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PAYROLL SYSTEM

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Daryl K. Chappell, York, PA (U S)

ABSTRACT

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A payroll system includes at least one interface station having a processor, an input device, a printer, paper such as

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blank check stock, and a display. The payroll system

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includes a company payroll computer system remote from

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the kiosk that includes payroll compensation and bene?t

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Dec. 29, 2005

data. The company computer and kiosk are communica tively connected With a netWork information system. The kiosk input device may be a keyboard, scanner, barcode reader, ?ngerprint reader, or other suitable devices and are

used for employee authentication, updating bene?t data, or

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even receipt reimbursement. The kiosk may also be con nected to a banking computer or netWork for making bank transactions such as directing funds from one’s payroll to a

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