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|Jacob Lind, Jan Lysgaard Jensen
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|Microsoft Corporation
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Reference is hereby made to the following co-pending and commonly assigned patent applications: U.S. application Ser. No. 11/127,464, filed May 12, 2005, entitled "ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING BILL OF MATERIAL TRANSACTIONS"; U.S. application Ser. No. 11/127,527, filed May 12, 2005, entitled "ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING ROUTE TRANSACTIONS" and U.S. application Ser. No. 11/127,518, filed May 12, 2005, entitled METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE APPROVAL PROCESS".
The present invention generally relates to computerized Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. More particularly, the present invention relates to an electronic signature approval process for approving modifications to transactions or documents in an ERP system.
Enterprise resource planning (or ERP) is a phrase used to describe a broad set of activities supported by multi-module application software that helps a manufacturer or other business manage the important parts of its business. Computerized ERP systems typically handle the logistics of various activity modules internal to a business or organization, such as manufacturing, production, distribution, inventory, shipping, invoicing, accounting and human resource management. Often, an ERP system uses or is integrated with a relational database system. An example of an ERP system is Microsoft® Business Solutions-Axapta®.
Each activity module managed by an ERP system includes transactions or documents. Transactions or documents include information or data that describes processes that occur internal to a business or organization. Many businesses, such as those in the pharmaceutical or biomedical industries, have certain processes that are critical processes and need to be approved before they can be implemented as an activity of the business. Such critical processes are highly regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and require that implementation of new processes and modifications to processes as well as deletions of processes are signed off by a representative or multiple representatives of the pharmaceutical or biomedical business.
Generally, information related to a critical process is stored in the ERP system in the form of a transaction or document. To approve such a process or a modification to a process, the document is printed out and manually signed and dated by an individual or multiple individuals who are allowed to make such approvals. The document is then stored in a safe place that is readily available such that copies can be made of the approved document. For example, if the document requiring approval is a manufacturing drawing or a process of how a product is developed then a working copy of the originally signed document can be made for those needing to complete a specific job shown or discussed in the document. After the job is complete, the working copy is destroyed such that only one original exists.
This manual approval process ensures a history or audit trail that describes the lifecycle of data by storing old versions of an approved document as well as storing modified versions of a document. However, such a paper trail is difficult to manage. Original documents can easily become misplaced. To ensure that the history of critical data is fully documented, keeping and storing additional copies of the original documents is practiced, thus creating more problems with respect to managing paper trails.
The present invention includes a computer-implemented method of enabling an electronic signature approval process for modification of data in a transaction of an Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP). The method includes accessing a table that corresponds with the transaction and adding a signature field having a property sheet to the table. The method also includes defining a select property in the property sheet with a select parameter. The select property is configured to provide approval of modified data in the transaction upon entry of a valid electronic signature.
The present invention also includes an ERP system having a plurality of transactions. The ERP system is configured to allow a user to enable an electronic signature approval process for modifying data in each of the plurality of transactions. The ERP system includes a table configured to be accessed by the user. The table corresponds to one of the plurality of transactions. The ERP system includes a signature field having a property sheet. The signature field is added to the table by the user. The ERP also includes a select property included in the property sheet. The select property is defined with a select parameter such that it provides approval of modified data in the transaction upon entry of a valid electronic signature.
The present invention is described in the context of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The ERP system of the present invention includes an electronic signature approval process where an approver attempts to modify a critical process managed by the ERP system. Critical processes in the ERP system are stored in the form of transactions or documents. The present invention is also described in the context of a user enabling the electronic approval process. Before describing aspects of the present invention, however, it may be useful to describe suitable computing environments that can incorporate and benefit from these aspects.
The invention is operational with numerous other general purpose or special purpose computing system environments or configurations. Examples of well-known computing systems, environments, and/or configurations that may be suitable for use with the invention include, but are not limited to, personal computers, server computers, hand-held or laptop devices, multiprocessor systems, microprocessor-based systems, set top boxes, programmable consumer electronics, network PCs, minicomputers, mainframe computers, telephony systems, distributed computing environments that include any of the above systems or devices, and the like.
The invention may be described in the general context of computer-executable instructions, such as program modules, being executed by a computer. Generally, program modules include routines, programs, objects, components, data structures, etc. that perform particular tasks or implement particular abstract data types. The invention may also be practiced in distributed computing environments where tasks are performed by remote processing devices that are linked through a communication network. In a distributed computing environment, program modules may be located in both local and remote computer storage media including memory storage devices. Tasks performed by the programs and modules are described below and with the aid of figures. Those skilled in the art can implement the description and figures provided herein as processor executable instructions, which can be written on any form of a computer readable medium.
With reference to
Computer 110 typically includes a variety of computer readable media. Computer readable media can be any available media that can be accessed by computer 110 and includes both volatile and nonvolatile media, removable and non-removable media. By way of example, and not limitation, computer readable media may comprise computer storage media and communication media. Computer storage media includes both volatile and nonvolatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information such as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Computer storage media includes, but is not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital versatile disks (DVD) or other optical disk storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store the desired information and which can be accessed by computer 110. Communication media typically embodies computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data in a modulated data signal such as a carrier wave or other transport mechanism and includes any information delivery media. The term "modulated data signal" means a signal that has one or more of its characteristics set or changed in such a manner as to encode information in the signal. By way of example, and not limitation, communication media includes wired media such as a wired network or direct-wired connection, and wireless media such as acoustic, RF, infrared and other wireless media. Combinations of any of the above should also be included within the scope of computer readable media.
The system memory 130 includes computer storage media in the form of volatile and/or nonvolatile memory such as read only memory (ROM) 131 and random access memory (RAM) 132. A basic input/output system 133 (BIOS), containing the basic routines that help to transfer information between elements within computer 110, such as during start-up, is typically stored in ROM 131. RAM 132 typically contains data and/or program modules that are immediately accessible to and/or presently being operated on by processing unit 120. By way of example, and not limitation,
The computer 110 may also include other removable/non-removable volatile/nonvolatile computer storage media. By way of example only,
The drives and their associated computer storage media discussed above and illustrated in
A user may enter commands and information into the computer 110 through input devices such as a keyboard 162, a microphone 163, and a pointing device 161, such as a mouse, trackball or touch pad. Other input devices (not shown) may include a joystick, game pad, satellite dish, scanner, or the like. These and other input devices are often connected to the processing unit 120 through a user input interface 160 that is coupled to the system bus, but may be connected by other interface and bus structures, such as a parallel port, game port or a universal serial bus (USB). A monitor 191 or other type of display device is also connected to the system bus 121 via an interface, such as a video interface 190. In addition to the monitor, computers may also include other peripheral output devices such as speakers 197 and printer 196, which may be connected through an output peripheral interface 195.
The computer 110 is operated in a networked environment using logical connections to one or more remote computers, such as a remote computer 180. The remote computer 180 may be a personal computer, a hand-held device, a server, a router, a network PC, a peer device or other common network node, and typically includes many or all of the elements described above relative to the computer 110. The logical connections depicted in
When used in a LAN networking environment, the computer 110 is connected to the LAN 171 through a network interface or adapter 170. When used in a WAN networking environment, the computer 110 typically includes a modem 172 or other means for establishing communications over the WAN 173, such as the Internet. The modem 172, which may be internal or external, may be connected to the system bus 121 via the user input interface 160, or other appropriate mechanism. In a networked environment, program modules depicted relative to the computer 110, or portions thereof, may be stored in the remote memory storage device. By way of example, and not limitation,
The method begins at block 302. At block 302, ERP system 200 accesses a transaction or document from a plurality of transactions 202. Each transaction 202 includes information or data related to a process that occurs internal to a business and managed by ERP system 200.
In one example, ERP system 200 manages a business's production. Many transactions in the ERP system are categorized as transactions relating to specific aspects of production. Example transactions include production resource transactions. A production resource transaction includes data or information about a resource that is being used in manufacturing. An example resource is a milling machine. In such an example, the milling machine resource transaction includes data indicating how long it takes the milling machine to operate or data indicating the maximum amount of units the milling machine can machine (i.e. capacity). It should be noted that other data is also included in production resource transactions.
In another example, ERP system 200 manages a business's manufacturing. Manufacturing includes many transactions that include data related to manufacture. One such transaction is a bill of materials (BOM). The BOM includes a list of materials that is required to make a particular product. Another such transaction is a route. The route includes data or information of how to use the BOM to make a particular product.
