Method and system for presenting charge related data on a worldwide basis through a network
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1. A method for administering a charge-related data presentation system for presenting charge-related data comprising:
- establishing within the presentation system a first set of parameters for the presentation of charge-related data, wherein the first set of parameters includes instructions for permitting access to the presentation system and the charge-related data;
accessing the presentation system according to the first set of parameters;
establishing a second set of parameters for the presentation of charge-related data; and
establishing a third set of parameters for the reporting of charge-related data, wherein the first set of parameters is established by a first entity and the second and third sets of parameters are established by a second entity.
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Abstract
A system is described herein for capturing, viewing, and reporting charge related data on a worldwide basis over a network. This system and corresponding method allow Users to track all aspects of their charged spending through global and local management information. The system allows Users to manage their Organization'"'"'s charge related data from any location having network (e.g., Internet) access. The system offers analysis tools and reporting capabilities for analyzing and viewing data.
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1. A method for administering a charge-related data presentation system for presenting charge-related data comprising:
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establishing within the presentation system a first set of parameters for the presentation of charge-related data, wherein the first set of parameters includes instructions for permitting access to the presentation system and the charge-related data;
accessing the presentation system according to the first set of parameters;
establishing a second set of parameters for the presentation of charge-related data; and
establishing a third set of parameters for the reporting of charge-related data, wherein the first set of parameters is established by a first entity and the second and third sets of parameters are established by a second entity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for presenting charge-related data to multiple related entities comprising:
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establishing a predetermined hierarchical relationship among the multiple related entities;
accessing the charge-related data within a network-based data presentation system according to the predetermined hierarchical relationship, wherein a first entity of the multiple related entities that is highest in the predetermined hierarchical relationship, determines access and presentation abilities for the remaining entities of the multiple related entities; and
presenting charge-related data to the multiple related entities in accordance with the access and presentation abilities determined by the first entity in a report. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for capturing, viewing, and reporting of charge-related data over a network, comprising:
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receiving first charge-related data having a first currency;
receiving second charge-related data having a second currency;
storing the first and second charge-related data in a centralized database;
receiving a request to access the centralized database and obtain a report on the first and second charge-related data;
prompting control settings for the request, wherein the control settings include;
a) a currency type selection to identify the type of currency to be used for the report; and
b) a preferred vendors selection to identify vendors that are preferred to be associated with the first or second charge-related data;
receiving a selection of each of the control settings; and
providing the report based on at least one of the selected control settings;
wherein the first charge-related data is derived from a charged expense incurred by a first entity, and the second charge-related data is derived from a charged expense incurred by a second entity; and
wherein the step of providing the report further comprises;
a) using the selected currency type for the report when the first and second entities are different; and
b) using the first or second currency for the report when the first and second entities are the same. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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