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Method and apparatus for a web based punch clock/time clock

  • US 7,069,498 B1
  • Filed: 06/29/2000
  • Issued: 06/27/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/31/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method within a time keeping and expense entry server for tracking employee work time, comprising:

  • activating web based time and expense entry software;

    generating a text message for delivery to a user terminal by way of one of a wireless network or an Internet, to request a user identifier (ID), a selection between start and stop, and an account code wherein the text message is displayed on a graphical user interface (GUI) based upon a terminal type of the user and wherein the GUI provides an option for the user to select one of a start or stop status wherein the GUI and text message are generated in a manner that does not require specialized client software on the user terminal;

    transmitting the GUI and the text message over one of the wireless network or the Internet;

    receiving a response from the user terminal by way of one of a wireless network or an Internet wherein the response indicates the user has started or has stopped working;

    verifying the user'"'"'s ID and that the user is authorized to make time and expense entries; and

    storing the response to support the subsequent generation of reports that detail employee work activities and total account activities.

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