The Bank of Montreal‘s patent describes a digital document service system that integrates data from multiple sources, utilizes scanning and optical character recognition, and generates document packages with electronic signatures. The system aims to streamline document digitization and storage while facilitating efficient retrieval and transmission. GlobalData’s report on Bank of Montreal gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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Digital document services with automated data processing and signatures

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Bank of Montreal

The patent US11995130B2 describes a sophisticated system designed to streamline the digitization and management of document packages within an enterprise. Central to this system is a processor paired with non-transient data memory that houses machine-readable instructions. These instructions enable the system to load and store data from various source systems at a centralized data hub. The system generates a process computer model that outlines the necessary document types and integrates with scanning systems to facilitate the digitization of documents. Upon receiving a request for a document package, the system scans the required documents, extracts information using optical character recognition (OCR), and compiles the document package for storage and future retrieval, thereby addressing data sprawl. Additionally, the system is capable of transmitting the document package to a specified target unit and can incorporate electronic signatures into the document package as needed.

Further enhancing its functionality, the system includes features for monitoring document changes and maintaining an audit log associated with each document package identifier. It also assigns user identifiers with specific access roles to ensure secure transmission of document packages. The machine-readable instructions are designed to check access roles prior to transmission, ensuring compliance with security protocols. Moreover, the system incorporates real-time processing capabilities for electronic signature events, utilizing an event listener and handler to manage these events efficiently. Overall, the patent outlines a comprehensive approach to document management that integrates digitization, data storage, and secure transmission, tailored for enterprise applications.

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