Fortune 500 information technology company Unisys Corporation has unveiled Unisys SmartSource, a multi-function remote deposit scanner.

The company said that the new Unisys SmartSource Micro series scanner offers companies a low-cost, easy way to deposit checks from their offices directly into their bank accounts, and provides financial institutions with a cost-effective remote capture solution for small business customers.

The Micro series scanner is completely USB powered, requiring no additional external power source. The scanner uses optical character recognition technology to read the magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) line on checks allowing for easier processing since checks do not need to be specifically aligned on the scanning path.

The Micro series scanner also can accommodate items from 0.1 to 1.0mm thick, providing additional image capture capabilities for non-check items such as driver's licenses, coupons, and receipts.

The scanner is compatible with Silver Bullet's Ranger interface and is fully TWAIN compliant, so integration efforts for these existing applications are minimal.

As a companion to the new Micro series scanner, Unisys also offers a new complete web-based remote capture solution in conjunction with Clear Payments Incorporated (CPI), a Nashville-based software solutions provider.

The new solution integrates the convenience of the Micro series scanner with CPI's leading RemitMaster application. By eliminating additional expenses of application support and customer management, this solution lowers costs and provides greater return on investment for financial institutions looking to develop remote deposit capture programs for the small business market.