Patent ID: 9070098
Filing Date: 2015-06-30
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method for a computing device with a processor and a system memory to assist an investigator in conducting a background investigation of an applicant for a position within a first organization, comprising the steps of: receiving program data identifying the applicant, the position, the first organization, and the investigator; storing a new applicant entry in the system memory, the new applicant entry associated with the program data identifying the applicant, the position, the first organization, and the investigator; transmitting an applicant hyperlink to an applicant email address associated with the applicant, the applicant hyperlink for viewing an applicant set of electronic documents; receiving an applicant electronic response with program data regarding a first reference, wherein the first reference is a first person likely to have information regarding the applicant, the program data including a first reference email address associated with the first reference; determining a reference class of the first reference based on the program data regarding the first reference; selecting a first reference set of electronic documents based on the reference class of the first reference; transmitting a first reference hyperlink to the first reference email address, the first reference hyperlink for viewing the first reference set of electronic documents associated with the position; receiving a first reference electronic response to the first reference set of electronic documents from the first reference; storing the first reference electronic response in the system memory, associating the first reference electronic response with the new applicant entry; and obtaining an applicant residential address from the applicant electronic response; generating a suggested reference list of one or more law enforcement agencies and/or courts within a pre-defined radius around the applicant residential address; and presenting the suggested reference list to the investigator.