Abstract: Apparatus and method by which editing control, but not ownership, of electronic documents are transferred from one device, such as a desktop personal computer, to a mobile device, such as a tablet or smartphone. Online forms residing in a catalog on the server are associated with a customer. The customer is identified within the instance of the form by a unique identification code. The forms are queued or staged within the server for completion by or for that customer. To transfer editing control to a mobile device, a barcode is displayed on the monitor which conveys information regarding the form to the mobile device through its camera.

Abstract: Apparatus and method by which editing control, but not ownership, of electronic documents are transferred from one device, such as a desktop personal computer, to a mobile device, such as a tablet or smartphone. Online forms residing in a catalog on the server are associated with a customer. The customer is identified within the instance of the form by a unique identification code. The forms are queued or staged within the server for completion by or for that customer. To transfer editing control to a mobile device, a barcode is displayed on the monitor which conveys information regarding the form to the mobile device through its camera.