Patent ID: 6651217
Filing Date: 2003-11-18
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A computer-implemented method of entering information, comprising the steps of:(1) displaying on a computer screen a form comprising a first plurality of fields each including an initially empty data entry region into which a data value can be entered by a user; (2) manually entering data values into one or more of the initially empty data entry regions; (3) indicating that the form should be submitted for processing; (4) in response to step (3), prompting the user to complete a profile comprising a second plurality of fields each including a data entry region; (5) in response to the user choosing to complete the profile of step (4), displaying the profile on the computer screen, wherein at least some of the second plurality of fields are populated with data values copied from data values manually entered in step (2); (6) manually entering data values into one or more of the data entry regions of the second plurality of fields; and (7) storing the profile in a computer storage device for future use.