Method, apparatus and computer program for managing accounting system interfaces

US7249074B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• General Electric Canada Equipment Finance G.P. · CA

Inventors

• David Land · Mississauga, CA
• Alan Getgood · London, CA

Key dates

• Filing date: May 2, 2000
• Grant date: Jul 24, 2007
• Expiry date: May 2, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q40/03
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

The Accounts Receivable System's (ARS) functions are divided into five separate modules, which includes a Credit Inquiry Module, a Remittance Processing Module, an Accounts Receivable Claim Module, a Maintenance Module, and an Administration Module. These modules are integrated with each other and interface with the client's Order, Ship, Bill (OSB) system, for smooth functioning. The ARS automatically upgrades the modules to the client by downloading on a real-time basis as they are being implemented at a central site. The ARS's interface capabilities include built-in methods for report extraction to get the data required for particular situations or clients.