Abstract: A multifunctional information management system that integrates a plurality of modules, each of the modules being interfaced via a relational database. The integrated system manages a large volume of business, data, and image information and is capable of being accessed/organized via the Internet. One embodiment of the multifunctional information management system is an ultrasound laboratory information management system (ULIMS) for a medical ultrasound imaging and hemodynamic laboratory, e.g., an echocardiographic or comparable medical laboratory environment, incorporating a multifunctional management system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an online appointment scheduling system. The system is configured to register a client (e.g., doctor) and at least a first and second vendor (e.g., sales representative) with the system. The system receives from the client a set of rules for vendor appointments. A client schedule of available appointments is generated that complies with the set of rules. The client schedule is accessible by the first vendor, to allow the first vendor to book an appointment. Once booked, the appointment is designated as a pending appointment. The system then requires that the first vendor confirm the pending appointment within a confirmation window and, where upon confirmation, the appointment is designated as a confirmed appointment. Alternatively, if the first vendor fails to confirm the appointment within the confirmation window, a notification is sent to a second vendor of a now available appointment.

Abstract: A multifunctional information management system that integrates a plurality of modules, each of the modules being interfaced via a relational database. The integrated system manages a large volume of business, data, and image information and is capable of being accessed/organized via the Internet. One embodiment of the multifunctional information management system is an ultrasound laboratory information management system (ULIMS) for a medical ultrasound imaging and hemodynamic laboratory, e.g., an echocardiographic or comparable medical laboratory environment, incorporating a multifunctional management system.