A computer-implemented system and method for annotating or signing an electronic document are provided. The method includes steps of: receiving or retrieving an electronic document available for annotation or execution by one or more parties; transmitting the electronic document for display on a first computing device to the first computing device at a first location; authenticating an identity of a first user of the first computing device; receiving electronic signals representing an user input of the first user from the first computing device; generating digital data representative of an indicia based the user input of the first user from the first computing device; and applying the digital data to the electronic document to form a first annotation or signature from the first user.
G06F 3/04883 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures for inputting data by handwriting, e.g. gesture or text
G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
G06F 21/33 - User authentication using certificates
G06F 21/64 - Protecting data integrity, e.g. using checksums, certificates or signatures
G06F 40/169 - Annotation, e.g. comment data or footnotes
A computer-implemented system and method for annotating or signing an electronic document are provided. The method includes steps of: receiving or retrieving an electronic document available for annotation or execution by one or more parties; transmitting the electronic document for display on a first computing device to the first computing device at a first location; authenticating an identity of a first user of the first computing device; receiving electronic signals representing an user input of the first user from the first computing device; generating digital data representative of an indicia based the user input of the first user from the first computing device; and applying the digital data to the electronic document to form a first annotation or signature from the first user.
G06F 40/169 - Annotation, e.g. comment data or footnotes
G06F 3/04883 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures for inputting data by handwriting, e.g. gesture or text
G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
G06F 21/33 - User authentication using certificates
G06F 21/64 - Protecting data integrity, e.g. using checksums, certificates or signatures
A system and method for generating a limited edition of a signed object for an artist are disclosed. The system may include: 1) an electronic database storing electronic data representative of a plurality of handwritten signatures and a plurality of handwritten numbers of the artist associated with an artist ID; 2) a signing component; and 3) a server comprising a processor configured to: a) detect or receive an object for signing; b) determine signature information regarding the object; c) determine and obtain a composition of a composite signature, the composite signature comprising a handwritten signature, the edition number associated with the object, and the total number of limited editions of the object; d) determine a location and a size for the composite signature; and e) apply the composite signature on the object, by the signing component, based on the determined location and size of the composite signature.
A computer network implemented system for providing an interactive online event is disclosed, the system comprising an online chat manager to provide an attendee interface for one or more attendees to participate in the interactive online event, and a leader interface for one or more leaders to participate in the interactive online event, a video stream subsystem to record at least a portion of a video stream of the one or more attendees or one or more leaders, an authentication subsystem to authenticate the identity of the one or more attendees or one or more leaders, wherein the system is operable to enable the one or more leaders to sign/dedicate an artifact for the one or more attendees.
G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs
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H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXECUTING AND DELIVERING ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS
A computer-implemented system and method for annotating or signing an electronic document are provided. The method includes steps of: receiving or retrieving an electronic document available for annotation or execution by one or more parties; transmitting the electronic document for display on a first computing device to the first computing device at a first location; authenticating an identity of a first user of the first computing device; receiving electronic signals representing an user input of the first user from the first computing device; generating digital data representative of an indicia based the user input of the first user from the first computing device; and applying the digital data to the electronic document to form a first annotation or signature from the first user.
A computer-implemented system and method for annotating or signing an electronic document are provided. The method includes steps of: receiving or retrieving an electronic document available for annotation or execution by one or more parties; transmitting the electronic document for display on a first computing device to the first computing device at a first location; authenticating an identity of a first user of the first computing device; receiving electronic signals representing an user input of the first user from the first computing device; generating digital data representative of an indicia based the user input of the first user from the first computing device; and applying the digital data to the electronic document to form a first annotation or signature from the first user.
A computer network implemented system for providing an interactive online event is disclosed, the system comprising an online chat manager to provide an attendee interface for one or more attendees to participate in the interactive online event, and a leader interface for one or more leaders to participate in the interactive online event, a video stream subsystem to record at least a portion of a video stream of the one or more attendees or one or more leaders, an authentication subsystem to authenticate the identity of the one or more attendees or one or more leaders, wherein the system is operable to enable the one or more leaders to sign/dedicate an artifact for the one or more attendees.
A computer network implemented system for providing an interactive online event is disclosed, the system comprising an online chat manager to provide an attendee interface for one or more attendees to participate in the interactive online event, and a leader interface for one or more leaders to participate in the interactive online event, a video stream subsystem to record at least a portion of a video stream of the one or more attendees or one or more leaders, an authentication subsystem to authenticate the identity of the one or more attendees or one or more leaders, wherein the system is operable to enable the one or more leaders to sign/dedicate an artifact for the one or more attendees.
