Abstract: A system and method for dispensing a key from a key kiosk disposed at a realtor's office near a real property based on a showing appointment scheduled with a showing scheduling system. The appointment, including a date and time, as well as an authorized user is communicated from the showing scheduling system to the key kiosk. The user then authenticates herself or himself to the kiosk at the appropriate time, and the key is dispensed.

Abstract: A showing management system for automatically controlling access to an electronic lockbox utilizing showing appointment data maintained by the showing management system, whereby the showing appointment data is transmitted to the electronic lockbox and/or electronic key device. The electronic lockbox will open only when the actual access time is within the scheduled showing appointment time. The showing management system further programmatically matching a specific electronic lockbox with a specific Listing ID, whereby lockbox access data from an electronic lockbox are matched with showing appointment records maintained in the showing management system to complete the lockbox access records when the Listing ID for a particular showing appointment is missing from the lockbox access record.

Abstract: A showing management system for automatically controlling access to an electronic lockbox utilizing showing appointment data maintained by the showing management system, whereby the showing appointment data is transmitted to the electronic lockbox and/or electronic key device. The electronic lockbox will open only when the actual access time is within the scheduled showing appointment time. The showing management system further programmatically matching a specific electronic lockbox with a specific Listing ID, whereby lockbox access data from an electronic lockbox are matched with showing appointment records maintained in the showing management system to complete the lockbox access records when the Listing ID for a particular showing appointment is missing from the lockbox access record.

Abstract: A SpeedWriter program of this invention that upon loaded into a PDA, cell phone, tablet PC, or other computer processor, the loads lists of words, phrases and special characters on disk or memory in the computer that we will refer to as a dictionary. To get to the word, the user must search through the dictionary. SpeedWriter uses the editing functions of the system by treating SpeedWriter input as combinations of keyboard strokes and of a pointing device. SpeedWriter can accommodate a word, phrase, and whole sections of text rather than just characters. SpeedWriter can use dictionaries of common phrases and include algorithms to constantly update a user's frequently used groups of words. that involves quickly scanning an internal dictionary and providing text or word options based upon selected alphanumeric sets, and further narrowing the sets of characters until the desired text is selected and also a family of devices with this method programmed there within.

Abstract: A process for managing the showing and usage of real estate up for sale. The process allows buyers to schedule a showing or in person viewing of real estate directly through an Internet web site. The buyer will be able to view the schedule of multiple properties in their area giving them the ability to plan their house hunting expeditions. Sellers of real estate may block out times when they do not want their property shown directly from their own computers. Agents will have complete visibility of the seller's availability time thereby increasing availability to schedule. Sellers will also be able to view when agents have scheduled a showing for their property and gain access to historical records of their property showings. Agents will be able to list properties for showings and make appointments for their clients to view other agents' properties with a click of a mouse. The central scheduling focus will be around the property.

Abstract: A SpeedWriter program of this invention that upon loaded into a PDA, cell phone, tablet PC, or other computer processor, the loads lists of words, phrases and special characters on disk or memory in the computer that we will refer to as a dictionary. To get to the word, the user must search through the dictionary. SpeedWriter uses the editing functions of the system by treating SpeedWriter input as combinations of keyboard strokes and of a pointing device. SpeedWriter can accommodate a word, phrase, and whole sections of text rather than just characters. SpeedWriter can use dictionaries of common phrases and include algorithms to constantly update a user's frequently used groups of words. that involves quickly scanning an internal dictionary and providing text or word options based upon selected alphanumeric sets, and further narrowing the sets of characters until the desired text is selected and also a family of devices with this method programmed there within.

Abstract: A property access system that uses a computer system to generate an unlocking code that is unique for the person seeking access and/or the date and time of access, and a lock apparatus, possibly portable, that utilizes the unlocking code to provide access. The portable lock can be used in a lockbox configuration to allow access to contents inside the box, such as a mechanical key and information. In a lockbox configuration the lockbox has a doorknob shackle and a compartment that holds a key that allows the user to enter a property. The code used to access the key compartment is only good for an interval of time such as 15 minutes or a day. Each lock has a serial number, a clock, a unique encryption key, and an encryption algorithm to calculate the acceptable access codes for a specific time. The lock owner and a central facility have the same encryption algorithm and encryption key to calculate the entry code for a specific time.

Abstract: A process for managing the showing and usage of real estate up for sale. The process allows buyers to schedule a showing or in person viewing of real estate directly through an Internet web site. The buyer will be able to view the schedule of multiple properties in their area giving them the ability to plan their house hunting expeditions. Sellers of real estate may block out times when they do not want their property shown directly from their own computers. Agents will have complete visibility of the seller's availability time thereby increasing availability to schedule. Sellers will also be able to view when agents have scheduled a showing for their property and gain access to historical records of their property showings. Agents will be able to list properties for showings and make appointments for their clients to view other agents' properties with a click of a mouse. The central scheduling focus will be around the property.