The Apple Pencil is now supported, as well as other improvements. By using the Apple Pencil and iSignatureSuite, you can now detect the pressure distribution of your signature, and your typeface is also detected more clearly. The Apple Pencil is currently only compatible with the iPad Pro.

The start screen shows all the documents loaded and their statuses (signed, partially signed, unsigned, etc.), their expiration dates and much more. You can also sort the view by various criteria and select a document for editing.

In view mode, you can zoom into and scroll through the document with the iPad in the usual manner.

Any entry fields in the document can be completed on the iPad and iPhone before commencing the signing process. As well as filling purely text-based fields, you can also fill marking fields (such as checkboxes, radio buttons), e.g. agree to the terms and conditions. It is also possible to use drop-down menus.

Signing on the iPad and iPhone can be initiated by manual selection of the signature field, or by starting a pre-defined, fully automated signature process that ensures no signatures are forgotten and eliminates manual entry. The biometric data is safely encrypted and linked with the document. For protection, each signature is protected on the server by a digital certificate. By using ISO-compliant signatures, the document can later be checked for changes and manipulation by any recipient (e.g., by using Adobe Reader).

The process of automatically generating a signature can be defined for each document with webSignatureOffice via the server and is guided by either keyword in the PDF or by PDF signature fields (if the loaded document already contains these). This method ensures that even documents where the position and number of the signatures varies can be processed fully automatically. A third option is to state the pre-defined position details (page and X/Y position). It is, of course, possible to add a signature field in the document manually and to alter the size and position before it is signed by yourself or a business partner.

Documents are exchanged and controlled via an encrypted (SSL) webSignatureOffice server, which has a web interface that allows easy management of documents, signature sequences, and users. Business customers can also choose to run the server themselves and then activate and control it directly via interfaces (web services) from the customer's system.

After the iSignatureSuite app is synchronized with the webSignatureOffice server, it can also be used to edit the loaded documents and capture signatures offline. The documents are automatically synchronized with the server as soon as iSignatureSuite is back online.

As a native iPad app, iSignatureSuite uses its full ergonomics with gesture control and trusted operating features as well as utilizing the speed of the iPad in the best possible way. Furthermore, business customers can integrate iSignatureSuite into their own apps as a component.

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The biometric data of the signature is already encrypted safely in the iPad and linked to the document in such a way as to prevent misuse in another document. A public RSA key (4096 bit), or similar, is used, so that the biometric data cannot be decrypted without access to the private RSA key assigned. This is stored safely with a notary who has produced the pair of keys. It is this procedure alone which allows the operator of the solution to demonstrate, should there be doubts, that they could not decrypt the biometric data and consequently could not misuse this to sign other or altered documents.

In addition, every signature on the server is again provided with a digital signature, so that each recipient can check the integrity of the document, for example by using Adobe Reader.

This product is a stand-alone, free signature app and does not require any additional third-party software (such as Adobe Acrobat). However, this signature capturing app is also available to integrators as a component for their own apps.

It is necessary to have a paid account with a webSignatureSuite server in order to run iSignatureSuite.

Learn more:

• Online signing with the webSignatureOffice online signature server

• PDF/A documents created by the customer (via webSignatureOffice server)
• It is also possible for the above PDF documents to have customer-defined signature fields and customer-created form fields

Output

• When the source document is PDF/A compliant, the document remains PDF/A compliant even after signing
•  ISO-compliant PDF signatures can be checked using all standard products (e.g., Adobe Reader) and enables interoperability with other signature processes and programs that conform to the standards
• Capture a handwritten electronic signature using an iPad and iPhone

• Sign directly in the document (no separate signature window)
• Preview of the selected PDFs
• Allows browsing, zooming and continuous scrolling of PDF documents
• Filling out PDF form fields and supports checkboxes, radio buttons, and drop-down menus
• Clear document management with status tracking and automatic reminder (for all signers)

Ability to customize / integrate

• Can also be fully integrated into customer's apps as a component

• Template management (saving documents for re-use, including signature templates)
• Intelligent signature templates (e.g., an automated positioning of signature fields, even for dynamic documents, using keywords)
• Jumps automatically to the signature fields during the signing process and zooms in if necessary
• Handles compulsory and optional signature fields differently (stop at compulsory field = stop the whole signing process)

• Supports encryption on the iPad using biometric data with RSA 4096 Bit
• Delayed signing is possible at any time without compromising safety
• Form fields automatically locked once signed
• Signatures provided can easily be checked (using Adobe Acrobat Reader)
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