Abstract: A parent computer application interacts with one or more independently operating embedded child applications so as to provide an integrated seamless operating environment in which the embedded child applications are presented through the user interface of the parent application and may be controlled through the parent application. A computer operating system provides a user interface such that each installed computer application is allocated its own respective memory space by the operating system, and includes a library that is utilized for its operation, only one of the computer applications as an active application at any time. The system detects when one of the embedded child applications is the active application of the operating system, and in response changes a parent application attribute to ensure that a single integrated application window is displayed.

Abstract: An estimate compliance tool to specify estimate compliance criteria is presented. In one embodiment, the tool can be provided using hardware, software or a combination thereof, and can be configured to include functionality to facilitate creation of rules to outline criteria for estimate creation or invoicing. In one embodiment, a user interface is provided to a user to provide the opportunity to enter vehicle and parts identification to which a rule will apply. The user can also be prompted to enter a rule requirement or suggestion such as, for example, the type of parts required. The system can include a first module configured to accept user input specifying vehicle criteria; a second module configured to accept user input specifying parts criteria; and a third module configured to create an estimate compliance rule based on the entered vehicle selection criteria and parts criteria.

Abstract: A system and method of administering, tracking and managing of claims processing.