AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT EXCHANGE WITH ARCHIVING CAPABILITY
First Claim
1. A method for the exchange of a document for execution and the distribution of the executed document, the method comprising:
- routing a document automatically for execution based on instructions received electronically by a server; and
automatically routing images of the executed document to a plurality of e-mail addresses following return of the executed document by all appropriate parties.
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Abstract
The exchange of documents for execution can be performed efficiently using an automated system that routes and archives documents. The system may facilitate the exchange of drafts between parties by highlighting changes of the current draft with respect to the previous draft. Documents may be conveniently archived for efficient document storage and access by providing one or more central archive databases accessible through a shared network to a plurality of organizations. The operating system of the database may provide systematic access to individuals associated with an organization with the privilege to access documents according to a specific organizational hierarchy. Routing and archiving documents may be accomplished through a central exchange server.
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11 Claims
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1. A method for the exchange of a document for execution and the distribution of the executed document, the method comprising:
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routing a document automatically for execution based on instructions received electronically by a server; and automatically routing images of the executed document to a plurality of e-mail addresses following return of the executed document by all appropriate parties. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for facilitating document preparation, the method comprising:
automatically exchanging drafts of a document iteratively between two or more parties through a document exchange server wherein current drafts are maintained and highlighted with respect to changes within the previous iterative draft prior to forwarding back to a particular party and wherein the document is finalized upon approval by a receiving party. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10)
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11. A method for facilitating document preparation, the method comprising:
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automatically exchanging drafts of a document iteratively between two or more parties through a document exchange server wherein current drafts are maintained; and routing the document automatically for execution upon finalization of the document.
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