Automating Shared Review for Reader using the Acrobat 9 SDK

I am new to the Acrobat SDK as well as writing plug-ins.
However, I have been tasked with implementing a "Shared Review" in Reader for collaborative proofing.  I understand how to do this using the "Send for Shared Review" wizard in Acrobat, however I need to automate this process.  The PDFs that will be proofed in a "Shared Review" session using Reader are generated from a hot folder process, so there is no physical end user to run the Acrobat 9 "Send for Shared Review" for every PDF.  I need to automate this process.
I was told that the SDK would allow this, but at the same time I have read some posts that claim this can not be done in the SDK and LiveCycle is required.
Can someone confirm that the SDK can enable a PDF for "Shared Review"?  If so, how is this done?
If it can not be done, is the only option LiveCycle or can an Acrobat macro be written to simulate the "Send for Shared Review" wizard?
Thanks in advance.

Is it technically feasible?  Yes, but it is far from simple.
Is it possible?  Probably not.
In order for Reader to load a plug-in, that plug-in must contain a certificate provided to you by Adobe after completing the "RIKLA" process (Reader Integration Key License Agreement).  Part of this process is a team at Adobe reviewing the purpose of your plug-in to verify that it does not try to duplicate functionality available in Acrobat.  For this reason, I don't think your plug-in would be approved.  You should certainly submit a RIKLA application anyways just to make sure (you can do this before you start with any code so you're not wasting effort if it gets declined).
You can find the RIKLA info here:
http://www.adobe.com/devnet/reader/ikla.html

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