| 摘要 |
The self-contained, small-sized device, which is the subject of the present invention, makes it possible to read the bank account number on a cheque, to verify whether it actually corresponds to the code inserted by the operator by means of a keyboard with which the device is equipped, and, if so, to print, in characters which are recognisable by an automatic processing system, the amount of the cheque inserted by the operator by means of the keyboard. The cheque thus printed can be processed by banking agencies automatically, without delay and at the lowest cost. The recipient of the cheque will be assured that the person who has signed it is legally authorised to do so, as he is in possession of the code, corresponding to the bank account number. The legitimate holder of the said account will know that, in the event that his cheques and device, which is the subject of the present invention, are stolen from him, his cheques could not be fraudulently used. <IMAGE>
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