At block 304, ERP system 200 receives an indication that a piece of data in the accessed transaction 202 is to be modified. Modifications include additions, deletions or changes to data. Upon such an indication, ERP system 200 passes to block 306 and an electronic signature module 204 requests an approver to electronically sign the transaction in order to perform the indicated modification. Electronic signature module 204 requests an electronic signature by using an electronic signature form. The electronic signature form or window requires the entry of the approver's username and password.
Referring back to
At block 308, electronic signature module 204 verifies whether the username supplied, for example in username field 404 illustrated in
At block 314, the approver's username and password have been verified and ERP system 200 writes a signature identification (ID) that corresponds with the verified approver on accessed transaction 202. The signature ID indicates which approver has electronically signed or approved modifications to transaction 202. ERP system 200 proceeds to block 316 and updates the transaction with the modified data. At block 318, ERP system 200 registers the modified data in a database log 208. Database log 208 is a tracking system that is configured to log modifications of all information or data in any given transaction, for example in transaction 202.
After ERP system 200 registers the modified data into database log 208, the ERP system passes to block 320 in
All successful and unsuccessful attempts at electronic signature approval are logged in signature log 210 at either block 320 or block 322.
Machine name column 702 includes the name of the computing device that was used to attempt electronic signature approval. As illustrated in
Signature ID column 716 includes an alpha-numeric identification code that is associated with a successful attempt at electronically signing a document. The first entry of view 700 does not include a signature ID. The absence of a signature ID indicates that the particular attempt at electronic signature approval was unsuccessful. Therefore an unsuccessful entry is made into the signature log. There can be one of three reasons for an absence of a signature ID. In one aspect, the user trying to electronically sign a transaction is not allowed to do so because the user does not have the proper access rights or credentials to electronically sign the transaction. In another aspect, the user has entered a non-existing username. In yet another aspect, the user trying to electronically sign a transaction has entered the wrong password. The remaining two entries illustrated in
Regardless of the reason for an unsuccessful attempt at electronic signature, the unsuccessful attempt can also initiate an email or notification to the administrator. In addition, at any given time a report can be generated based on successful and unsuccessful attempts at electronic signature. For example, reports can be generated that show successful and unsuccessful electronic signature attempts per user or per date. Other types of reports are possible.
In another embodiment of the present invention, multiple electronic signatures can be applied to a transaction for approval of a modification. For example, it is possible that a manager or supervisor of an approver is also required to electronically approve a transaction. To electronically approve a transaction that requires multiple signatures, a first approver's electronic signature is performed in accordance with the method illustrated in
The method begins at block 802. At block 802, an approver changes the capacity of the production resource and at block 804 applies those changes. To make the change, an electronic signature module, such as electronic signature module 204, requests that the user electronically sign an electronic signature form, such as the form illustrated in
At block 808, the electronic signature module verifies whether the username applied in block 806 is a valid username for approving the specific process to be modified. If the username is valid, the ERP system proceeds to block 810. If, however, the username is invalid, the ERP system proceeds to block 812. At block 812 the electronic signature approval process is aborted. At block 810, the electronic signature module verifies whether the password applied in block 806 is a valid password for the given username. If the password is valid, the ERP system proceeds to block 814. If, however, the password is invalid, the ERP system proceeds to block 812. As discussed above, at block 812, the electronic signature approval process is aborted.
At block 814, the approver's username and password have been verified and the ERP system writes a signature ID that corresponds with the verified approver on the transaction. This signature ID indicates which approver has approved or electronically signed a transaction, such as transaction 202. At block 814, the ERP system also updates the changes to the capacity on the transaction. At block 816, the ERP system registers the changed capacity in a database log, such as database log 208. All successful and unsuccessful attempts at electronic signature approval are logged in a signature log, such as signature log 210, at either block 818 or block 820. The process description associated with either a successful or an unsuccessful attempt at electronic signature approval will include a description that capacity has been changed on the production resource.
