1. A method for automatically discriminating between a dataform and a signature utilizing a hand held image reader, the hand held image reader having a two-dimensional image sensor, the method comprising: collecting image data from an object utilizing the two-dimensional image sensor; analyzing the image data to automatically discriminate between a dataform and a signature, the analyzing the image data including testing the image data for characteristics indicative of a signature, the testing the image data for characteristics indicative of a signature including testing the image data for a presence of curved elements; and outputting processed image data.