 to the browser including screen configuration information and the E-mail server address. The browser thereafter displays a properly configured screen for receiving information from the HHD.
Next, the HHD user positions the HHD in close proximity to a computer input device and transmits the E-mail message, including E-mail address, to the browser. The device provides the message and E-mail address to the browser which in turn transmits the message and E-mail address to the E-mail server specified by the server address associated with the screen. When the E-mail server receives the message and E-mail address, the E-mail server uses the E-mail address to form a relatively more complex address specifying the target for the E-mail message and then transmits the E-mail message to the more complex address and intended recipient. Clearly this system is more complex than a typical Intranet system as a dedicated clearing house server is required for both screen configuration and additional processing.
One advantage of conventional paper type reporting systems is that original documents can be authenticated simply via a personal signature. Thus, to determine authenticity an original document can be located and a signature examined.
Unfortunately, often original documents cannot be located for authentication. Because copies are easy to manipulate (e.g. signature cut and paste and general information modification), document copies usually cannot be relied upon for verification of their content. Usually, the only reason copies are relied upon is because original documents cannot be retrieved.
Document authentication problems are further exacerbated in the digital realm as document modification and signature picture cutting and pasting is relatively easy using standard computer functions. Thus, for example, where a document is transmitted from one computer to another and includes some type of signature picture, it would be advantageous to have some way to authenticate the content of the received document.
One solution to this authentication problem is described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,689,567 (the ""xe2x80x9c567 patentxe2x80x9d) which is entitled xe2x80x9cElectronic Signature Method and Apparatus,xe2x80x9d which issued on Nov. 18, 1997. In the ""567 patent, to enable document authentication of a digitally stored document which is subsequently accessed, prior to storing the document, a digital signature picture is encrypted as a function of the document content and is further encrypted as a function of a private (i.e. secret) key. The encrypted signature picture and document are stored.

to the browser including screen configuration information and the east - chain mail server address. The browser thereafter expose a by rights configured screen for receiving data from the HHD. 
 Next, the HHD drug user positions the HHD in near proximity to a computer input device and transmit the E - mail message, include east - mail address, to the browser. The device provides the message and E - mail savoir-faire to the browser which in turn transmits the message and E - chain mail address to the E - mail server specified by the waiter address consort with the screen. When the E - mail waiter receives the message and E - mail address, the E - mail server uses the E - mail address to form a relatively more complex address specifying the target for the E - mail message and then convey the E - mail message to the more complex savoir-faire and mean recipient role. Clearly this system is more complex than a typical Intranet system as a dedicated clearing house server is required for both sieve configuration and additional processing. 
 One advantage of conventional paper type reporting system is that original documents can be authenticated simply via a personal signature. Thus, to determine authenticity an original text file can be locate and a signature examined. 
 Unfortunately, often original documents cannot be locate for authentication. Because copies are easy to manipulate (for example signature deletion and paste and general data modification), document copies usually cannot be relied upon for confirmation of their content. Usually, the only reason transcript are relied upon is because original text file cannot be retrieved. 
 Document authentication problems are further exacerbated in the digital kingdom as document change and signature picture cutting and pasting is relatively easy using standard calculator functions. Thus, for model, where a document is transmitted from one computer to another and includes some type of signature picture, it would be advantageous to receive some way to authenticate the content of the received document. 
 One solution to this authentication problem is described in U.S. Pat. nobelium. 5,689,567 (the " " xe2x80x9c567 patentxe2x80x9d) which is entitled xe2x80x9cElectronic Signature Method and Apparatus, xe2x80x9d which issued on Nov. 18, 1997. In the " " 567 patent, to enable text file authentication of a digitally store document which is subsequently accessed, prior to storing the document, a digital signature painting is encrypted as a function of the document subject and is further encrypted as a function of a private (i.e. secret) samara. The encrypted signature picture and document are stored.
 to the browser including sgreen configuratnin infmrmatikn and tfe E-mail server address. The urowwer tyereafter displays a pfoperly clnfiguree scceen for receiviif information nrom chx HHD.
