Abstract:
A system for documenting, monitoring, testing, inspecting and maintaining fire equipment located at the property of secondary customers. Secondary customers include people, organizations and properties. The system saves all information collected on a server computer accessible via a computer network. This information is reviewable and editable by primary customers. In a preferred embodiment the server computer is located in the cloud and the computer network is the Internet. In a preferred embodiment, primary customers include fire inspection/repair/monitoring companies and fire departments using mobile computer devices. In another preferred embodiment, the software application has a customer relationship management tool allowing fire equipment, people, properties and organizations to be easily associated with one another. In another preferred embodiment, each piece of fire equipment is geographically mapped to a specific location via GPS or other mapping reference. Additionally, all fire equipment associated with a specific property, building or floor has all relevant information digitally captured and recorded into the cloud database. In another preferred embodiment, a fire department accesses fire equipment information during an exercise or emergency to direct responders. In another preferred embodiment, secondary customers with authorized access receive data and information regarding the status of the fire safety equipment, and receive analysis and recommendations from the service entities. Primary customers receive data and information regarding the status of fire safety equipment from the cloud database, and transmit analysis, records and recommendations to the secondary customers.

Description:
[0001]    The present invention relates to fire equipment, and in particular, to locations, mapping, and maintenance for fire equipment. 
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    As part of modern society buildings and structures are required to have fire equipment on the premises. Fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers and other fire safety equipment must be properly located and maintained. Business owners must be very careful to ensure that their equipment meets any legal obligations as well as obligations required by insurance companies. Often, business owners rely on fire service companies to conduct fire equipment inspections, advise the customer of any deficiencies and conduct repairs. Fire service companies have the expertise and the resources to effectively maintain multiple customers. However, as the number of customers increases and the amount of fire equipment increases it becomes more challenging to efficiently track and monitor everything required. 
       The Cloud 
       [0003]    “The cloud” refers to software and services that run on Internet server computers and data stored on Internet server computers, instead of locally on an individual&#39;s personal computer. Most cloud services can be accessed through a Web browser like Firefox or Google Chrome, and some companies offer dedicated mobile apps. 
         [0004]    Some examples of cloud services include Google Drive, Apple iCloud, Netflix, Yahoo Mail, Dropbox and Microsoft OneDrive. One advantage of the cloud is that the user can access his information on any device with an Internet connection. For example, the user can make edits to a file in Google Docs on his home computer, and then pick up where he left off at a different location on a different computer. Colleagues can even collaborate on the same document. 
         [0005]    What is needed is an improved system, utilizing cloud technologies, allowing customers to connect with fire service companies so that the fire service companies can properly and efficiently advise and maintain its customers, properties, equipment and the inspection test and maintenance process. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0006]    The present invention provides a system for monitoring, testing, inspecting and maintaining fire equipment located at the property of secondary customers. Secondary customers include people, organizations and properties. The system saves all information collected on a server computer accessible via a computer network. This information is reviewable and editable by primary customers. In a preferred embodiment the server computer is located in the cloud and the computer network is the Internet. In a preferred embodiment, primary customers include fire inspection/repair/monitoring companies and fire departments using mobile computer devices. In another preferred embodiment, the software application has a customer relationship management tool allowing fire equipment, people, properties and organizations to be easily associated with one another. In another preferred embodiment, each piece of fire equipment is geographically mapped to a specific location via GPS or other mapping reference. Additionally, all fire equipment associated with a specific property, building or floor has all relevant information digitally captured and recorded into the cloud database. In another preferred embodiment, a fire department accesses fire equipment information during an exercise or emergency to direct responders. In another preferred embodiment, secondary customers with authorized access receive data and information regarding the status of the fire safety equipment, and receive analysis and recommendations from the service entities. Primary customers receive data and information regarding the status of fire safety equipment from the cloud database, and transmit analysis, records and recommendations to the secondary customers. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0007]      FIGS. 1-7  show preferred screens for viewing and editing people. 
           [0008]      FIGS. 8-11  show preferred screens for viewing and editing organizations. 
