Open and edit PDF files like sharepoint

In sharepoint when we open a PDF document, an ActiveX control gets installed, and the file opens in Adobe Reader installed at the client machine. There is also an additional menu item that allows the file to be checked in back to the server.
I need to achieve a similar kind of functionality for my application. Can some one guide me on where I need to start?
The purpose here is to automate the task of downloading the PDF file, editing it and then uploading it back to server.
I am ok if there is any way the file can be opened in the browser itself and then edited and saved (like by using any activeX control).
Are there any tools or licenses I need to buy for this ?
Thanks

Adobe Reader won't but Acrobat Pro XI can open the same document in two windows and it updates both as you make changes "on the fly"...
The downside? $499.
Acrobat Standard is $299 and I don't know if it can do the "one doc two window" editing.

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As i understand you want to open and update word file. Please have a look at below links:
http://mysharepointwork.blogspot.ca/2010/06/programmatically-open-and-save.html
http://howtosharepoint.blogspot.ca/2010/05/programmatically-edit-and-save-file.html
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