Abstract: The present invention relates to a data processing arrangement 10 for collating information relating to distributed inanimate assets 14. The data processing arrangement 10 comprises a portable computing apparatus 16 operable by a user and a remote computing apparatus 12. The data processing arrangement 10 also comprises an application in the portable computing apparatus. The application is operative to control input by the user to the portable computing apparatus 16 of asset information for each of the distributed inanimate assets 14 and to convey the asset information input by the user to the remote computing apparatus 12. The data processing arrangement 10 further comprises a configurable data structure which is operative to determine what asset information is input by the user by way of the application and without the application being changed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a data processing arrangement 10 for collating information relating to distributed inanimate assets 14. The data processing arrangement 10 comprises a portable computing apparatus 16 operable by a user and a remote computing apparatus 12. The data processing arrangement 10 also comprises an application in the portable computing apparatus. The application is operative to control input by the user to the portable computing apparatus 16 of asset information for each of the distributed inanimate assets 14 and to convey the asset information input by the user to the remote computing apparatus 12. The data processing arrangement 10 further comprises a configurable data structure which is operative to determine what asset information is input by the user by way of the application and without the application being changed.

Abstract: A system and process for guaranteeing the signatures on securities to be transferred, comprising an electronic storage medium adapted to generate a profile of an individual guarantor enrolled in a signature guarantee program. The profile is divided into fields which can be sorted and used to generate all program documents and reports related to each guarantor. The storage medium maintains lists of qualified guarantors for access by transfer agents. A medallion(s) is issued to each guarantor, carrying information to identify the guarantor. Application of the medallion to a security notifies a transfer agent that the signature authorizing the transfer of the security is valid and in conformance with the law as set forth in the Uniform Commercial Code of the United States. A communications system is connected to the database and is adapted to transmit information from a selected profile in the database to a manufacturer for shipment of an individualized medallion directly to a guarantor.