Systems and techniques for managing check payments in self service transactions are described. A self service terminal accepts inputs from a customer to conduct a transaction and, upon an appropriate selection from a customer, accepts a check from the customer in settlement of the transaction. The terminal...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US20040122754?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20040122754 - Methods and apparatus for processing check transactions in self service customer checkout terminals