Patent ID: 8924307
Filing Date: 2014-12-30
Classification: G06F,H04L

Abstract:
1. A document authentication system comprising: one or more processors; and one or more computer readable media storing computer executable instructions which when executed by the one or more processors perform a method for adding an electronic version of a human signature to an electronic document, the method comprising: sending the electronic version of the document with the electronic version of the professional's signature to the client computer system, wherein the computer executable instructions, when executed, further perform: enveloping the professional's signature with at least one of a seal imprint image, an identification, and a license number of the professional, wherein the enveloped professional's signature is sent to the license management computer system, and wherein receiving confirmation from the license management computer system that the professional has a valid license comprises receiving confirmation that the seal imprint image, the identification, the license number, and the professional's signature each correspond to a professional with a valid license; and outputting, at the client computer system, the electronic document with the seal imprint image thereon in response to determining that the seal imprint image matches with the electronic document.