Patent ID: 7016854
Filing Date: 2006-03-21
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A machine readable memory medium containing instructions which, when executed by a programmable apparatus, cause the apparatus to perform a system integration method, the method comprising: a. storing and accessing information regarding vehicle dealership activities with a smart card system (SCS); and b. communicating between a vehicle dealership management system (DMS) and the smart card system, using a communication link between the SCS and DMS: wherein and further wherein the SCS comprises and wherein the communication link is selected from the group comprising: radio transmission, cable transmission, the Internet, leased telephone lines, wire, optical fiber, and wireless communication; and further wherein the data entry station is selected from a group consisting of a data entry station that comprises: and a data entry station that comprises a PC computer with a display screen, a speaker, a keyboard, and a mouse; and further where the SCS receives: