Method and apparatus for generating configurable documents

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APP PUB NO 20030018481A1
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09810515

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In an embodiment of the invention the documents discussed herein are representative of a document or set of documents that are customized to fit a particular situation. Thus, the invention enables users to generate a document that represents a specific arrangement between parties. For instance embodiments of the invention may be utilized to generate contracts relating to the sale or distribution of a certain product. Each document that is generated by the system is comprised of a set of interrelated components. Each of the components is assembled into a document template that when processed by a configuration engine forms a configured document. Each document template may comprise one or more textual components and/or compensation components. [The textual components comprise subject specific text that can be integrated into the document during the assembly processes. Compensation components comprise information relating to a schema for paying individual commissions. Each compensation component may draw from a commission model and utilize the bonus and quota components thereof.] During processing of the document template, the configuration engine may use a set of rules as input. These rules define the interrelationship between the various components of the document.

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VERSATA DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC6011 WEST COURTYARD DRIVE AUSTIN TX 78730

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Erickson, Charles Cedar Park, TX 10 315
Zhou, Cheng Austin, TX 72 569

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