           [0009]      FIGS. 12-14  show preferred screens for viewing and editing properties. 
           [0010]      FIGS. 15-24  show preferred screens for mapping. 
           [0011]      FIGS. 25-26  show preferred screens for fire safety inspection. 
           [0012]      FIGS. 27-28  show floor maps showing inspection discrepancies. 
           [0013]      FIGS. 29-30  show a preferred proposal. 
           [0014]      FIGS. 31-32  show a preferred fire department view. 
           [0015]      FIG. 33  shows preferred connectivity. 
           [0016]      FIG. 34  shows a preferred software application. 
           [0017]      FIGS. 35A-35B  show preferred secondary customers and primary customers. 
           [0018]      FIG. 36  shows preferred connectivity. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0019]      FIG. 33  shows a block diagram illustrating preferred connectivity of the present invention. In a preferred embodiment, information regarding secondary customers  501  is uploaded to central cloud database  800  having server computers  334 . Secondary customers  501  include people  331 , organizations  332  and properties  333  ( FIG. 35A ). Primary customers  500  are then able to access this uploaded information. Primary customers  500  include fire inspection/repair/service companies  335  and fire departments  336  ( FIG. 35B ). 
         [0020]    In a preferred embodiment, primary customers  500  have download application programming  341  ( FIG. 34 ) via a computer network (such as the Internet). Primary customers  500  use the application to collect, store, view and access information from central cloud database  800 . Secondary customers can view via web browser information about their particular property, buildings and safety equipment. This allows the secondary customer&#39;s computers to connect via the Internet to their relevant information regarding their specific information properties, building and able to view reports, budgets, and other relevant information. All connected entities may then access the uploaded information that it is accessible on cloud server  800  and connect with each other as shown. 
         [0021]    In a preferred embodiment software applications programming  341  is downloaded to mobile computer devices. (for example the iPad made by Apple Computers). Other computers that are programmed utilizing app  341  include: programmable smartphones, laptop computers, desktop personal computers, and other programmable devices capable of connecting to a computer network. App  341  allows the primary customers  500  to access listings of people, organizations and properties that have had their identifying information entered into a database on cloud server  800 . A primary customer can also view maps and photographs of properties in the database. A primary customer can ascertain the location of fire equipment at the properties. Fire safety inspections can be planned, assigned and conducted at the properties. Inspection reports and deficiency lists can be generated. Service and repair companies can view the reports and generate sales proposals for consideration by the customers. During the repair process the service and repair companies can update the repair progress immediately as repairs are made. Likewise the secondary customers can view the repairs as they occur. Upon completion of the repairs, the primary customer&#39;s accounting department can generate bills that are transmitted to the secondary customers. 
         [0022]    Also, in a preferred embodiment, fire department  336  is able to view properties, people and organizations that have been uploaded to the database. In the event of a fire, the fire department can access maps that show the property of interest. The fire department will then immediately know available firefighting equipment and its exact location, its current operating condition and the last date it was inspected. With this information a fire marshal at the fire department can view the property and fire equipment at the property and use this information to more intelligently direct the actions of fire fighters at the scene. 
         [0023]    More specific examples of the utilization of preferred embodiments of the present invention are provided below: 
       People 
       [0024]    In a preferred embodiment of the present invention information on people is gathered and associated with organizations and properties that are related to the people. 
         [0025]    In  FIG. 1 , the user has app  341  installed on his programmable device. He has clicked on the People tab shown on the home page and has been brought to screen  10 . People who have been entered into the database are listed alphabetically. From here the user can search for a specific person by clicking on search button  11 . The user can also add a new person to the database by clicking on button  12 . In  FIG. 1 , the user is viewing the People screen  10 . The user can view the Organizations screen by clicking on button  13  or he can view the Properties screen by clicking on button  14 . 
         [0026]    In  FIG. 2  the user has scrolled down to person “Sean Capps”. To access more information on Sean Capps, the user taps on identification box  21 . In  FIG. 3  the user has clicked on identification box  21  ( FIG. 1 ) and more detailed information regarding Sean Capps is displayed. 
