Creation of electronically processable signature files
US8020003B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V40/30
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods can automatically generate and process signature files for an electronic signature list. Data records can be periodically searched for signature-relevant status changes. A multiplicity of documents in paper form can be provided. Each document can contain a predefined blank region for receiving a personal signature and also control information items assigned to the signature. The multiplicity of documents that have received the personal signatures can be scanned-in in a batch processing operation. At least one signature containing the personal signature in electronically processable form and a representation of the assigned control information items file can be generated for each document. The assigned control information items of each document can be independent of their corresponding personal signature in its electronically processable form. The signature files can be dispatched via a communications network controlled by the control information items.
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