DESC:FIELD
The present disclosure relates to the field of an apparatus for printing records of transactions.
BACKGROUND
Typically, a printing machine executes a sequence of transactions on a passbook. A magnetic stripe is affixed on the passbook, where the magnetic stripe contains user’s personal data such as bank account information, contact number, and the like in the encoded form. The sequence of transactions begins, when the user inserts the passbook in the printing machine. The printing machine reads the magnetic stripe and checks the user’s personal data. The main disadvantage of using the magnetic stripe in the conventional design is that it requires multiple moveable magnetic heads, making mechanical contact with the magnetic stripe. These mechanical heads are high friction devices and also accumulate significant amounts of environmental dirt and dust. This increases machine wear and tear and reduces machine life. Further, due to the conventional design passbooks get damaged. Also, there are accidental data losses occurring due to demagnetization of the magnetic stripe affixed on the passbook.
Therefore, there is a felt need for an apparatus for printing a record of transactions that alleviates the above-mentioned drawbacks.
OBJECTS
Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are as follows:

An object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus for printing a record of transactions.

Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus which provides increased mean time between failures.
One of the objects of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus that reduces operational cost.
Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus that reduces loss of information stored in the magnetic stripe and passbook damage.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus which reduces the accidental data losses occurring due to demagnetization of magnetic stripe affixed on the passbook.
Other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description, which is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
SUMMARY
The present disclosure envisages an apparatus for printing a record of transactions and a method thereof. The apparatus comprises a server and a passbook printer.
The passbook printer comprises an input port and at least one scanning module. The input port is configured to receive a passbook in the passbook printer. The scanning module is configured to scan at least one encrypted unique code.
The scanning module further includes an image capturing unit and a decoder. The image capturing unit is configured to capture an image of the encrypted unique code. The decoder is configured to cooperate with the image capturing unit to receive the captured image. The decoder is further configured to decode the captured image and transmit the at least one decoded image via a transceiver (not shown in figures) in the passbook printer.
The server is configured to communicate with the passbook printer. The server comprises a repository, a communication module, a decrypter, a repository, an extractor, and a mapping module.
The communication module is configured to facilitate the communication between the passbook printer and the server.
The repository associated with the server stores the account details of a group of clients including the account holder. The repository is configured to store account details including account holder’s name, address, account number, IFSC code, bank branch name, bank branch address, record of transactions, last updated page number, last updated line number on the updated page and at least one decryption key.
The decrypter is configured to cooperate with the decoder to receive the decoded image, and is further configured to cooperate with the repository to decrypt the received decoded image based on the decryption key and generate at least one set of decrypted information.
The extractor is configured to cooperate with the decrypter to receive the set of decrypted information, and is further configured to extract the account details from the received information.
The mapping module is configured to cooperate with the extractor and the repository to map the extracted account details with the stored account details using a crawler and extractor and is further configured to extract the last updated line number on the page and the record of transactions from the mapped account details. The mapping module transmits the last updated line number on the page, the record of transactions and generate and transmit print commands, through the communication module.
In an embodiment, the decrypter, extractor and mapping module are implemented using one or more processor(s).
The passbook printer is configured to cooperate with the server to receive the print commands, the last updated line number on the page and the record of transactions. The passbook printer is further configured to print the record of transactions on the page on next line from the last updated line number.
The passbook has:
• a first encrypted unique code printed on a cover of the passbook. The first encrypted unique code contains the account details of the account holder; and
• a second encrypted unique code printed on top of each page. The second encrypted unique code contains the page number of the page.
In an embodiment, the passbook printer comprises a pair of scanning modules arranged to scan the first and the second encrypted unique codes.
In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a displacing mechanism disposed in the passbook printer to pull the passbook into the passbook printer and eject the passbook after printing.
In yet another embodiment, the displacing mechanism includes a plurality of motor driven first rollers, idle second rollers and a guide.
In still another embodiment, the encrypted unique code is selected from the group of a Quick Response (QR) code and a two-dimensional (2D) code, and the encrypted unique codes are written in invisible (UV) ink.
The present disclosure envisages a method for printing a record of transactions.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWING
An apparatus for printing a record of transactions and method thereof of the present disclosure will now be described with the help of the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 illustrates a schematic view of a conventional printing apparatus;
Figure 2 illustrates a block diagram of an apparatus for printing a record of transactions; and
Figures 3a and 3b illustrate a flow chart for a method of printing a record of transactions.
LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS USED IN THE DESCRIPTION AND DRAWING