         [0027]    In  FIG. 4  the user has clicked on button  12  ( FIG. 1 ) to add a new person to the database and screen  40  is displayed. Information relating to the new person may be entered in the appropriate locations listed. 
         [0028]    In  FIG. 1  the user has clicked on button  51  for person “Bruce George” ( FIG. 5 ) so that screen  50  is now displayed. The user can now edit or add more information. For example, the user can edit Bruce George information by clicking on button  52 . The user can also add an employer organization for Bruce George by clicking on button  54 . The user can view and access properties associated with Bruce George by viewing and clicking on section  55 . 
         [0029]    In  FIG. 5  the user has clicked on button  54  to add an employer. Screen  60  ( FIG. 6 ) is then displayed. The user then clicks on section  61  to add an organization as an employer. This brings up screen  70  shown in  FIG. 7 . The user can add one of the organizations shown to person “Bruce George”. Or the user can add a new organization to the list by clicking on button  71 . 
       Organizations 
       [0030]    Organizations are also related to properties tracked in the database. For example, a property will often have associated organizations, such as: alarm companies, property managers, owners, fire departments, and on-site contacts, as well as others. 
         [0031]    All people associated with an organization are automatically listed under the organization&#39;s information and can be referenced in the organization windows. 
         [0032]    All properties associated with an organization are also listed under organizations. 
         [0033]    In  FIG. 1  the user has clicked on button  13  causing screen  80  ( FIG. 8 ) to be displayed. Screen  80  displays a list of organizations compiled within the database listed alphabetically. In  FIG. 8 , the user has clicked on section  81  for the organization “One More LLC” to access more detailed information regarding One More LLC. 
         [0034]    Screen  91  ( FIG. 9 ) is then displayed. Here the user can view pertinent information regarding this organization. (i.e., contact information, employee lists, management, property listing, fire department, other). 
         [0035]    In  FIG. 8 , the user has clicked on section  82  for Gilead Science. This brings up the screen  101  ( FIG. 10 ). Here the user may click on button  102  to either further edit the information for Gilead Science by clicking on button  103  or he may click on button  104  to add another employee for Gilead Science. 
         [0036]    In  FIG. 11  the user has clicked on button  102  ( FIG. 10 ) to display pop-up section  111 . Here the user can enter additional details regarding Gilead Science. 
       Properties 
       [0037]    All properties are searchable by address, name, job number, building number and through associations with people or organizations. All properties show lists of associated people and organizations involved with the properties. The lists identify the associations with the properties. 
         [0038]    Property levels are mapped via GPS and satellite images, represented by an icon, showing exact locations of all fire safety equipment both on the property level and floor levels. 
         [0039]    Larger properties with multiple buildings sharing one individual address (such as hotels, college campus, etc.) have extra identifiers (pins) that can be labeled accordingly and set at a specific GPS locations. The building list shows at the property level, allowing the user to quickly find buildings and fire safety equipment for that building. 
         [0040]    In  FIG. 1  the user has clicked on button  14  causing screen  120  ( FIG. 12 ) to be displayed. Screen  120  displays a list of properties compiled within the database listed alphabetically. In  FIG. 12 , the user has clicked on section  121  to add a new property and causing pop-up screen  131  ( FIG. 13 ) to be displayed. Here the user may enter detailed information regarding the new property. 
         [0041]    In  FIG. 14  the user has selected the property Gilead from the list of properties shown in  FIG. 12 . More detailed information can be viewed in section  141  and edited by clicking on button  142 . 
       Mapping 
       [0042]    In  FIG. 15 , the user has clicked on the Shadow Ridge Park Apartments icon after scrolling down the property list shown in  FIG. 12 .  FIG. 15  depicts aerial photographic image  151  of Shadow Ridge Park Apartments. Icons representing fire safety equipment are superimposed on top of image  151 . The user can click on any icon to learn more about the safety equipment represented. 
