Systems and methods for a bidirectional multi-function communication module
Systems and methods are disclosed for bidirectional multifunction communication between a computing device and applications located at an external server. The bidirectional communications allows an operation to be performed on a file using a computing device and an external server. In one implementation, an application resides on a desktop computer that is connected to the Internet. The application sends a request to an external server accessible through the Internet using a bidirectional communication system. The server accepts and processes the request and provides data back to the computer via the same bidirectional communication system. A user may then access the data, manipulate it and provide an additional request to the server via the bidirectional communication system.
1. A server for performing an operation on a file, comprising:
a connection to a bidirectional Internet communication layer providing for bidirectional communication between the server and a remote device; and
at least one processor configured to perform the operation on the file, the processor configured to perform a set of instructions comprising:
receiving, via the bidirectional Internet communication layer from the remote device, a request to perform the operation on the file, the request comprising the file, the operation comprising adding a signature to the file, and information used to authenticate the request;
generating a second file by performing the operation on the received file;
creating a response comprising the second file; and
sending the response via the bidirectional Internet communication layer to the remote device.
2. The server of claim 1 , wherein the set of instructions further comprises connecting to one or more authorization databases to obtain an authorization code.
3. The server of claim 1 , wherein the information used to authenticate the request comprises a user's login credentials.
4. The server of claim 1 , wherein the operation is associated with litigation document software executed by the processor.
5. The server of claim 1 , wherein the set of instructions further comprises:
obtaining an authentication for the request; and
adding to the request an indication that the request has been authenticated.
6. The server of claim 5 , wherein the request includes a preference associated with the operation.
7. The server of claim 1 , wherein the remote device in the bidirectional communication with the server comprises a mobile device.
8. A method comprising:
receiving, via a bidirectional Internet communication layer configured to provide for bidirectional communication between a server and a remote device, a request from the remote device to perform an operation on a file, the request comprising the file, the operation comprising adding a signature to the file, and information used to authenticate the request;
generating a second file by performing the operation on the received file;
creating a response comprising the second file; and
sending the response via the bidirectional Internet communication layer to the remote device.
9. The method of claim 8 further comprising:
connecting to one or more authorization databases to obtain an authorization code.
10. The method of claim 8 , wherein the information used to authenticate the request comprises a user's login credentials.
11. The method of claim 8 , wherein the operation is associated with litigation document software executed by the processor.
12. The method of claim 8 further comprising:
obtaining an authentication for the request; and
adding to the request an indication that the request has been authenticated.
13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the request includes a preference associated with the operation.
14. The method of claim 8 , wherein the remote device in the bidirectional communication with the server comprises a mobile device.
15. A non-transitory computer readable medium storing instructions that cause a processor to perform steps of comprising:
receiving, via a bidirectional Internet communication layer configured to provide for bidirectional communication between a server and a remote device, a request from the remote device to perform an operation on a file, the request comprising the file, the operation comprising adding a signature to the file, and information used to authenticate the request;
generating a second file by performing the operation on the received file;
creating a response comprising the second file; and
sending the response via the bidirectional Internet communication layer to the remote device.
16. The server of claim 15 , wherein the set of instructions further comprises connecting to one or more authorization databases to obtain an authorization code.
17. The server of claim 15 , wherein the information used to authenticate the request comprises a user's login credentials.
18. The server of claim 15 , wherein the operation is associated with litigation document software executed by the processor.
19. The server of claim 15 , wherein the set of instructions further comprises:
obtaining an authentication for the request; and
adding to the request an indication that the request has been authenticated.
20. The server of claim 19 , wherein the request includes a preference associated with the operation.