Reference Numeral Reference
10 Conventional Printing Apparatus
12, 108 Input port
14a, 14b, 14c, 14d;
124a, 124b, 124c, 124d Motor Driven first roller
16 Magnetic head
18, 106 Passbook
20a, 20b, 20c, 20d;
126a, 126b, 126c, 126d Rear roller mechanisms
100 Apparatus
102 Passbook printer
104 scanning module
106 Passbook
110 server
112 repository
114 decoder
115 Communication module
116 Decrypter
118 Extractor
120 Mapping module
122 Crawler and extractor

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Embodiments, of the present disclosure, will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing.
Embodiments are provided so as to thoroughly and fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to the person skilled in the art. Numerous details, are set forth, relating to specific components, and methods, to provide a complete understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to the person skilled in the art that the details provided in the embodiments should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, well-known processes, well-known apparatus structures, and well-known techniques are not described in detail.

The terminology used, in the present disclosure, is only for the purpose of explaining a particular embodiment and such terminology shall not be considered to limit the scope of the present disclosure. As used in the present disclosure, the forms "a,” "an," and "the" may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly suggests otherwise. The terms "comprises," "comprising," “including,” and “having,” are open ended transitional phrases and therefore specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, modules, units and/or components, but do not forbid the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. The particular order of steps disclosed in the method and process of the present disclosure is not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance as described or illustrated. It is also to be understood that additional or alternative steps may be employed.

The terms first, second, third, etc., should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure as the aforementioned terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another component, region, layer or section. Terms such as first, second, third etc., when used herein do not imply a specific sequence or order unless clearly suggested by the present disclosure.

Figure 1 illustrates a schematic view of a conventional printing apparatus (10) (hereinafter referred as “conventional apparatus”). The conventional apparatus (10) includes an input port (12), motor driven roller mechanisms (14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d), a magnetic head (16), a passbook (18), and rear roller mechanisms (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d).
An account holder inserts the passbook (18) in the conventional apparatus (10) through the input port (12). In an embodiment, the account holder inserts the passbook (18) with open pages. The motor driven roller mechanisms (14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d) and rear roller mechanisms (20a, 20b, 20c, and 20d) pull the passbook (18). The magnetic head (16) is driven to contact with an edge of a cover of the passbook (18) to read identification information of a passbook (18).
A magnetic stripe is affixed on the passbook (18), and the magnetic stripe contains account holder’s personal data in encoded form, such as bank account information, contact number, and the like. The sequence of transactions begins, when the account holder inserts the passbook (18) in the input port (12). The magnetic head (16) reads the magnetic stripe and checks the account holder’s personal data. The disadvantage of using the magnetic stripe in the conventional design is that it requires the moveable magnetic head (16), making mechanical contact with the magnetic stripe. The magnetic head (16) is a high friction device and also accumulates significant amount of environmental dirt and dust, thereby increasing wear and tear of the conventional apparatus (10), and reducing the apparatus life. Further, due to the conventional design passbooks get damaged. Also, there are accidental data losses occurring due to demagnetization of the magnetic stripe affixed on the passbook (18).
Therefore, there is a felt need for an apparatus for printing a record of transactions that alleviates the above-mentioned drawbacks. The apparatus for printing a record of transactions replaces the magnetic head (16) of the conventional apparatus (10) by at least one scanning module (104). Further, the magnetic stripe is replaced by at least one encrypted unique code.
An apparatus for printing a record of transactions and method thereof of the present disclosure is described with reference to Figure 2 through Figure 3b.