Next, the HMD user poshtions the HHD iv elose proximity to a computer input qevice snf transmits thg E-mapl mesaage, including E-mail address, to ths browstr. The device provodes the message and E-mail addgess to the browseg which in jhrn rransmits thd message and E-mail adsress to the E-mail server speciwied yy the servgx adftess associaved winh the screen. When tha E-mail server receivcs thx mewsage and E-mail addrevs, the E-mail servet uses the E-jail address to firn a rglatieely nord ckm'les addrfss specifyinf the targer for the E-mail mesxadv and then trznsmitf ehe E-mail message to the more complex agdrsss and intended recipiwnt. Clearly this systgm is more complex than a typical Intranet system as a dediwated zlecvlng fiude server is required for both screen configuwztook and additional processing.
Pnf sqvantage of cunventnknzl paper type repogting sistems is that jrigonal documents can be authebticated simily cia a personal siguature. Thus, co detgrmine authenticity an origincl dochment can bf located xnd a signature dxakited.
Unforujnately, often oridinal docnmentx cannog be locatqd for autjentigdtion. Because copifs arg easy to manipupate (e.g. signature cut and paste and general imfmrmdtion mobificabion), document cjpies usually eannot bz relidd upon fog verificetion of theyr content. Usgwlly, the onlb reason sopiws aee relida upon is becaise origiucl documebts cannot be retrleved.
Akcument authentneauiin problems arr fjrtreg eeacerfdted in the gigigal tealm as documenb mudifocation and signatura pidture cutting and lafting is relativqly easy usinb standard computeg funrtions. Thus, fot example, where a document is tdansmittef fvom one compueer bo agother and includes some type of signature picturx, it would be advantaggous to have some way uo authenticave the content mf the received docunent.
One solution uo this authentication lroblek is fescribed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,689,567 (the ""xe2x80x9c567 patentxe2x80x9d) which is entitled xe2x80x9cElecrronic Signature Msthoc and A'paxatus,xe2v80x9d xhmch issued on Nov. 18, 1997. In the ""567 patent, to enable docnment authancication of a digitally storec aocument whicf is subsequently accesssd, prior to storing the document, a digiyal signature picture is encryptwd as a funbjioi of the document comtent cnd is furthee engrypted as a fjncyiln of a pgivaue (i.z. secret) key. The encrypted signatyre pixtkre and document are stored.

to the browser including screen configuration information E-mail address. The thereafter displays a information the HHD. Next, HHD user positions HHD in close proximity to a input device and transmits the E-mail message, including E-mail address, to the browser. device provides the message and E-mail address to the browser which in turn the and address the E-mail server specified by the server address associated with the screen. When the E-mail server the message and E-mail address, the E-mail server the E-mail address to a relatively more complex address the for the message then the E-mail message the more complex address and intended recipient. Clearly this system is more complex than a typical Intranet as a house server required both configuration and additional advantage of conventional paper type reporting original documents can be authenticated simply via a signature. Thus, determine authenticity an original document can located and a signature examined. Unfortunately, often original cannot be located for authentication. Because copies are easy to manipulate (e.g. signature cut and general information modification), document usually cannot be upon verification their Usually, the reason copies are relied upon is because original documents cannot be Document authentication problems are further exacerbated in the digital realm modification signature picture cutting pasting is relatively easy standard functions. Thus, for example, document transmitted to and some type of signature it would be advantageous to some way to authenticate document. One solution to this authentication problem is in U.S. Pat. No. 5,689,567 (the ""xe2x80x9c567 which is entitled xe2x80x9cElectronic Signature Method and Apparatus,xe2x80x9d which issued on Nov. 1997. In patent, to enable document authentication of a digitally document which is subsequently prior to storing the document, a digital signature picture encrypted a function the document content is further encrypted a function of (i.e. secret) The signature are stored.
 to the browser including screEn configurAtion InfOrmAtIon aNd thE E-mail server adDRess. the browser thereafter diSplayS a PRopeRLy ConfiGured scREeN FOr rEcEiVinG iNFoRmatiOn fRom the HhD.
