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Method and Apparatus for Tracking Documents

  • US 20120030678A1
  • Filed: 07/30/2010
  • Published: 02/02/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/30/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for tracking documents, comprising the steps of:

  • a. imaging documents having unique document identifiers to produce electronic images of the documents;

    b. reading the unique document identifiers from the electronic images and linking the unique document identifiers to their respective documents and their respective electronic images;

    c. processing the electronic images according to a set of image processes and providing an electronic status of the image processes associated with the electronic images;

    d. monitoring the physical location of the documents by detecting the unique document identifiers of the documents as documents are moved to selected locations and providing a physical status associated with the physical location of the documents;

    e. analyzing the electronic status and the physical status for compliance with a selected set of conditions;

    f. reporting whether the electronic status and physical status for the documents are in compliance with the selected set of conditions.

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