Method and system for processing return fax document deliveries

Abstract

A method and apparatus for processing return fax document deliveries is disclosed. The method may include receiving fax data for transmission to a first party, storing the received fax data, encoding a digital mark, creating fax image using the stored fax data and the encoded digital mark, transmitting the generated fax image to the first party, receiving a return fax image from the first party, the return fax image including the fax data and the encoded digital mark, decoding the digital mark, extracting any information on the return fax image that was added by the first party, and routing the return fax image with the stored fax data, the decoded digital mark, and the extracted additional information to at least one workflow recipient.