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Digital Check intros new image enhancement software for ATMs

New Clear Inline software automatically recognizes difficult-to-scan checks and money orders and re-renders them into legible images while the transaction is still in progress.

March 2, 2016

Digital Check has announced the introduction of Clear Inline, software that cleans up problem documents in ATMs, dedicated-purpose kiosks, and other banking self-service stations.

According to a press release, Clear Inline was developed from the company's Clear image-enhancement system. The new software automatically recognizes difficult-to-scan checks and money orders as they are inserted by the customer, and re-renders them into legible images while the transaction is still in progress.

The Clear Inline hands-free process works instantly and automatically. According to Digital Check, this is critical for devices such as ATMs, which typically flag unreadable documents and prompt customers to manually key in dollar amounts — leading to mistakes, physical inspection processes, and second-day balance adjustments.

"Automating Clear's image enhancement was a proactive step because of the added importance banks are placing on ATMs and kiosks in their future plans," said Tom Jordan, Digital Check VP of software solutions."

"When our clients talk about the branch of the future, we hear about three things: automation; self-service; and touchscreens. It's all about the customer being able to complete the transaction quickly and without manual intervention or delays."

Launched in 2015, Clear uses patented Digital Check technology to apply different contrast and light settings to different parts of the same image, helping to reduce errors from faint printing, background interference, security features, and other common issues with scanned checks and money orders.