Figure 2 illustrates a block diagram of an apparatus (100) for printing a record of transactions. The apparatus (100) includes a server (110) and a passbook printer (102).
In an embodiment, the account holder inserts the passbook (106) with open pages in the passbook printer (102).
In another embodiment, the passbook (106) includes:
• a first encrypted unique code printed on a cover of the passbook (106). The first encrypted unique code contains the account details of the account holder; and
• a second encrypted unique code printed on top of each page. The second encrypted unique code contains the page number.
In another embodiment, the passbook (106) includes one encrypted unique code with the account details of the account holder and the page number.
The passbook printer (102) includes an input port (108) and at least one scanning module (104). In an embodiment, the input port (108) is configured to receive a passbook (106) in the passbook printer (102). In another embodiment, at least one scanning module (104) is configured to scan at least one encrypted unique code printed on the passbook (106).
In an embodiment, the passbook printer (102) comprises a pair of scanning modules (104) arranged to scan the first and the second encrypted unique codes.
The scanning module (104) further includes an image capturing unit (113) and a decoder (114). The image capturing unit (113) is configured to capture an image of the encrypted unique code. The decoder (114) is configured to cooperate with the image capturing unit (113) to receive the captured image. The decoder (114) is further configured to decode the captured image and transmit at least one decoded image, via a transceiver (not shown in figure) in the passbook printer (102).
The server (110) is configured to communicate with the passbook printer (102). The server (110) comprises a repository (112), a communication module (115), a decrypter (116), a repository (112), an extractor (118), and a mapping module (120).
The communication module (115) is configured to facilitate the communication between the passbook printer (102) and the server (110).
The repository (112) associated with the server (110) stores the account details of a group of clients including the account holder. The repository (112) is configured to store account details including account holder’s name, account holder’s address, account number, IFSC code, bank branch name, bank branch address, record of transactions, last updated page number, last updated line number on the updated page and at least one decryption key.
The decrypter (116) resides in the server (110) and is configured to cooperate with the decoder (114) to receive the decoded image. The decrypter (116) is configured to cooperate with the repository (112) to decrypt the received decoded image based on the decryption key and generate at least one set of decrypted information.
The extractor (118) resides in the server (110) to extract the account details from the repository (112) identified by the decrypter (116) and transfer the account details via the communication module (115) to the passbook printer (102) for printing record of transaction from the account details.
The mapping module (120) is configured to cooperate with the extractor (118) and the repository (112) to map the extracted account details with the stored account details using a crawler and extractor (122) and is further configured to extract the last updated line number on the page and the record of transactions from the mapped account details. The mapping module (120) transmits the last updated line number on the page, the record of transactions and generate and transmit print commands.
The passbook printer (102) is configured to cooperate with the server (110) to receive the print commands, the last updated line number on the page and the record of transactions. The passbook printer (102) is further configured to print the record of transactions on the next line from the last updated line number.
In an embodiment, the apparatus (100) includes a displacing mechanism disposed in the passbook printer (102) to pull the passbook (106) into the passbook printer (102) and eject the passbook (106) after printing.
In another embodiment, the displacing mechanism includes a plurality of motor driven first rollers (114a, 114b, 114c, 114d), idle second rollers (118a, 118b, 118c, 118d) and a guide.
In yet another embodiment, the encrypted unique code is selected from the group of a Quick Response (QR) code and a two-dimensional (2D) code. The encrypted unique code is written in invisible (UV) ink.
In an embodiment, the decrypter (116), extractor (118) and mapping module (120) are implemented using one or more processor(s).
The processor is configured to cooperate with the memory, to receive and process the pre-determined rules for obtaining a set of system operating commands. The processor may be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, state machines, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that manipulate signals based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the processor is configured to fetch and execute the set of predetermined rules stored in the memory to control modules/units of the apparatus (100).
Figures 3a and 3b illustrate a flow chart for a method of printing a record of transactions. The steps include:
• Step 202: receiving, by an input port (108), a passbook (106) in a passbook printer (102);
• Step 204: scanning, by at least one scanning module (104), at least one encrypted unique code printed on the passbook (106);
• Step 206: communicating, by a server (110), with the passbook printer (102);
• Step 208: enabling, by a communication module (115), communication between the passbook printer (102) and the server (110);
• Step 210: decrypting, by a decrypter (116), the scanned encrypted unique codes;
• Step 212: storing, by a repository (112), account details of a group of clients including an account holder;
• Step 214: extracting, by an extractor (118), account details of the account holder associated with the passbook (106); and
• Step 216: transferring, by the extractor (118), the account details via the communication module (115) to the passbook printer (102); and
• Step 218: printing, by the passbook printer (102), a record of transaction from the account details.
TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS
The present disclosure described herein above has several technical advantages including, but not limited to, an apparatus for printing a record of transactions and method thereof, which:
• provides increased mean time between failures;
• reduces operational cost;
• reduces loss of information stored in the magnetic stripe and passbook damage; and
• reduces the accidental data losses occurring due to demagnetization of magnetic stripe affixed on a passbook.
The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
The foregoing description of the specific embodiments so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.
The use of the expression “at least” or “at least one” suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the disclosure to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.
Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles or the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the disclosure. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form a part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the disclosure as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application.
While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the components and component parts of the preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that many embodiments can be made and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other changes in the preferred embodiment as well as other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.