Each transaction, such as transaction 202 illustrated in
Referring back to
SysSign sysSign;
sysSign = sysSign::construct( tableNum(WrkCtrTable),
fieldNum(WrkCtrTable, SignatureModified));
if (!sysSign.Prompt ( ) )
if (wrkCtrTable.RecId &&
sysSign.parmObjectStatus( ) == sysSignObjectStatus::
sysSign.finalize( );
super( );
if (sysSign && sysSign.parmObjectStatus( ) ==
wrkCtrTable.update( );
wrkCenterTable_DS.reread( );
In another embodiment, enabling an electronic signature for approval of a transaction can require multiple electronic signatures. In such an embodiment, multiple signature fields are added for each required electronic signature. In addition, each signature field is configured with a select parameter, such as "SysSignID" in the extended data type field. Finally, electronic signature module 204 is configured to correspond with transaction 202 and therefore table 212, such that multiple signatures can be applied using different instances of an electronic signature form.
As discussed above in
In order to accomplish these various functions, ERP system 200 includes suitably programmed processing circuitry or suitable programming storage circuitry that implements the various modules, such as a transaction, a table, an electronic signature module, a credentials module, a database log and a signature log. In addition, the programmed processing circuitry also controls the use of fields, property sheets and parameters in tables that correspond with transactions.
Although the present invention has been described with reference to particular embodiments, workers skilled in the art will recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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text: I have been waiting for 2 weeks to this day for 1 HTC EVO 4G white, from best buy. I was 5th on the list. And am now 1st. I cannot imagine why or how such horrendous back ordering can happen, there is a new amazon kindle out, and it just came out so it is sold out until sept 17th, I understand this, but the Evo has been out for what, a few months? And with the release of the EPIC tomorrow I dont even know if best buy will call me if my phone comes in...I think they would but who knows. Everyday I dont get a phone call the more hope I lose that I will ever even get it. I actually had an HTC Hero and never in my life imagined waiting this long for a PHONE! I came here to vent and vent I have. On a lighter note I have all of my rooting stuff setup I have downloaded the rom I want to use, the newest from Fresh, I have my simpleroot setup and up to date, I also have a vast library of apps I will be installing and my Kernel. So I guess when I get my phone I will be a busy person, to bad classes start on Friday, then a 3 day weekend at least.

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text: For the past couple of days, my phone has been rebooting on it's own. I'm not so sure as to why.. Both times, it happened when I wasn't using it. I just happened to catch the white Motorola logo appear, and it's in the process of booting up. My droid is overclocked to 900mhz, but only 600 for standby/sleep. It's not overheating or anything.. so I don't know. Running Bugless Beast V1. I wonder if it has anything to do with signal loss? I don't usually have good signal in my apartment.


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Rajinikanth recent blockbuster hit Enthiran was followed by the news of Superstar lining up with 3 mega offerings and talks that will see director Shankar and Rajini joining in for another one under the Red Giant Banner.
Well Kamal Haasan was proud with his flick Manmadhan Ambu being received well by fans but the fact remains it was nowhere close to the impact created by the Superstar flick. Star actor Madhavan himself accepted the fact openly when he said "Manmadhan Ambu was no Endhiran".
The as we hear the latest news from Kamal camp is that he will be joining Selvaraghavan who for this new project from April and Yuvan Shankar Raja would be composing the scores.
We also hear that Kamal has a special role to play, no it's not in one of his own movies but the Rajinikanth film Rana. It is said that Kamal and director KS Ravikumar created a list of 13 avatars for Kamal in his sci-fi flick Dasavathaaram of which 3 were kept away for reasons best known to the Director and Kamal. Now KSR has decided to give those 3 roles to Rajini as he will be appearing in a triple role.
Now the fact that Kamal has a special role in Rana can not be ignored given that both Kamal and Rajini share a special bond with KSR.


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Tamil Nadu accepts CM's resignation
O. Panneerselvam's resignation has been accepted by Tamil Nadu Governor Vidhya Sagar Rao.
"TN Governor Vidhya Sagar Rao accepts Honorable CM Thiru.O. Panneerselvam's Resignation," the AIADMK party tweeted.
Longtime companion of J Jayalalithaa- Sasikala Natarajan- is all set to become the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, officials said.
She has been elected as the AIADMK Legislature Party Leader. After Jayalalithaa's death in December last year, O Panneerselvam took oath as the CM of the state. On the whole, Tamil Nadu accepts CM's resignation. IBNS.
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