Abstract: An interactive web and mobile phone game system may include a web server having a database, a computer software program and a portable electronic device for interactively communicating with each other via a communications link when playing the game. The game may be played via computer such as a mobile phone, computer terminal or the like. As a non-limiting example, a portable electronic device may be utilized in a vehicle having an actuator linked to a transceiver via a communication interface. A plurality of vehicle components may further be linked to the actuator. In this way, the game may be played using the portable electronic device for remotely communicating with the web server and vehicle components via the communications link.

Abstract: Appointment scheduling systems and methods of providing service receivers with remote appointment scheduling capabilities utilizing the Internet. According to one embodiment, at least one service provider, such as a physician, enters a schedule into a computer system showing time slots in which the physician will see patients. This system is linked to the Internet where it is available for viewing by the general public. When a member of the general public accesses the scheduling system, the potential service receiver can view the entire schedule and make appointments. The appointment schedule of the service provider is modified and most preferably, the appointment schedule of the service receiver is also modified. The scheduling system can also maintain the schedule of the service receiver. According to another aspect, in order to schedule an appointment, a service receiver can be required to make some pre-determined payment, for example, via a credit card or a debit card.