Fujitsu fi-5950 Intelligent MultiFeed Function (iMFF) for Advanced Ultrasonic Multifeed Detection control

Fujitsu fi-5950 “Intelligent MultiFeed Function” for Advanced Ultrasonic Multifeed Detection Control Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. Imaging Products Group (IPG) Applications and use scenarios: Medical records with bar code patient information Expense reports with taped on receipts Invoices with attached checks Random sticky notes Insurance claims with associated photos Save time * Improve efficiency * Ensure accuracy * Increase automation

Topics What is the Fujitsu fi-5950 “Intelligent MultiFeed Function”? (link) How to configure iMFF for the Fujitsu fi-5950 (link) Which iMFF mode to choose? Manual mode (Bypass by front panel button) (link) Auto mode 1 (Bypass by combination length and position) (link) Auto mode 2 (Bypass by length) (link) Benefits of Three Independent Ultrasonic Sensors (link) Examples of usage Fujitsu Intelligent MultiFeed Function ‘In Action and Examples’ (link) Manual mode and Dental Records example (link) Auto mode 1 and Electrocardiogram (EKG) example (link) Auto mode 2 and Receipt Scanning for Point of Sale example (link)

What is Intelligent MultiFeed Function (iMFF)? iMFF is an acronym for “Intelligent MultiFeed Function” Intelligent MultiFeed Function (iMFF) is the most versatile way for advanced control of the Ultrasonic multifeed sensors iMFF is a functionality used on the Fujitsu fi-5950 high-speed production scanner and it’s three independent Ultrasonic sensors There are three intelligent modes for iMFF: ‘ Manual mode’ to bypass a single page with overlapping items ‘ Auto mode 1’ to bypass same size and same location overlapping ‘ Auto mode 2’ to bypass overlapping items of various lengths iMFF was engineered specifically based on customer feedback High volume production scanning/service bureau environments encounter many unstructured form types and this can include physical and not just content Sticky notes, bar code stickers, photographs, address labels, receipts, scotch tape on torn pages, etc.

fi-5950 Intelligent MultiFeed Function (iMFF) This tutorial shows the steps to configure the independent Ultrasonic Control settings & utilize the Intelligent MultiFeed Function (iMFF) on the Fujitsu fi-5950 High Speed Production scanner. fi-5950 is equipped with three independent Ultrasonic sensors This is intended as a quick overview and does not cover the full functionality of these advanced Intelligent features. Please refer to the “Intelligent MultiFeed Function Operator’s Guide” for more information.

How to configure the Intelligent MultiFeed Function (iMFF) Step # 1) Start the Software Operation (SOP) Panel. Start > Programs > Scanner Utility for Microsoft Windows > Software Operation Panel Note: It might be useful to place a shortcut on your desktop and/or in your quick launch programs as I have in the sample below: Software Operation Panel (SOP)

Do not run SOP while using VRS Step # 2) A message will pop-up to warn users that they should not start the SOP while running Kofax VRS. Select the OK button if not running VRS. If so, quit VRS then start the SOP.

iMFF Manual mode Step # 3a) Under "Device Setting 2" in the SOP highlight “Intelligent Multifeed Function". Choose the “ Manual mode ” radio option below Note: There are three unique modes to choose from for iMFF (Manual mode, Auto mode 1 and Auto mode 2). Use one of the following three slides to configure the iMFF mode. Intelligent Multifeed Function Manual mode (Bypass by front panel button)

iMFF Auto mode 1 Step # 3b) Under "Device Setting 2“ in the SOP highlight the “Intelligent Multifeed Function". Choose the “ Auto mode 1 ” radio option below Auto mode 1 (Bypass by combination of length and position) Intelligent Multifeed Function To reset overlap patterns check the “Clear Overlap pattern” checkbox then choose OK or Apply

iMFF Auto mode 2 Step # 3c) Under "Device Setting 2“ in the SOP highlight the “Intelligent Multifeed Function". Choose the “ Auto mode 2 ” radio option below Auto mode 2 (Bypass by length) Intelligent Multifeed Function To reset overlap patterns check the “Clear Overlap pattern” checkbox then choose OK or Apply

Confirm Change to EEPROM Step # 4) The SOP will ask you to confirm that you want to save your changes by writing to the EEPROM. Select the OK button to save your changes.