A system and method for generating a limited edition of a signed object for an artist are disclosed. The system may include: 1 ) an electronic database storing electronic data representative of a plurality of handwritten signatures and a plurality of handwritten numbers of the artist associated with an artist ID; 2) a signing component; and 3) a server comprising a processor configured to: a) detect or receive an object for signing; b) determine signature information regarding the object; c) determine and obtain a composition of a composite signature, the composite signature comprising a handwritten signature, the edition number associated with the object, and the total number of limited editions of the object; d) determine a location and a size for the composite signature; and e) apply the composite signature on the object, by the signing component, based on the determined location and size of the composite signature.
A system and method for generating a limited edition of a signed object for an artist are disclosed. The system may include: 1 ) an electronic database storing electronic data representative of a plurality of handwritten signatures and a plurality of handwritten numbers of the artist associated with an artist ID; 2) a signing component; and 3) a server comprising a processor configured to: a) detect or receive an object for signing; b) determine signature information regarding the object; c) determine and obtain a composition of a composite signature, the composite signature comprising a handwritten signature, the edition number associated with the object, and the total number of limited editions of the object; d) determine a location and a size for the composite signature; and e) apply the composite signature on the object, by the signing component, based on the determined location and size of the composite signature.
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
A system, method and computer program for enabling signings/dedications on a remote basis is provided. A first computer at a first location is associated with an individual from whom a signature or dedication is required. A second computer at a location where the signing or dedication is required is linked to the first computer so as to provide a two-way audiovisual communication system. The second computer is operate e to receive input from one or more individuals regarding their request for a signature and/or dedication, and to communicate the request to the first computer. The first computer is operable to permit the individual associated with the first computer to review the request, and based on such request provide a signature and/or personalized dedication as an input to an input device connected to the first computer. The first computer transmits the signature and/or personalized dedication from the first computer to the second computer. The second computer is >@5r0+5 to receiving the signature and/or personalized dedication, and provide the signature and/or personalized dedication to a plotting apparatus device connected to the second computer. The plotting apparatus device is >@5r0+5 to apply the signature and/or personalized dedication introduced to the plotting apparatus device to an article, substantially in the handwriting of the individual associated with the first computer, based on the operation of the plotting apparatus device. A computer program for enabling the functions described is also provided. A related method is also disclosed.
G01D 9/10 - Producing one or more recordings of the values of a single variable the recording element, e.g. stylus, being controlled in accordance with the variable, and the recording medium, e.g. paper roll, being controlled in accordance with time
G01D 9/12 - Producing one or more recordings of the values of a single variable the recording element, e.g. stylus, being controlled in accordance with the variable, and the recording medium, e.g. paper roll, being controlled in accordance with time recording occurring continuously
G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
B43L 13/00 - Drawing instruments, or writing or drawing appliances or accessories, not otherwise provided for
A method is provided for enabling the signing/dedication of information objects including a celebrity accessing a signature/dedication queue of information objects, the celebrity, by operation of a signature/dedication utility associating a signature/dedication of the one or more information objects, and distributing the information object(s) to the intended buyer/recipient such that the system is operable to validate that the celebrity signed/dedicated the information object(s) delivered to the buyer/recipient. The system of the present invention includes a computer device associated with a celebrity for capturing his/her handwriting and a signature utility linked to the computer device and to a server computer, for presenting one or more information objects to the celebrity, and for each information object enabling the celebrity to create a signing/dedication of the information object, the signature utility associating the signing/dedication to the information object, and being operable to enable the validation that the celebrity signed/dedicated the particular information object.
A computer-network implemented method and system are provided for facilitating signature or dedication of information objects. The method include: receiving or accessing, by a computer device, a queue of information objects for signing or dedication, the queue of information objects being associated with a user; generating, by a signature utility, a signature or dedication based on input received from the user; linking the signature or dedication to a particular information object in the queue of information objects such that the signature or dedication of the particular information object by the user is validated by a server computer linked to the computer device; associating, with the signature or dedication, one or more data items associated with a recipient for the particular information object; and using the one or more data items to dedicate the particular information object to the recipient.
