Abstract: An alarm system and method for communicating an alarm message from a client device to an identified recipient. No user-installed application programs related to the alarm system are stored on the client device. A hyperlink shortcut is automatically generated on the client device, linking the client device to an alarm server. A single action by the user activates the shortcut, sending an alarm message including a UserID, a PCName, and an alarm code to the server. The server accesses a database based on the information in the alarm message and retrieves recipient information including address, communication mode, and message content. The message content is then sent to at least one predefined recipient.

Abstract: An engine service monitoring system and method for an engine having a spark plug, an ignition circuit with a transformer and a spark plug wire disposed between the spark plug and a coil of the transformer. A counting circuit for counting the ignition or spark pulses is inductively coupled to the spark plug wire such that for every spark pulse generated, a DC pulse is provided by a rectifier of the counting circuit. The DC pulses are provided to a computing element which computes the total number of the pulses, selectively adjusts the count on the basis of a low-oil pressure condition, an out-of-range temperature condition or other suitable operator-defined condition. The computing element also compares the adjusted count with one or more service change interval threshold values to provide an alarm to indicate that a service change is needed. The threshold values are either factory-set or field-adjustable.

Abstract: A programmable event reminder apparatus is housed in a "pocket-sized" casing and includes a microcomputer for processing selected parameters representing a plurality of events and the times at which the events are scheduled to occur. The microcomputer keeps track of the actual time and generates an alarm signal at the time that each of the programmed events is scheduled to occur. The apparatus includes a visual display, whereby the particular event and the scheduled time of the event are displayed when the alarm signal is generated. A current alarm signal will continue until it is disabled by the user. The alarm signals corresponding to subsequently scheduled events will be at least temporarily disabled until the current alarm signal is disabled by the user, such that the user will not be reminded of subsequent events until the current alarm signal is acknowledged by the user.