         [0043]    For example, in  FIG. 16  the user has clicked on icon  152  depicting a riser located at the position shown on image  151 . Photographs showing the riser are then depicted at pop-up screen  153 , descriptive information regarding the riser/equipment is shown at pop-up screen  154 , and location information regarding the riser is given at pop-up screen  155 . In a preferred embodiment, pop-up screens  154  and  155  can be consolidated to show all information regarding the risers. 
         [0044]    In  FIG. 17 , the user can click on section  171  to add additional photographs regarding the riser/equipment or he can click on section  172  to add additional information regarding the riser/equipment. For example, after clicking on section  172  pop-up selections  181  for the control valve appear as shown in  FIG. 18 . In  FIG. 19 , the additional information may be typed in manually in section  192  if selection list  191  does not include the desired information. 
         [0045]      FIGS. 20 and 21  depict detailed photographic images of the riser. The user may view these pictures by clicking on the desired image shown in pop-up screen  153  ( FIG. 16 ). 
         [0046]    In  FIG. 22  the user wants to add another icon to image  151 . He first selects the location by clicking on the appropriate spot on image  151  ( FIG. 16 ) and the selects the type of equipment represented by the icon be clicking on selection list  222 . For example in  FIG. 23  the user has selected Fire Department Connection from list  222 . The icon is then presented as icon  241  ( FIG. 24 ). The user can then click on the icon to add information and photos in a fashion similar to that described above. 
       Inspections of Fire Safety Equipment 
       [0047]    The inspector is able to view fire safety equipment information that includes the make, model, size, manufacture and other pertinent information. This information relates to identifying icons, including photos, verbal identification/descriptions of locations, dates for inspections and equipment with its expiration date. Reminders are automatically created, calendars are populated and flags are raised to indicate problems or inspection due dates. 
         [0048]    Fire safety equipment includes (but is not limited to): underground systems and components, backflows and control valves, all types of fire sprinkler systems and components, all types of standpipes systems and components, all types of fire pump systems and components, all types of fire tank systems and components, all types of chemical suppression systems and components, all types of kitchen hood systems and components, all types of fire extinguishers and components, all types of alarm systems and components, identification and location of all emergency shutoffs, hazards, Knox boxes and building access information. This list is not all inclusive. There are also many other types of fire safety equipment that may be inspected. 
         [0049]    All equipment icons have information involving inspection requirements and frequencies. As inspections are assigned the inspection process will be completed through icon selection as it is located on map or floor levels. Also, as the inspection is completed, the information regarding the inspection is recorded and required paperwork is filled out. Deficiency lists with photos, providing accurate material lists and the locations for outstanding repairs is also compiled. 
         [0050]    The deficiency lists are archived showing outstanding and completed repairs. A history of each item is kept showing date found, who found it, date repaired, by who and/or the inspector confirming the repair is completed. This information helps provide budgets, outstanding repair cost totals, equipment history for identifying reoccurring problems, information for fire prevention and insurance inspectors. 
         [0051]    Equipment out of compliance, not working properly, or shut down will instantly show on icons for fire departments and managing organizations. This will enable emergency response teams to be informed of problems before arrival. 
         [0052]    In a preferred embodiment an inspector is assigned an inspection job. Upon arrival the inspector will select the job information to take him to the property map. For example,  FIG. 25  depicts aerial photographic image  251  of The Remington (Apartments). In  FIG. 26  the inspector begins the inspection and clicks on the inspection starting point icon  261 . GPS will identify proximity and allow inspector to start inspection. As the inspector is conducting the inspection, he can click on appropriate equipment icons to view pertinent inspection questions related to the type of device and inspection. Then, the inspector will complete prompted tasks and designated paperwork. Timestamp and date, along with inspector&#39;s identification number are applied to each completed item. In a preferred embodiment, floor level maps are used to create deficiency maps that identify locations of deficient items and tabulate material totals using existing equipment information (see  FIGS. 27 and 28 ). Upon completion of inspection at each icon, app  341  will designate next required inspection area providing most efficient path of inspection. Once entire inspection is complete, deficiency list and NFPA paperwork is auto populated and sent to sales and posted for customer views. Billing is notified of completed inspection. 
