Patents by Inventor Steven G. Himes

Steven G. Himes has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7283972
    Abstract: A customer data capture system integrated with a dealership data management system allows customer and vehicle maintenance data to be exchanged between a kiosk on the floor of the dealership and the data management system. The customer inserts a customized card into a kiosk, and interacts with the pre-programmed software on the kiosk. The software recommends scheduled maintenance services and suggests potential coupon savings, based on the information received from the customer's card and the information stored in the data management system. A service order is generated and routed to the service department. As a result, the accuracy and speed of entering customer data are enhanced, while the dealership is able to offer value-added services at the point of sale, thus enhancing the dealership's business relationship with the customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Reynolds and Reynolds Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven G. Himes
  • Patent number: 7249052
    Abstract: A customer data capture system integrated with a dealership data management system allows customer and vehicle maintenance data to be exchanged between the data management system and a device, such as a PC, handheld device, or kiosk, which may communicate over an Internet or other connection. In an embodiment, the customer inserts a customized card into a kiosk on the floor of a dealership and interacts with pre-programmed software on the kiosk. The software recommends scheduled maintenance services and suggests potential coupon savings, based on the information received from the customer's card and the information stored in the data management system. A service order is generated and routed to the service department. As a result, the accuracy and speed of entering customer data are enhanced, while the dealership is able to offer value-added services at the point of sale, thus enhancing the dealership's business relationship with the customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Reynolds and Reynolds Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven G. Himes
  • Patent number: 7016854
    Abstract: A customer data capture system integrated with a dealership data management system allows customer and vehicle maintenance data to be exchanged between a kiosk on the floor of the dealership and the data management system. The customer inserts a customized card into a kiosk, and interacts with the pre-programmed software on the kiosk. The software recommends scheduled maintenance services and suggests potential coupon savings, based on the information received from the customer's card and the information stored in the data management system. A service order is generated and routed to the service department. As a result, the accuracy and speed of entering customer data are enhanced, while the dealership is able to offer value-added services at the point of sale, thus enhancing the dealership's business relationship with the customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Reynolds & Reynolds Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven G. Himes
  • Patent number: 6901374
    Abstract: A customer data capture system integrated with a dealership data management system allows customer and vehicle maintenance data to be exchanged between a kiosk on the floor of the dealership and the data management system. The customer inserts a customized card into a kiosk, and interacts with the pre-programmed software on the kiosk. The software recommends scheduled maintenance services and suggests potential coupon savings, based on the information received from the customer's card and the information stored in the data management system. A service order is generated and routed to the service department. As a result, the accuracy and speed of entering customer data are enhanced, while the dealership is able to offer value-added services at the point of sale, thus enhancing the dealership's business relationship with the customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Reynolds & Reynolds Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven G. Himes
  • Publication number: 20040002921
    Abstract: A customer data capture system integrated with a dealership data management system allows customer and vehicle maintenance data to be exchanged between a kiosk on the floor of the dealership and the data management system. The customer inserts a customized card into a kiosk, and interacts with the pre-programmed software on the kiosk. The software recommends scheduled maintenance services and suggests potential coupon savings, based on the information received from the customer's card and the information stored in the data management system. A service order is generated and routed to the service department. As a result, the accuracy and speed of entering customer data are enhanced, while the dealership is able to offer value-added services at the point of sale, thus enhancing the dealership's business relationship with the customer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventor: Steven G. Himes
  • Publication number: 20030191660
    Abstract: A customer data capture system integrated with a dealership data management system allows customer and vehicle maintenance data to be exchanged between a kiosk on the floor of the dealership and the data management system. The customer inserts a customized card into a kiosk, and interacts with the pre-programmed software on the kiosk. The software recommends scheduled maintenance services and suggests potential coupon savings, based on the information received from the customer's card and the information stored in the data management system. A service order is generated and routed to the service department. As a result, the accuracy and speed of entering customer data are enhanced, while the dealership is able to offer value-added services at the point of sale, thus enhancing the dealership's business relationship with the customer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Applicant: REYNOLDS & REYNOLDS HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventor: Steven G. Himes
  • Publication number: 20020123933
    Abstract: A customer data capture system integrated with a dealership data management system allows customer and vehicle maintenance data to be exchanged between a kiosk on the floor of the dealership and the data management system. The customer inserts a customized card into a kiosk, and interacts with the pre-programmed software on the kiosk. The software recommends scheduled maintenance services and suggests potential coupon savings, based on the information received from the customer's card and the information stored in the data management system. A service order is generated and routed to the service department. As a result, the accuracy and speed of entering customer data are enhanced, while the dealership is able to offer value-added services at the point of sale, thus enhancing the dealership's business relationship with the customer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2001
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventor: Steven G. Himes