Step # 5) Open the TWAIN driver from your scanning application. Mark the [Enable Scanner Panel] and “ Enable [Scan] Button ” checkboxes on the [Startup] tab of the “ Options ” dialog box Enable Scanner Panel to use [Scan] button in TWAIN In order to utilize the [Scan] button to continue scanning after a multifeed error enable the scanner operation panel Enable Scanner Panel Enable [Scan] Button

Step # 6a) Select either “ Use Memory on Scanner ” or “ Use both Memory ” from the ‘ Options ’ button in the TWAIN driver Memory Caching in TWAIN driver When using the TWAIN driver, select [Use Memory on Scanner] or [Use both Memory] on the [Job/Cache] tab of the “Options” dialog box

Step # 6b) From the Multifeed selection pull down menu, select “ Check Overlapping (Ultrasonic) ” Enabling Ultrasonic in TWAIN driver Select “Check Overlapping (Ultrasonic)” from the Multifeed Detection dropdown options

MultiFeed Recovery Timer in ISIS driver Step # 6c) Open the ISIS driver from your scanning application. Check the “ Enable ” checkbox under “ Multifeed Recovery ” and adjust the “ Auto-cancel Timer ” to the desired setting Auto-cancel Timer: Scanning is not restarted for the set period of time after a multifeed error

‘ Retain Image’ feature Step # 7) After a multifeed error detection, press the [OK] button to retain the scanned image or press the [Rescan] button to discard Applications and use scenarios: Medical records with bar code patient information Expense reports with taped on receipts Invoices with attached checks Random sticky notes Insurance claims with associated photos Save time * Improve efficiency * Ensure accuracy * Increase automation Simply click OK to retain image or Rescan to replace!

Benefits of Three Independent US Sensors Automobile Insurance Form example Bob, Please review The left Ultrasonic sensor can be configured completely OFF or to ignore only specific areas of a document. In this case, set to ignore the area of the document that contains the image of the car where clients tape the photo to the page. The middle Ultrasonic sensor is configured to detect multifeed documents. No multifeed detected on this example therefore scanning would continue normally. The right Ultrasonic sensor also has been configured to detect any multifeed documents. In this case a yellow sticky note is detected and the scanner can be setup to notify the operator and stop scanning and/or pause scanning in order to immediately take corrective action. Important information under the sticky note is not lost. Note: General use of 3 US sensors example. If the documents have might have bar code labels, post-it notes or photos consistently in the same position then use this this function prior to using iMFF.

Fujitsu fi-5950 “Intelligent MultiFeed Function” for Advanced Ultrasonic Double-Feed Detection Control In Action and Examples

Manual mode with ‘Retain Image’ feature Use this mode when you want to continue scanning, while checking for overlapping items every time a Multifeed error is detected. Dental Form document with anticipated address label on the top portion of the document, however the two photographs were not anticipated Easily press the OK button to accept or press the Rescan button to reject and continue Configuration: Operation:

Dental Records with Labels & Photos (Random patterns) Labels and Random Photos example Ideally these example Dental Insurance forms would have been printed with the Dentist’s office address but assume this area was not printed or they had moved. Printing these forms is expensive and not wise to waste these documents Before & after photos Dr. Scott Steiner License #A287312 1255 E. Arques Ave 408-555-1212 Sunnyvale, CA 94085 The Ultrasonic Multifeed Detection has been configured to not detect multifeeds in the area where the address sticker is located, while still detecting multifeeds in the rest of the left Ultrasonic Sensor area. For the photographs, they could cover critical data underneath where attached to the page so we want the operator to verify this at scan time

Auto mode 1 (Bypass by combination of length and position) Use this mode when you scan many sheets in a fixed format; for example, when every sheet has the same size item attached at the same location . Example of a long EKG strip cut into three sections then taped onto a letter-sized page Easily press the OK button to accept or press the Rescan button to reject and continue Operation: Configuration:

Electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG) Auto mode 1 (Bypass by combination) The electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG) is used extensively in the diagnosis of heart disease, from congenital heart disease in infants to myocardial infarction and myocarditis in adults. Several different types of electrocardiogram exist. Meanwhile on the top, some middle portions and the bottom of this page Ultrasonic Detection would still reliably catch an unintentional multifeed (sticky note, etc.) Fixed format of three EKG strips always taped to pages to be set to ignore intentional overlapping items

Auto mode 2 (Bypass by length) Use this mode when you scan multiple sheets, each having different-size overlapping items at different locations. Cash register receipts taped to letter-sized paper. Can be used for high volume scanning to capture signatures on receipts for retail business Easily press the OK button to accept or press the Rescan button to reject and continue Operation: Configuration:

Receipt Scanning for Point of Sale/Retail Auto mode 2 (Bypass by maximum length) The volume of Point of Sale receipt tape produced daily by Retail businesses, restaurants and stores in general can prove to be overwhelming. Capturing the receipt with a customers signature authorizing charges on their credit cards helps to safeguard against legal disputes and assist in better customer service overall. Upon detection of a true multifeed or longer overlapping items the Ultrasonic sensor would detect and alert the operator for intervention or to memorize the new pattern The first receipt was scanned and obviously an overlap was detected. With iMFF the scanner memorized this length and allows bypass of the same length or shorter Since the second receipt is shorter than the first memorized length, a MultiFeed is not detected.

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