       Photos, Video and Sound 
       [0053]    Photos, Video and Sound are used throughout app  341  to identify: building identity, equipment, locations, deficiencies, problem areas, test procedures and results. Photos, Video and Sound are archived with the related information. Notes and identifying marks are addable to photos to more accurately point out specific items and locations. 
       Maps and Floor Plans 
       [0054]    Property maps, floor plans, construction plans and exit plans are all used to map individual floors. Floor level maps are used for mapping equipment and identifying deficiency locations. 
       Web Administration 
       [0055]    Web administrators preferably utilize a web browser to view programming and information in the database. In a preferred embodiment, a web administrator ( FIG. 33 ) can access the database through the Internet using a variety of computing devices, including a laptop or desktop computer. The Web administrator can edit and update the database as appropriate and establish a Customer Relationship Management System (CRM). Previously input information of people, addresses, organizations and properties can be reorganized and related to each other. Database information can be used to create reports for: equipment information and listings, property reports, inspection reports, due date reports, zip codes, organization property listings, deficiency lists, outstanding repairs, water departments, and fire departments. 
         [0056]    Also, database maps and information can also be used to schedule and organize inspections and repairs in larger tenant facilities. For example, the following features are available: web based scheduling utilizing existing building and floor maps with color coding to designate time slots, web link to schedule can be sent out by management allowing tenants to check in and view inspection times for their suite, and suite and unit numbers can also be used to set up check ins and time slots. 
         [0057]    Preferably, there are three different views depending upon the identity of the web administrator. For example, web administrators for secondary customers  96  utilize a “Customer View” for web administration. 
       Customer View 
       [0058]    The Customer View is nontransferable and non-modifiable. From the Customer View the administrator can: schedule dates and a calendar with upcoming events, inspections &amp; repairs; schedule and time listings for upcoming work (tenants suites and units); review inspection reports (archive &amp; real time reports)-one year current, open work records (with links to proposals); prepare annual budgets and conduct forecasting; review past and present invoices; and complete repair history and notes. 
         [0059]    In a preferred embodiment the inspection reports has a basic printable report listing that only shows deficiencies and a non-transferrable or printable location guide. 
       Company View 
       [0060]    Web administrators for Fire Inspection/Repair and Monitoring Companies  97  utilize a “Company View” for web administration. From the Company View the web administrator can: create and maintain building and customer info (all files to be found by address or customer name, larger customers/National Accounts by store/identifying numbers); use all CRM abilities, reports and information views; utilize maps &amp; existing plans (one master copy &amp; one notes copy for problem and note identifications, master to be duplicated for separate job/inspection folders to create job scopes and inspection repair locations, and GPS mapping &amp; identifications); create and maintain inspection &amp; service reports; create and maintain individual to do lists; and create and maintain employee profiles listing pertinent information (such as skills, badges and passes, specific training, particular equipment on trucks). 
       Fire Department View 
       [0061]    Web Administrators for the fire department  98  utilize a “Fire Department View” for web administration. From the Fire Department View the web administrator can: review updates, notifications and search capabilities for building inspection dates; review repair progress on specific projects, have access to inspection reports and outstanding deficiency lists, receive real time notifications for systems out of service and emergency repair status. 
       Reports and Deficiency Lists 
       [0062]    After the inspector has completed his inspection, partial and completed inspection reports are posted to the profile ( FIGS. 27 and 28 ). Daily reports are auto populated with information from the inspection/repair that was completed that day. Inspection reports may then be reviewed with the customer associated with the property. Instant notifications are given to the customer, sales and billing departments when work is completed. In a preferred embodiment a repair proposal outlining the recommended and required repairs is sent to the customer for his consideration ( FIG. 28 ). Once repairs commence, in a preferred embodiment, deficiency lists are archived showing outstanding and completed repairs. A history of each item will be kept showing date found, who found it, date repaired, by who and/or the inspector confirming the repair is completed. This information will help provide budgets, outstanding repair cost totals, equipment history for identifying reoccurring problems, information for fire prevention and insurance inspectors. 