A transaction system and method is provided that ensures a high degree of non-repudiation. The transaction system may include a media conferencing terminal and a client computer on each end of the transaction. The system may be linked via a network such as the Internet so that transactions may be conducted between remote locations. The media conferencing terminal ensures that each party to the transaction may be satisfied as to the identity of the other parties. The method includes recording the pressure, speed and acceleration of annotations made to digital documents that are used for conducting transactions. The system is operable to store all media conferencing information, digital document information, and annotation information such that the information can be later recovered to reproduce the transaction, proving a high degree of non-repudiation.
The present invention is an apparatus, system and computer program for generating documents that may be validated and authenticated. A handwriting system may be utilized to produce a replica of handwriting. Such handwriting system may be capable of generating a replica of handwriting that is biometrically accurate in accordance with a specific person's handwriting. The handwriting system may facilitate the integration of a replica of handwriting with one or more documents. The handwriting system may be linked to a printing output device whereby a replica of handwriting may be applied to a document printed by the printer. The handwriting system may incorporate a handwriting tool that may be integrated with the printer so that a replica of handwriting may be facilitated by the handwriting tool during the course of printing a document. Security may be incorporated in the integration of the printer and handwriting system whereby the integration of the handwriting and the document may be unalterable.
A system, method and computer program for enabling signings/dedications on a remote basis is provided. A first computer at a first location is associated with an individual from whom a signature or dedication is required. A second computer at a location where the signing or dedication is required is linked to the first computer so as to provide a two-way audiovisual communication system. The second computer is operate e to receive input from one or more individuals regarding their request for a signature and/or dedication, and to communicate the request to the first computer. The first computer is operable to permit the individual associated with the first computer to review the request, and based on such request provide a signature and/or personalized dedication as an input to an input device connected to the first computer. The first computer transmits the signature and/or personalized dedication from the first computer to the second computer. The second computer is >@5r0+5 to receiving the signature and/or personalized dedication, and provide the signature and/or personalized dedication to a plotting apparatus device connected to the second computer. The plotting apparatus device is >@5r0+5 to apply the signature and/or personalized dedication introduced to the plotting apparatus device to an article, substantially in the handwriting of the individual associated with the first computer, based on the operation of the plotting apparatus device. A computer program for enabling the functions described is also provided. A related method is also disclosed.
A system, method and computer program for enabling transactions on a remote basis is provided. The method of the present invention comprises the steps of: (1) providing a first computer at a location of a customer, and providing a second computer at a location of a financial institution, the first computer and the second computer being linked so as to provide a two-way audiovisual communication system; (2) providing an authentication request at the second computer and communicating the request to the first computer; (3) the customer reviewing the request and providing a signature or other writing as an input to an input device connected to the first computer; (5) transmitting the signature from the first computer to the second computer; (6) receiving the signature and providing the signature to a plotting device connected to the second computer; and (7) applying the signature to a transactional document, wherein the audiovisual information received by the second computer and the signature received by the second computer in combination provide a means of transaction authentication and non-repudiation.
A transaction system and method is provided that ensures a high degree of non- repudiation. The transaction system may include a media conferencing terminal and a client computer on each end of the transaction. The system may be linked via a network such as the Internet so that transactions may be conducted between remote locations. The media conferencing terminal ensures that each party to the transaction may be satisfied as to the identity of the other parties. The method includes recording the pressure, speed and acceleration of annotations made to digital documents that are used for conducting transactions. The system is operable to store all media conferencing information, digital document information, and annotation information such that the information can be later recovered to reproduce the transaction, proving a high degree of non-repudiation.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
G06F 21/33 - User authentication using certificates
A transaction system and method is provided that ensures a high degree of non-repudiation. The transaction system may include a media conferencing terminal and a client computer on each end of the transaction. The system may be linked via a network such as the Internet so that transactions may be conducted between remote locations. The media conferencing terminal ensures that each party to the transaction may be satisfied as to the identity of the other parties. The method includes recording the pressure, speed and acceleration of annotations made to digital documents that are used for conducting transactions. The system is operable to store all media conferencing information, digital document information, and annotation information such that the information can be later recovered to reproduce the transaction, proving a high degree of non-repudiation.
G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs
G06F 21/33 - User authentication using certificates
The present invention provides an apparatus, system and computer program for scribing or otherwise controlling a tool to be applied to one or more objects. The apparatus comprises a pantograph for controlling the tool, the pantograph having a range of motion to accommodate different size objects. The system is operable to receive a data feed and control the tool on the basis of the data feed. The system preferably comprises a computer with a computer program including an algorithm for controlling tool contact and pressure and an algorithm for controlling the tool trajectory. The present invention is implemented as an improved realtime remote robotic writing system, having improved capabilities for writing on different media such as books of varying size and thicknesses.
