Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods are disclosed that manage transactions and communication between car dealers and lenders. In one embodiment, the system lessens risks for lenders and makes relationships with dealers safer and easier to administer. In one embodiment, a dealer may utilize the system to manage its inventory, obtain and manage credit history information about potential customers, help customers apply for credit, transact credit applications and credit approvals with various lenders, submit applications to multiple lenders, select from among the accepting lenders, and manage forms used to complete a transaction.

Abstract: An alarm monitoring and electrical interface panel provides DC power to plural devices in a system as well as power and analog and/or discrete alarms to a system alarm controller in monitoring power provided to the devices within the system. The analog alarms include a first LED which turns off when input power to the electrical interface panel is lost and a second LED which turns off when output power to the device being controlled is lost such as due to a failure of the electrical interface panel. Also included is an overcurrent protection feature which limits the current provided to a powered device as well as the current provided to the system alarm controller. In the discrete alarm approach, a DC current is applied to the alarm signal for powering a device being controlled in the system. If power is lost, a third LED is turned off providing a visual indication of power failure.

Abstract: A system is provided for providing a consumer, via the Internet or other global information network, with a practice test for a desired standardized test. In accordance with the present invention, a consumer who wishes to take a practice test accesses the system via a remote electronic connection such as the Internet, other global information network, or direct point-to-point telephone connection. Upon accessing the system, the consumer selects and takes an on-line practice test. The system calculates the consumer's score on the practice test, and recommends appropriate study aids to the consumer based upon the consumer's score. The consumer then has the option of electronically purchasing the recommended study aid through the system.

Abstract: A centralized humidification controlled container system including one or more containers to confine perishable goods in a humidification controlled environment, a portable master unit container which confines the controlling equipment with a source of humidification water, and means of connecting the master unit container to each of the perishable goods containers in such a way as to pass information and fluid between the master unit container and each attached perishable goods container.