Patents by Inventor Hawa S. Hassan

Hawa S. Hassan has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Self service check cashing system and method
    Patent number: 6669086
    Abstract: A self service check cashing apparatus, for use by a customer with a check to be cashed. The apparatus utilizes biometric technology for security against fraudulent check cashing. A method for utilizing the self service check cashing apparatus is also provided. Thumb prints and photos are used as part of the authentication process. The apparatus is also directly connected to a check verification network to insure accurate transactions. Optical character recognition (OCR) and magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) can be utilized as check reading technology by the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Inventors: Faisal H. Abdi, Hawa S. Hassan, Mustaf H. Abdi
  • Self service check cashing system and method
    Publication number: 20030015583
    Abstract: A self service check cashing apparatus, for use by a customer with a check to be cashed. The apparatus utilizes biometric technology for security against fraudulent check cashing. A method for utilizing the self service check cashing apparatus is also provided. Thumb prints and photos are used as part of the authentication process. The apparatus is also directly connected to a check verification network to insure accurate transactions. Optical character recognition (OCR) and magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) can be utilized as check reading technology by the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventors: Faisal H. Abdi, Hawa S. Hassan, Mustaf H. Abdi