G05B 19/19 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by positioning or contouring control systems, e.g. to control position from one programmed point to another or to control movement along a programmed continuous path
B23Q 35/00 - Control systems or devices for copying directly from a pattern or a master modelDevices for use in copying manually
B41J 2/49 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by the process of building-up characters applicable to two or more kinds of printing or marking processes by writing
B43L 13/10 - Pantographic instruments for copying, enlarging, or diminishing
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SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM, FOR ENABLING ENTRY INTO TRANSACTIONS ON A REMOTE BASIS
A system, method and computer program for enabling transactions on a remote basis is provided. The method of the present invention comprises the steps of: (1) providing a first computer at a location of a customer, and providing a second computer at a location of a financial institution, the first computer and the second computer being linked so as to provide a two-way audiovisual communication system; (2) providing an authentication request at the second computer and communicating the request to the first computer; (3) the customer reviewing the request and providing a signature or other writing as an input to an input device connected to the first computer; (5) transmitting the signature from the first computer to the second computer; (6) receiving the signature and providing the signature to a plotting device connected to the second computer; and (7) applying the signature to a transactional document, wherein the audiovisual information received by the second computer and the signature received by the second computer in combination provide a means of transaction authentication and non-repudiation.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
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SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR ENABLING SIGNINGS AND DEDICATIONS ON A REMOTE BASIS
A computer system is provided for permitting interactions involving signature or dedication of one or more articles in a computer network environment that includes a first individual at a first location, and one or more second individuals at a second location. A first computer system and second computer system are at the first location and the second location respectively and are linked to another and also to an audio-visual communication system. The second computer system also includes a plotter device. The computer system creates an audio- visual communication session between the first individual and the one or more second individuals, and in connection with that communication session the first individual provides input to a digital writing pad representing a signature or dedication intended for the one or more articles. The input is transferred to the plotter device and initiated to apply a signature or dedication based on the input from the first individual.
A system, method and computer program for enabling signings/dedications on a remote basis is provided. A first computer at a first location is associated with an individual from whom a signature or dedication is required. A second computer at a location where the signing or dedication is required is linked to the first computer so as to provide a two-way audiovisual communication system. The second computer is operable to receive input from one or more individuals regarding their request for a signature and/or dedication, and to communicate the request to the first computer. The first computer is operable to permit the individual associated with the first computer to review the request, and based on such request provide a signature and/or personalized dedication as an input to an input device connected to the first computer. The first computer transmits the signature and/or personalized dedication from the first computer to the second computer. The second computer is operable to receiving the signature and/or personalized dedication, and provide the signature and/or personalized dedication to a plotter device connected to the second computer. The plotter device is operable to apply the signature and/or personalized dedication introduced to the plotter device to an article, substantially in the handwriting of the individual associated with the first computer, based on the operation of the plotter device. A computer program for enabling the functions described is also provided. A related method is also disclosed.
A plotting apparatus enabling signatures or dedications is provided. The apparatus includes (a) a base including two base pivots spaced apart from one another; (b) a first and second arm, each arm being linked to one of the two base pivots at a first end thereof, and connected to one another at an arm pivot point at a second end opposite to the first end; (c) a marking means disposed adjacent to the second end; and (d) a controller, wherein the controller is operable to control the first and second arms to selectively align the marking means and bring the marking means in contact with an object in a plurality of points in sequence, the plurality of points in sequence defining a traced signature or dedication.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Electronic book signing and dedication systems, namely, systems that include a signing and dedication unit and associated video conferencing equipment in the nature of video monitors and cameras that permit two-way communication and signing or dedication of books and other articles on a remote basis; electronic memorabilia signing and dedication systems, namely, a signing and dedication unit and associated video conferencing equipment in the nature of video monitors and cameras that permit two-way communication and the signing or dedication of memorabilia such as books, brochures, DVD's, clothing, athletic equipment in the nature of balls, bats, gloves and the like, on a remote basis; operating software for enabling remote signature or dedication of memorabilia in conjunction with a memorabilia signing system Storage of electronic media, namely, images, video and audio data Entertainment services, namely, audio recording and video recording for others of exchanges between a celebrity and the signing or dedication of memorabilia; providing an online website that enables fans to access recordings of exchanges between a celebrity and a fan and signing or dedication of memorabilia
