Sammy C. Hutson - Novi MI, US
John Gudenburr - Canton MI, US

Assignee:

Burroughs Payment Systems, Inc. - Plymouth MI

International Classification:

B65H 5/02

US Classification:

271273, 399124, 358498

Abstract:

A document processing system includes a feeder stage, a transport stage, and a retractable mechanism cooperating with a portion of the document track. An assertable member is arranged with respect to the document track such that assertion of the member causes retraction of the opposed track walls in the cooperating portion of the document track by retracting a first base member from a second base member. An imaging assembly is composed of an imaging device and an image glass. The image glass is positioned as one side of the document track at the retractable mechanism. In the retracted state, the imaging assembly is retracted to provide access to the imaging device and the document track.

US Patent:

7876478, Jan 25, 2011

Filed:

Jan 16, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/653699

Inventors:

Michael J. Moore - Beverly Hills MI, US
John C. Gudenburr - Canton MI, US
David B. Tratar - Dearborn MI, US

Assignee:

Burroughs Payment Systems, Inc. - Plymouth MI

International Classification:

G06K 9/00
G07G 5/00
H04N 1/04
B65H 5/22

US Classification:

358496, 271 305, 382135, 382136, 235 4

Abstract:

A compact, desktop document processor for capturing data and images from checks and other financial and payment-related documents includes a modular base unit. The modular base unit performs processing actions on financial and payment-related documents. The modular base unit is configured to operate in a teller station apparatus and is configured to operate in a back counter apparatus. The base unit includes an interface for connecting to an add-on component to match the base unit to workflow requirements. The base unit operates as the teller station apparatus when a hand feeder component is connected to the base unit at the add-on component interface. The base unit operates as the back counter apparatus when an automatic feeder component is connected to the base unit at the add-on component interface.

US Patent:

7949177, May 24, 2011

Filed:

Dec 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/950461

Inventors:

John C. Gudenburr - Canton MI, US
Michael J. Moore - Beverly Hills MI, US
William L. Kozlowski - Novi MI, US

Assignee:

Burroughs Payment Systems, Inc. - Plymouth MI

International Classification:

G06K 7/08

US Classification:

382139, 382137, 382140, 382313, 382320

Abstract:

A manually operated document scanner and methods of operation and use are disclosed. The document scanner includes a document bed having a document positioning surface. The document scanner also includes a scanner module slidably attached to the document bed. The scanner module has a magnetic character reader, a first magnet placed along a leading edge of the magnetic character reader in a first direction of travel of the scanner module, and a second magnet placed along a leading edge of the magnetic character reader in a second direction of travel of the scanner module opposite to the first direction of travel.

US Patent:

8023717, Sep 20, 2011

Filed:

Jan 16, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/653561

Inventors:

John C Gudenburr - Canton MI, US
Michael J. Moore - Beverly Hills MI, US
William L. Kozlowski - Novi MI, US

Assignee:

Burroughs Payment Systems, Inc. - Plymouth MI

International Classification:

G06K 9/46
G06K 7/08

US Classification:

382139, 382207, 382320, 235449

Abstract:

A method for processing backwards documents in a document processing system involves a reverse recognition algorithm. The document processing system includes a magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) reader. A waveform is determined for a magnetic ink character string on a document. A forward recognition algorithm is applied to compare the determined waveform to a set of known character profiles. In a case where the magnetic ink character string remains unrecognized after application of the forward recognition algorithm, a reverse recognition algorithm is applied to compare the determined waveform to the set of known character profiles. The reverse recognition algorithm considers the determined waveform as resulting from the document being oriented backwards when passing though the magnetic ink character recognition reader when comparing the waveform to the set of known character profiles.

US Patent:

8023718, Sep 20, 2011

Filed:

Jan 16, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/653696

Inventors:

John C. Gudenburr - Canton MI, US
Michael J. Moore - Beverly Hills MI, US
William L. Kozlowski - Novi MI, US
Sammy C. Hutson - Novi MI, US

Assignee:

Burroughs Payment Systems, Inc. - Plymouth MI

International Classification:

G06K 9/46
G06K 7/08
G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

382139, 382207, 382320, 235449, 705 45

Abstract:

A method for linking front and rear images in a document processing system involves linking the front and rear images by a magnetic ink character code line. The document processing system includes an imaging device and a magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) reader. The method comprises capturing a first image and first MICR waveform for the front side of the document, and capturing a second image and second MICR waveform for the rear side of the document. A forward recognition algorithm is applied to the first waveform to produce a first code line. A reverse recognition algorithm is applied to the second waveform to produce a second code line. The reverse recognition algorithm considers the second waveform as resulting from the document being read from the rear side of the document when processing the second waveform.

US Patent:

8028911, Oct 4, 2011

Filed:

Aug 23, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/895227

Inventors:

Sammy C. Hutson - Novi MI, US
Michael J. Moore - Beverly Hills MI, US
John C. Gudenburr - Canton MI, US

Assignee:

Burroughs Payment Systems, Inc. - Plymouth MI

International Classification:

G06K 7/08

US Classification:

235449, 235375, 235379, 235435, 235439, 235440, 235444, 235450, 382139, 382140

Abstract:

A hand-operated document processor has a base for receiving a document containing magnetic ink character data to be read and recognized. A manually operated moving magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) subsystem includes a MICR read head and is attached to the base. Movement of the subsystem causes the MICR read head to pass over the magnetic ink character data on the document. MICR reading and recognition logic receives the signal from the MICR read head. A spring/cylinder mechanism includes a spring providing the force necessary to drive the moving MICR subsystem, and includes a dashpot composed of a piston and cylinder arranged such that the spring moves the MICR subsystem across the document being processed and drives the piston in the cylinder, thereby damping the motion of the MICR subsystem.

US Patent:

8070064, Dec 6, 2011

Filed:

Dec 4, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/949839

Inventors:

Sammy C. Hutson - Novi MI, US
John C Gudenburr - Canton MI, US
Michael J. Moore - Beverly Hills MI, US

Assignee:

Burroughs Payment Systems, Inc. - Plymouth MI

International Classification:

G06K 7/08

US Classification:

235449, 235454, 235379

Abstract:

A hand-operated document processor includes a base for receiving a document containing magnetic ink character data to be read and recognized. A manually operated moving magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) subsystem includes a MICR read head and is attached to the base. Movement of the subsystem causes the MICR read head to pass over the magnetic ink character data on the document. MICR reading and recognition logic receives the signal from the MICR read head. A spring drives the moving MICR subsystem across the document being processed. A vacuum solenoid creates a vacuum. The vacuum solenoid is driven by the spring and is connected to the base. The created vacuum acts as a brake to control the speed of the moving MICR subsystem as the moving MICR subsystem is driven by the spring.

Address:

8237 Mannington Rd, Canton, MI 48187

VIN:

1G2AL15F277131306

Make:

PONTIAC

Model:

G5

Year:

2007