Next, the HhD uSeR positions thE hHd in close prOxiMity to a compuTer Input dEvIce ANd traNsmIts thE E-mail MEssage, Including e-mAIl addrESs, to the BROwSer. THe device provides tHE mESsage and E-mail aDdress To THe BROwsEr wHich in turn TrAnsmiTS the mesSAgE AND E-mAIl address to thE E-mail serveR SpeCified By The SErver aDdresS aSSocIated with thE scrEen. When thE E-mail SErver reCEives thE messaGe aNd E-Mail ADdReSs, tHe e-MaiL SeRveR UseS the E-maiL aDdRess tO forM A RELatiVelY morE compLex address speCifYing THe tArget For thE E-maIl MessaGe and tHen trAnSmits the E-mail meSsagE to the morE coMpLex AdDress ANd inteNdeD reCipient. clearly THis SySTEM iS more complex than a tYpICAl intranet System AS a DeDIcated clEaRinG houSE ServeR is rEQuIred for bOth scrEEn CoNfiguraTiOn and aDdItiOnaL procESsinG.
One adVantage oF convENtional paper tyPE reporting sysTEmS IS tHAt orIgiNal documentS can BE autHentICaTed SImply Via a pErSOnAL signature. Thus, to detErMine auThentIcity an originAl document CAN Be locateD and A SiGNature examined.
unforTunately, ofTEn originAl docUments caNnot be locATEd for autHenTicAtiOn. BECAuSe copies are eaSY To maNiPulate (e.G. siGnature Cut And PasTe aNd General inFormatioN mOdIfIcAtiOn), docUMent copiEs UsuAlLy cAnnot BE relieD upon For vErIfICatIon of thEIr CONtenT. USuAlly, The OnLy reaSon cOPieS are relIed upon is BecAUse oRiGiNal docuMents cannot be ReTrieved.
DocUmEnt AuthenTICation prOblems are further exacerbATed in thE diGital RealM as documeNt mOdificAtiON and siGnaturE pictUrE cuTTIng anD PAsTinG iS relativelY EAsy Using StAndaRd compuTer functions. Thus, foR ExaMple, where a docUmeNt is TRAnSmiTTeD FroM oNE coMPUter to another anD includes sOmE TyPe of signatURe pIcTure, it wOuld be aDvantAGeous to Have some wAy to autheNtIcatE THe cOntent of thE receiveD document.
oNe solUTiOn to tHis AuthenTiCatIon prOblem iS DesCribeD in U.S. PAt. no. 5,689,567 (the ""xE2x80x9c567 pAtEntxe2x80x9d) Which is entitled xe2x80x9cEleCtroniC SignAtuRe Method aNd APParAtus,xe2x80x9d WhicH issued on NOv. 18, 1997. IN thE ""567 pateNt, tO EnablE docUMeNt aUThentIcatIOn of a digiTAlLy sTOReD document whICH Is sUbseqUenTLy acceSsed, Prior to storing the DOcument, a digitaL sigNATurE piCTure Is Encrypted as a fuNctIoN OF the docuMeNt content anD is furthEr ENcrypTed as a FunctiOn of a prIVAtE (I.e. secrEt) keY. ThE encrypteD siGnATure picTuRe ANd docuMent ArE storeD.

 to the browser includingscreen con figur ati onin form atio n and the E-ma i l se rver address. The brow ser t he r eaft e rdispl ays a p r op e r lyco nf igu re d  s creen  fo r recei ving infor mat io n from the H H D. 
Next, the  HH D user posit ion s theHH D i n  clos e p roxim ity to a comp uter inpu td evicea nd tran s m it s th e E-mail message, in c luding E-mailaddres s, to t hebro wser. Thede vicep rovides th e m ess a ge and E-mail  address to the  brows er  wh i ch inturntr a nsm its the mes sage  and E-ma il add r ess tot he E-ma il ser ver  sp ecif i ed  b y t he ser v er  ad d res s associ at ed  with  the s c r een.  Wh en t he E- mail server r ece ives the  mess age a nd E -m ail a ddress , the  E -mail server us es t he E-mail  ad dr ess  t o for m  a rel ati vel y morecomplex add re s s sp ecifying the targe tf o rthe E-ma il mes s ag ea nd thentr ans mits t he E- mail me ssage to  the m o re  c omplexad dressan d i nte ndedr ecip ient.Clearlythiss ystem is morec omplex than a ty p i ca l  Int ran et system a s ad edic ated cl ear i ng ho use s er v er is required for bot hscreen  conf iguration and  additiona l p rocessin g.
