Abstract: The present invention discloses a playback unit and method for obtaining contact information from prospective purchasers pertaining to an automobile for sale. The playback unit allows prospective purchasers to leave contact information which is transmitted to the automobile dealer. Further, the playback unit incorporates a GPS system to provide location information to the dealer.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for enrolling an Internet merchant thereby permitting credit card processing for the transaction of goods and/or services for that Internet or electronic merchant. In order to efficiently and effectively enroll the Internet merchant in a timely manner, the electronic merchant empowers a responsible, named party through a limited power of attorney, thereby allowing the party to enroll the merchant without the delays inherent in the current enrollment procedures for Internet credit card processing.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an audio playback unit and method for assembling and providing information pertaining to an automobile for sale to prospective purchasers. Both non-replaceable and replaceable memories are utilized to provide the information. An automated method selects and organizes speech elements, which may originate either in the non-replaceable or replaceable memory, to be spoken by the playback unit.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an audio playback unit and method for assembling and providing information pertaining to an automobile for sale to prospective purchasers. Both non-replaceable and replaceable memories are utilized to provide the information. An automated method selects and organizes speech elements, which may originate either in the non-replaceable or replaceable memory, to be spoken by the playback unit.