Theresa A Ellis

US Patent:

20030191652, Oct 9, 2003

Filed:

Apr 3, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/115723

Inventors:

Mei Li - Gilbert AZ, US
Theresa Ellis - High Point NC, US
Edward Lungren - Sunnyvale CA, US
Susan Porter - Clive IA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/001000

Abstract:

A system that generates customs documents for the importation of goods purchased by a buyer from a seller in a transaction. The system includes a customs information system database that includes a first set of records configured to record transaction information identifying the goods purchased, and a second set of records configured to record assist information, such as a value for assistance provided by the buyer to the seller as part of the transaction, in lieu of additional payment for the goods. The database is configured for a broker to submit a request for transaction information to be sent to create customs documents. A system routine is configured to identify all assist information associated with the transaction, and automatically send the assist information along with the transaction information. Internet interfaces provide database access for both the buyer and the broker. The buyer can indirectly enter transaction information in the first set of records via purchasing software, and directly enter assist information in the second set of records. The broker can access the first and second set of records to add or modify either type of information, as well as request that transaction information be sent.

US Patent:

20030195815, Oct 16, 2003

Filed:

Apr 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/121268

Inventors:

Mei Li - Gilbert AZ, US
Theresa Ellis - High Point NC, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/026000

Abstract:

A system for generating and auditing customs documents for the importation of goods purchased by a buyer from a seller. The system includes a customs information system database that features records configured to record transaction information identifying the goods purchased, a customs classification of the purchased goods, and a valuation of the purchased goods. The system further includes an audit module configured periodically to audit the information in the records using a set of audit criteria. The audit module selectively audits only records containing transaction information that has been sent to a customs broker to be submitted to a customs authority.