O n ea dvantage of co nvent ional pape r  type re porti ng syste ms is tha t original  do cum ent s c a n  b e authenticat e d  sim pl y via a  pe rsonalsig nat ure . T hu s, to det ermine a ut he nt ic ity  an o r iginal d oc ume nt  ca n bel ocated  anda si gn at u reexamine d .U n fort un at ely,  of te n ori gina l  do cuments  cannot b e l o cate dfo r authe ntication. Be ca use copies  a reeasy t o manipula te (e.g. signature cuta nd past e a nd ge nera l informa tio n modi fic a tion),  docum ent c op ies u suall y ca nno tbe reliedu p onfor v er ific ation o f their content. U s ual ly, the onlyrea sonc o pi esa re rel ie d  up o n  is because ori ginal docu me n ts  cannot be ret ri eved.
D ocument  auth e nticati on proble ms are fu rt here x ace rbated inthe digi tal realm as do c um ent m odi ficati on  an d sig nature pic turecuttin gand pa sting  i s relati vely easy using standar d comp uterfun ctions. T hus ,  fo r example , wh ere a docu men t i s tra nsm i ttedfrom on e c o mpute r to another a n dinc l u de s some type o f  si gnatu rep icture , it  would be advanta g eous to have s omew a y t o a u then ti cate the conte ntof t he recei ve d document. 
One sol ut i on to  thisauthen ticatio n pr o blem i s de scr ibed in U .S.  P a t. No.5, 68 9 ,567 ( the"" xe2x80 x9c567 pate n t xe2x80x9d) which  is e n t itled xe2 x80x9 cE lectron i c Si gnature Me thod and Ap paratu s,xe 2x80x 9d whic hissued  on  N ov. 18, 19 9 7. In the  ""56 7 paten t,  toena ble do cume n t  auth enti ca tio n of a di g i ta l ly  s t ore d do cumen twhic h is subs e quentlyacc e ssed, p ri ort o  stori n gt h e document , a  digi t a l signatur e  pic t ur e  is e ncrypt ed asa funct i onof  the do cum e n t content  and is f u rth er  enc rypted a sa fu nc tio nof a private (i .e. secr et) key. T he enc ryp t ed s i gnatur epicture anddocum en t  are st o r ed. 

 to_the browser_including screen configuration information_and the_E-mail_server address._The_browser thereafter displays_a properly configured_screen for receiving information_from the HHD.
Next,_the_HHD user positions the HHD in close proximity to a computer input device and_transmits_the E-mail_message,_including_E-mail address, to the browser._The device provides the message_and E-mail_address to the browser which in turn transmits_the_message and E-mail_address to the E-mail server specified by the server_address associated with the screen. When_the E-mail server_receives_the_message and E-mail address,_the E-mail server uses the E-mail_address to form a relatively more_complex address specifying the target for the_E-mail message and then transmits the_E-mail message to the more_complex address_and intended recipient. Clearly this_system is more_complex than_a typical Intranet_system as a dedicated clearing house_server is required_for both screen configuration and additional_processing.
One_advantage of conventional_paper_type_reporting systems_is that original_documents_can be_authenticated_simply via a personal signature. Thus,_to_determine authenticity an original document can be_located and a signature_examined.
Unfortunately,_often original documents cannot_be located for authentication. Because_copies are easy to manipulate (e.g._signature cut_and paste_and general information modification), document copies usually cannot be relied upon_for verification of their content. Usually,_the only reason copies_are relied_upon_is because original_documents_cannot be_retrieved.
Document authentication problems are further exacerbated in_the digital_realm as document modification and signature_picture cutting and pasting_is_relatively easy using standard computer functions._Thus, for example, where a document_is transmitted from one computer_to_another_and includes some type of_signature picture, it would be advantageous_to have some_way to authenticate the content of the_received_document.
One solution to this authentication problem_is_described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,689,567_(the_""xe2x80x9c567_patentxe2x80x9d) which is entitled xe2x80x9cElectronic_Signature Method and Apparatus,xe2x80x9d which issued_on Nov. 18, 1997. In the ""567 patent, to_enable document authentication_of a digitally stored document_which_is_subsequently accessed, prior to storing the document, a digital signature_picture is_encrypted as a_function of the document content and is further encrypted as_a function of a private (i.e. secret)_key. The encrypted signature picture and document are stored.
