Abstract: Systems and methods for receiving, processing and responding to text messages are described. In one embodiment a central business unit (CBU) response system may include apparatus for receiving text messages from a message sender, storing the messages in a memory, providing a user indication of receipt of the text messages, displaying and/or printing the message contents, receiving a user input in response to the user indication, and providing a confirmation message to the message sender.

Abstract: Systems and methods for receiving, processing and responding to text messages are described. In one embodiment a central business unit (CBU) response system may include apparatus for receiving text messages from a message sender, storing the messages in a memory, providing a user indication of receipt of the text messages, displaying and/or printing the message contents, receiving a user input in response to the user indication, and providing a confirmation message to the message sender.

Abstract: A concierge system that coordinates incoming message requests between a wireless device and a merchant computer system having various service departments to fulfill a requested action. The concierge server receives incoming message requests for service from the wireless device. A concierge application is resident on the concierge server, and the concierge application is configured to receive an incoming message from the wireless device for a requested service. In response to the incoming message, a reply message is sent back acknowledging receipt of the incoming message to the wireless device. Simultaneously, the merchant computer system is notified of the incoming message request.

Abstract: A garment securing device and adjustable positioning thereof. The garment securing device is a fabric fastener adjustably located between two prefabricated garment buttons. The fabric fastener adapted to secure a first shirt panel to a second shirt panel of a dress shirt including a collar button, a first torso button, and a second torso button, all symmetrically positioned and including associated eyelets. The fabric fastener includes a clothing button firmly attached with an adhesive to a first permanent magnet. The combination of a second permanent magnet and the first permanent magnet is to provide an alignment and the securing of the first shirt panel and the second shirt panel to each other between the first torso button and the second torso button.

Abstract: A shirt cuff for a long-sleeved garment including a band of material having first and second opposing edges and first and second opposing cuff ends, wherein the first edge is attached to the sleeve of the shirt. A closure device is comprised of a hidden button and first eyelet combination, respectively disposed separately at the first and second opposing ends. A button-side eyelet may also be disposed adjacent to the hidden button on the first cuff end, and a cuff-link may be placed through the first eyelet and the button-side eyelet to form a French cuff configuration.

Abstract: A surfboard deck grip with a storage compartment for safely storing small articles. The storage compartment is optionally waterproof, and does not interfere with the act of surfing. The storage compartment may further include a vessel that is optionally removable from the surfboard deck grip.