Document and signature data capture system and method
DCFirst Claim
1. A computer-based method for capture of a signature relating to a document comprising the steps of:
- displaying a signature area for an input of a signature;
displaying a statement which sets forth the significance of the signature in relation to the document; and
signing the document by electronically capturing the signature of a signatory.
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Abstract
A computer-based method and system for capturing and verifying a handwritten signature. The handwritten signature may relate to a document, such as an electronically stored document. An image of the document is displayed. A user signs the document electronically, and the handwritten signature is electronically captured. A set of measurements relating to the handwritten signature is determined and stored in a signature envelope. Optionally, a checksum of a checksum of the document can be determined and stored in the signature envelope. The claimed identity of the signatory can also be stored in the signature envelope. The signature envelope is encrypted. The signature envelope can be communicated to another application or computer platform, or stored for later verification. The signature envelope is decrypted, and the set of measurements stored in the signature envelope are compared against a known set of handwritten signature measurements to verify the identity of the signatory. The system includes a database of signature templates storing verified signature information. The verified set of signature measurements are compared with the set of measurements stored in the signature envelope to obtain a similarity score. The present invention includes a gravity prompt feature to alert the signatory as to the nature, seriousness and/or contents of what is being signed. The gravity prompt can be stored in the signature envelope as part of the record of the signing event.
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43 Claims
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1. A computer-based method for capture of a signature relating to a document comprising the steps of:
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displaying a signature area for an input of a signature; displaying a statement which sets forth the significance of the signature in relation to the document; and signing the document by electronically capturing the signature of a signatory. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A computer-based system for capture of a signature relating to a transaction, comprising:
a processor performing the following functions; outputting an area for an input of a signature; outputting a statement which sets forth a significance of the signature in relation to the transaction; electronically capturing the signature of a signatory; and associating the signature with the transaction.
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4. A computer-based method for creating an electronic representation of a signature for an electronic document, comprising the steps of:
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enabling a signatory to sign a document by electronically capturing a signature of the signatory; generating a checksum of the document; and storing data relating to the signature. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A computer-based system for creating an electronic representation of a signature for an electronic document comprising:
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a first module electronically capturing a signature of the signatory; a second module storing data relating to the captured signature; and a third module generating a checksum of the electronic document.
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10. A computer-based method to validate a transaction, comprising the steps of:
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at a first computer system; capturing biometrics information relating to the validation; storing details related to the biometrics information; and transmitting the stored details to a second computer system; and at the second computer system; comparing the details with a set of details from previously-captured biometrics information to obtain a similarity score; and returning the similarity score to the first computer. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A computer-based system for authentication of a biometrics information signature, the system comprising:
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a first component displaying a declaration of intention which states a significance of an input of biometrics information; a second component storing the declaration of intention; a third component capturing biometrics information; a fourth component storing details related to the biometrics information; a fifth component accessing said details; and a sixth component comparing said details with a set of details of genuine biometrics information to obtain a similarity score.
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20. A computer-based method for authentication of a biometrics information signature in relation to a transaction, the method comprising the steps of:
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displaying a declaration of intention in affirming the transaction; displaying a biometrics entry prompt; and capturing biometrics information.
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21. A computer-based system for authentication of a biometrics information signature in relation to a transaction, the system comprising:
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a first component displaying a declaration of intention in affirming the transaction; a second component displaying a biometrics entry prompt; and a third component capturing biometrics information.
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22. A computer-based method for capturing identity information relating to a signatory for the purpose of authenticating a document, the method comprising the steps of:
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electronically capturing identity information of the signatory; storing data relating to the identity information; and generating a checksum of the document. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24)
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25. A computer-based system for capturing identity information relating to a signatory for the purpose of authenticating a document, the system comprised of:
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a first module electronically capturing identity information of the signatory; a second module storing data relating to the identity information; and a third module generating a checksum of the document.
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26. A computer-based method for capture of a signature relating to a document, comprising the steps of:
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signing a document by electronically capturing a signature of a signatory; storing a visual representation of the signature; and generating a checksum of the document. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A computer-based system for capture of a signature relating to a document, the system comprising:
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a computer configured to electronically capture a signature of a signatory thereby enabling the signatory to sign a document; the computer further configured to store in a signature envelope a visual representation of the signature; the computer further configured to store a checksum of the document.
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32. A computer-based method for creating an electronic representation of a signature for an electronic document, comprising the steps of:
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electronically capturing a signature of the signatory; storing encrypted data relating to the signature; and encrypting and storing a checksum of the document.
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33. A computer-based method for creating an electronic representation of a signature for an electronic document, comprising the steps of:
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enabling a signatory to sign a document by electronically capturing a signature of the signatory; storing details relating to the signature in an envelope; and generating a checksum of the information stored within the envelope. - View Dependent Claims (34)
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35. A computer-based method for verification of a hand-written signature that relates to a document, comprising the steps of:
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providing a key; signing a document by electronically capturing a handwritten signature of a signatory; storing in a signature envelope a set of data relating to the handwritten signature; using the key to create a checksum of at least a portion of the signature envelope; and encrypting the signature envelope to create an encrypted signature envelope. - View Dependent Claims (36)
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37. A computer-based method for verification of a handwritten signature that relates to a document, comprising the steps of:
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signing a document by electronically capturing a handwritten signature of a signatory; storing in a signature envelope a set of measurements relating to the handwritten signature; creating a checksum of the document; and encrypting the signature envelope to create an encrypted signature envelope. - View Dependent Claims (38)
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39. A computer-based method for signing a document, comprising the steps of:
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signing a document by storing in a signature envelope data related to a handwritten signature; creating a checksum of the document; storing the checksum in the signature envelope; and storing in the signature envelope a claimed identity of the signatory. - View Dependent Claims (40)
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41. A computer-based method for signing a document, comprising the steps of:
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signing a document by storing in a signature envelope an image of a handwritten signature; creating a checksum of the document; storing the checksum in the signature envelope; and storing in the signature envelope a claimed identity of the signatory. - View Dependent Claims (42)
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43. A computer-based method for storing a handwritten signature that relates to a document, comprising the steps of:
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signing a document by electronically capturing a handwritten signature of a signatory; storing in a signature envelope a set of measurements relating to the handwritten signature; creating a checksum of the document; and storing in the signature envelope a claimed identity of the signatory.
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