Method, apparatus and system for processing compliance actions over a wide area network

• US 20060167989A1
• Filed: 01/09/2006
• Published: 07/27/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 12/21/2001
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: S.J. Bashen Corporation
• Original Assignee: S.J. Bashen Corporation
• Inventors: Roach, Marjana Lindsey, Bashen, Janet Emerson, Moore, Donnie, Bashen, G. Steven
• Application Number:
  US11/328,007
• Publication Number:
  US 20060167989A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 709/203
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 10/10 Office automation; Time management
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 707/99945 Object-oriented database structure processing

Abstract

The method, apparatus and system are provided for obtaining information regarding compliance with local laws via client computers to upload information to a centralized server preferably over a wide area network. The data is obtained through interaction with a client device and the data is stored on a server. The server has access to a database engine which provides triggering and alarming capabilities for the tracking of applicable dates and events. The server system is provided with software and/or hardware necessary to perform manipulation of the data provided by the client and enable reconfiguration of the data for investigative and reporting purposes.

Claims

1-69. -69. (canceled)

70. A method for processing communications and documents on a computer system having at least one server that is connected to a network in operative communication with at least one client device, the method comprising:

receiving a case;

creating one or more case-related objects on the computer system, the case-related objects containing information related to the case;

performing a management review;

performing an initial Consultant review;

investigating the case and storing information gathered in the investigation into the computer system;

preparing at least one report with information within the computer system; and

closing the case.

71. (canceled)

72. A method for logging into a computer system having at least one server that is in operative communication with a network, the network also in operative communication with at least one client device, the method comprising:

logging into the computer system through the client device;

determining if the user is with the operating organization, and if so, then displaying the user page for the operating organization;

otherwise, determining if the user is a complainant, and if so, then displaying the user page for a complainant;

otherwise, determining if the user is a client representative, and if so, then determining the type of client and displaying a user page specific to the type of client.

73. A method for monitoring a case on a computer system having at least one server that is in operative communication with a network, the network also in operative communication with at least one client device, the method comprising:

instantiating a case object and designating it for the case;

setting a property in the case object to designate a monitor mode;

coordinating agency activities;

determining if the agency has submitted a request for information, and if so, then replying to the request for information;

determining if the agency has a finding of cause, and if not, then dismissing the case;

receiving a determination;

requesting reconsideration by filing a motion to reconsider;

determining if the motion to reconsider was accepted, and if not, then dismissing the case;

determining if the case can be settled, and if not, then dismissing the case; and

settling the case.

74. (canceled)

75. (canceled)