Browser Plugin Invoice Integration for Faster Payment Processing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing accounting systems require users to navigate through multiple steps to access and process outstanding invoices, leading to inefficiencies and increased time consumption, especially when dealing with large volumes of invoices.

Innovation Solution

A computer-implemented method and system that analyzes web pages to identify unique bill identifiers, retrieves additional information via an API, and displays it in a user-friendly interface, facilitating real-time data synchronization and payment processing through a web browser plugin, compatible with multiple accounting systems and browsers.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If users navigate through multiple steps within accounting systems to access invoice details, then the system can provide comprehensive invoice information, but the time required and operational complexity increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveInvoice information accessibilityVSAvoidTime to access and process invoices

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a web browser plugin as an intermediary layer between the user and the accounting system. The plugin automatically extracts invoice data from the accounting system's web interface and presents it in a simplified, user-friendly format within the browser, eliminating the need for users to navigate through multiple system steps while maintaining comprehensive information access

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent extracts critical invoice information (such as bill identifier, amount, due date, and payment status) from the accounting system's web page and displays it in a simplified format within the browser plugin. This extraction allows users to access essential invoice details without navigating through the full accounting system interface, significantly reducing time and effort required

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Loss of information

If users manually search for specific invoice details distributed across multiple system parts, then comprehensive information can be found, but the operational simplicity and ease of use decrease

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveSpecific invoice detail availabilityVSAvoidUser interface simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the functionality of multiple accounting system components into a single unified interface within the web browser plugin. Invoice details that were previously distributed across multiple system pages and sections are consolidated into one integrated display, allowing users to access all necessary information in a single location without navigating through complex system structures

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The plugin performs preliminary extraction and organization of invoice information automatically when the user accesses the accounting system. By pre-processing and structuring the data in advance within the plugin interface, the system eliminates the need for users to manually search through distributed information, significantly improving ease of operation while maintaining complete information availability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If the system integrates with multiple accounting systems and browsers, then versatility and applicability increase, but the system complexity and development requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveCompatibility with accounting systems and browsersVSAvoidSystem integration complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs the web browser plugin with universal functionality that works across multiple accounting systems and web browsers simultaneously. The plugin uses standard web technologies and protocols that are widely supported, allowing it to extract and display invoice information from various accounting platforms without requiring system-specific customization, thereby achieving broad versatility while managing complexity through standardized approaches

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20250285151A1Computer-Automated Integration with Web-Based Accounting Systems for Improved Display and Processing of Invoices

Publication Date: 2025.09.11 SKYLINE PAYMENT SYST LLC

AI summary

A computer-implemented method and system manages and processes outstanding bills within various accounting software applications. The method includes analyzing a web page to identify a unique bill identifier (e.g., within the web page's URL or a user interface element of the web page), obtaining additional bill information from the accounting system based on the unique bill identifier, and displaying this information in a user-friendly interface. A web browser plugin facilitates real-time data synchronization and payment processing by interacting with the accounting system through an API. The system streamlines the payment process by reducing the number of steps required, improving the efficiency and accuracy of financial transactions. The system is designed to be compatible with multiple accounting systems and web browsers, ensuring broad applicability and ease of use.