,CLAIMS:WE CLAIM:
1. An apparatus (100) for printing a record of transactions of an account holder on a passbook (106), said apparatus (100) comprising:
• a passbook printer (102) comprising:
a. an input port (108) configured to receive a passbook (106) in said passbook printer (102); and
b. at least one scanning module (104) configured to scan at least one encrypted unique code printed on said passbook (106),
• a server (110) configured to communicate with said passbook printer (102);
• a communication module (115) to enable communication between said passbook printer (102) and said server (110);
• a decrypter (116) resident in said server (110) for receiving said scanned at least one encrypted unique code and decrypt said scanned codes;
• a repository (112) associated with said server (110) having account details of a group of clients including said account holder; and
• an extractor (118) resident in said server (110) configured to extract said account details from said repository (112) identified by said decrypter (116) and transfer said account details via said communication module (115) to said passbook printer (102) for printing record of transaction from said account details.
2. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said scanning module (104) further includes:
• an image capturing unit (113) configured to capture an image of said encrypted unique code; and
• a decoder (114) configured to cooperate with said image capturing unit (113) to receive said captured image, said decoder (114) further configured to decode said captured image and transmit said at least one decoded image.
3. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said server (110) includes:
• said repository (112) configured to store account details including account holder’s name and address, account number, IFSC code, bank branch name and address, said record of transactions, last updated page number, last updated line number on said updated page and at least one decryption key;
• said decrypter (116) configured to cooperate with said decoder (114) to receive said decoded image, further configured to cooperate with said repository (112) to decrypt said received decoded image based on said decryption key and generate at least one set of decrypted information;
• said extractor (118) configured to cooperate with said decrypter (116) to receive said set of decrypted information, and further configured to extract said account details from said received information; and
• a mapping module (120) configured to cooperate with said extractor (118) and said repository (112) to map said extracted account details with said stored account details using a crawler and extractor (122) and further configured to extract said last updated line number on said page and said record of transactions from said mapped account details and still further configured to transmit said last updated line number on said page, said record of transactions and generate and transmit print commands,
wherein said decrypter (116), said extractor (118) and said mapping module (120) are implemented using one or more processor(s).
4. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said passbook printer (102) is configured to cooperate with said server (110) to receive said print commands, said last updated line number on said page and said record of transactions, and further configured to print said record of transactions on said page on next line from said last updated line number.
5. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said passbook (106) has:
• a first encrypted unique code printed on a cover of said passbook (106), said first encrypted unique code contains said account details of said account holder; and
• a second encrypted unique code printed on top of each page, said second encrypted unique code contains the page number of said page.
6. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said passbook printer (102) comprises a pair of scanning modules (104) arranged to scan said first and said second encrypted unique codes.
7. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said apparatus (100) includes a displacing mechanism disposed in said passbook printer (102), further configured to pull said passbook (106) into said passbook printer (102) and eject said passbook (106) after printing.
8. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein said displacing mechanism includes a plurality of motor driven first rollers (114a, 114b, 114c, 114d), idle second rollers (118a, 118b, 118c, 118d) and a guide.
9. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said encrypted unique code is selected from the group of a Quick Response (QR) code and a two-dimensional (2D) code, and written in invisible (UV) ink.
10. A method for printing a record of transactions of an account holder on a passbook, said method comprising the following steps:
• receiving (202), by an input port (108), a passbook (106) in a passbook printer (102);
• scanning (204), by at least one scanning module (104), at least one encrypted unique code printed on said passbook (106);
• communicating (206), by a server (110), with said passbook printer (102);
• enabling (208), by a communication module (115), communication between said passbook printer (102) and said server (110);
• decrypting (210), by a decrypter (116), said scanned encrypted unique codes;
• storing (212), by a repository (112), account details of a group of clients including an account holder;
• extracting (214), by an extractor (118), account details of said account holder associated with said passbook (106);
• transferring (216), by said extractor (118), said account details via said communication module (115) to said passbook printer (102); and
• printing (218), by said passbook printer (102), a record of transaction from said account details.