Abstract: A system and method for executing a service request for repair or maintenance of a device on the Internet of things is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises a database containing enterprise policy and device information necessary for service request execution which are accessed by policy and dispatch service modules when activated remotely by a support device. A method as described herein comprises activation, policy verification and dispatch authorization, all with the push of a button or other seamless activation means, resulting in the repair or maintenance of a device on the Internet of things according to predetermined policies of the enterprise. A system of the present invention may comprise provisioned applications enabling remote activation of service requests from outside an enterprise network, with or without added security features within the network. A system and method as described herein substantially limit the number of interactions required for efficient service.

Abstract: A method of detecting damage and filing a claim for an electronic appliance is used to recognize if an electrical appliance has sustained damage and expediting the process of filing a claim for that specific electrical appliance. In order for the method to be performed, an external server is provided. The external server is used to manage electrical appliance profiles for various products and coverage plans. The method includes generating a hardware status report and then generating a damage claim if a hardware malfunction is included in the hardware status report. The damage claim is communicated to the external server so that the damage claim can be used to identify a matching profile. The matching profile contains information used to determine an eligibility status for the specific electrical appliance and the damage being claimed. The method includes sending a reply notification to the user based on the eligibility status.

Abstract: A system and method for selling insurance products through crowdfunding websites is described. The system and method allow a provider to sell insurance products covering the risk of loss to a crowdfunding website subscriber, either directly or through a broker or aggregator, whereby a single GUI is used for the insurance and pledge or investment and the customer only has to enter their personal details once.