Abstract: A system for distributing products information an associated methods are disclosed. The product information system having a network connected to the product information system, the network connected to customer devices, store devices, manufacturer devices and at least one workplace, wherein product information is transmitted from the customer devices, store devices, and manufacturer devices to the product information system through the network, wherein the product information system is in communication with the at least one workplace, the at least one workplace having at least one workstation device, and wherein the at least one workstation device is capable of displaying and interacting with the processed product information.

Abstract: A service assignment network and associated methods are disclosed. The service assignment network having at least a manager device, the manager device housing a manager service assignment application, and the manager service assignment application allowing a manager to select a client, a workstation, an employee, and a service and communicate the selections to the service assignment network; and an employee device in communication with the manager device, the employee device housing an employee service assignment application, the employee service assignment application allowing an employee to accept or reject selections made by the manager service assignment application, and the employee service assignment application causing the employee device to provide visual indicators to indicate whether the service has been completed.

Abstract: A smart timer device and associated methods are disclosed. The smart timer having at least a receiver and a visual indicator. The receiver configured to wait for a message, receive the message, process the message, and obtain a value from the message. The visual indicator connected in association to the receiver and displaying the visual indicator for a set amount of time based on the value obtained from the message.