Single access point for filing of converted electronic forms to multiple processing entities
First Claim
1. A method for automating the entry of information into a database that is normally entered in a plurality of separate areas on a blank paper form, comprising:
- creating a blank computer form that includes a data entry area that corresponds to each separate area on the paper form without having to individually code each data entry area in the computer form;
presenting the blank computer form to a user for completion on a screen;
allowing the user to enter the information in the data entry areas on the blank computer form; and
storing the information that is entered in the data entry areas in the database.
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Abstract
Methods for efficiently publishing electronic versions of traditionally paper-based government forms and utilizing the electronic forms for web-based transactional services are disclosed. Standard paper-based government forms are automatically converted to XML format, including data fields for entry of information by customers. Multiple electronic forms are accessible to the customer at a single access point, such as a web site. At the web site, the customer selects a form for filing with any of a plurality of government agencies. When presented to the customer, the selected form is presented with some of its data fields being pre-populated according to information retrieved from a database and specific to that customer. The customer completes the form, and a back-end system integrated with the web site handles the completed form, determines the appropriate government agency for filing the form, and transmits it as a transaction to the determined government agency.
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22 Claims
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1. A method for automating the entry of information into a database that is normally entered in a plurality of separate areas on a blank paper form, comprising:
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creating a blank computer form that includes a data entry area that corresponds to each separate area on the paper form without having to individually code each data entry area in the computer form;
presenting the blank computer form to a user for completion on a screen;
allowing the user to enter the information in the data entry areas on the blank computer form; and
storing the information that is entered in the data entry areas in the database. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for automating the entry of information into a database that is normally entered in a plurality of separate areas on a blank paper form, comprising:
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presenting a blank computer form to a user for completion on a screen, the blank computer form having been automatically converted from a blank paper form and visually representing the blank paper form including a plurality of data entry areas that correspond to a plurality of separate areas for entering information on the paper form;
receiving information from the user in the data entry areas on the blank computer form; and
storing the information that is entered in the data entry areas in the database. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for automating the entry of information into a database that is normally entered in a plurality of separate areas on a blank paper form, comprising:
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presenting, over a telephone, an audio interface with a blank computer form to a user for completion, the blank computer form having been automatically converted from a blank paper form and representing the blank paper form including a plurality of data entry areas that correspond to a plurality of separate areas for entering information on the paper form;
requesting information from the user for each of the plurality of data entry areas;
receiving the information from the user through the telephone;
entering the received information in the data entry areas on the blank computer form; and
storing the information that is entered in the data entry areas in the database. - View Dependent Claims (16)
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17. A computer for automating the entry of information into a database that is normally entered in a plurality of separate areas on a blank paper form, comprising:
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a computer processor for receiving a user selection of a computer form;
a computer screen for displaying the selected computer form to the user, the computer form having been automatically converted from a blank paper form and including a plurality of data fields corresponding to a plurality of separate areas on the blank paperform;
a computer peripheral data entry device for entering information in the plurality of data fields; and
the computer processor also operable for receiving the transmitted information and transmitting the entered information to a database for storage. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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20. A computer system for automating the entry of information into a database that is normally entered in a plurality of separate areas on a blank paper form, comprising:
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a server computer for automatically converting a blank paper form to a blank computer form that includes a data entry area that corresponds to each separate area on the paper form without having to individually code each data entry area in the computer form;
a client computer for presenting the blank computer form to a user for completion on a screen;
a computer peripheral data entry device, operatively connected to the client computer, for allowing the user to enter the information in the data entry areas on the blank computer form; and
the server computer also operable for storing the information that is entered in the data entry areas in the database.
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21. A computer system for automating the entry of information into a database that is normally entered in a plurality of separate areas on a blank paper form, comprising:
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a server computer for automatically converting a blank paper form to a blank computer form that includes a plurality of data entry areas that correspond to each separate area on the paper form without having to individually code each data entry area in the computer form;
a data transmission means for transmitting the blank computer form to a user for completion by entering data into the plurality of data entry areas;
a data receiving means for receiving the entered data from the user; and
the server computer also operable for storing the information that is entered in the data entry areas in the database. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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