Using know methods a digital signature, such as a one-way hash, of a document
is produced. A digital representation of a signature is associated with the digital
signature. The digital representation may be, for example, a digitized picture
of the signature. Both the digital signature and the digital representation of
the signature are sent to a recipient. The recipient may then view the digital
representation of the signature and provide visual confirmation of the authenticity
of the signature. In addition, the digital representation of the signature may
be electronically analyzed to determine a match. The digital representation of
the signature may then be shown to the recipient when the electronic analysis indicates
an authentically signed document so as to provide a visual assurance of integrity.