       Sales 
       [0063]    Sales specific proposals are customizable by each salesman. Pricing and labor hours are tabulated in conjunction with documents. There are multiple proposal templates to apply to onsite sales visits. Parts builder program with customizable part assembly drop downs and pricing are utilized (typical drops with head hanger and pipe). Parts list are auto generated (this also applies in the inspection process). Specific building information and sales points, as well as, local fire department information is utilized to help tabulate pricing. Auto send features for sending out proposals at a specific date and time to multiple contractors are also utilized. The sales process is used to track and create bid/to-do lists to track progress and sales participation. 
         [0064]    In a preferred embodiment, using reports, floor maps and deficiency lists created during the inspection process, parts and pricing are automatically tabulated for sales to review and complete proposals.  FIGS. 29-30  show a preferred proposal generated after the inspection is completed. 
         [0065]    Pricing and labor hours are tabulated in conjunction with information gathered during job walks and sales review documents. Sales specific proposals are generated that are customizable by each salesman. Preferably, there are multiple proposal templates to apply to onsite sales visits that may be utilized to generate the proposals. Parts list are automatically generated (will also apply in the inspection process). Sold projects automatically create parts lists for ordering and staging to be dispatched when job is scheduled. Specific building information and sales points, as well as, local fire department information to help tabulate pricing are listed in the property page. There is also an auto send feature for automatically sending out proposals at a specific date and time to multiple contractors. Sales process can track and create bid “to-do” lists to track progress for project managers and superintendents and sales participation. “To-do” lists may be created to follow a repair project process by creating signature actions and assigned duties. As assignments are completed appropriate individuals are notified and additional follow on assignments are sent. Assignments will show on assignees “to-do” list until completed. All shown on progress report. In a preferred embodiment, plan tracing with highlighting is generated to track project progress. The percentage of completion is shown and matches. 
       Repairs 
       [0066]    After the customer has accepted the proposal and has hired the repair company, repairs can commence. In a preferred embodiment, repairs follow a similar path as the inspections (see above discussion) using deficiency lists  281  and floor maps  282  ( FIG. 28 ) to complete the repairs. 
         [0067]    A repair technician is assigned the job (shown as a date and time) in his calendar. Upon arrival to the property requiring repair, the technician will select the job information. He will then be directed to the property map. The property information and scope of work will be shown. A deficiency list and repair locations will be shown. A start icon will prompt the technician where to start the repairs. As the technician completes his repairs he will enter the repair into his programmed handheld device. A timestamp and date, along with technician&#39;s identification number are applied to each completed item. Upon completion of repair at each icon or listed item the technician will be directed to the next required repair area providing the most efficient path of repair. Once all the repairs are complete, the completed deficiency list and corrected NFPA paperwork is auto populated and posted for customer views. Also, billing is notified of completed work. 
       Billing and Operations 
       [0068]    In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the billing section is compatible with commonly used other billing software programs. The billing section provides reports and documents that are easy to enter or transfer into other billing programs. As jobs are completed, billing is automatically notified. Billing files and a billing history is automatically kept for future reference. The billing history files may be accessed by searching for a property address, a relation to property, a person or organization. 
       Fire Department Site Plan 
       [0069]    In a preferred embodiment, a fire department site plan provides fire departments with vital information for both emergency response and preventative fire crews. The utilization of the fire department site plan allows fire response crews to prepare for emergencies. Also, it gives preventative inspectors more insight into a property&#39;s condition. It provides readily accessible reports and tracking tools. 
         [0070]    The site plan provides fire emergency response teams with up to date maps of equipment and their condition. The fire departments can review and be educated on details of a property in route to fire emergencies. 
         [0071]    Fire departments have improved information and up to date reports of the property for inspections. Also, fire marshals are able to view the sites and manage and direct trucks, personnel, and equipment, from a tablet or desktop computer during an exercise or an actual fire emergency. 
         [0072]    For example,  FIG. 31  shows fire department site plan  311  for a US Coast Guard building. The user can view a listing of equipment located at the US Coast Guard building by viewing section  312 . To view the specific location of the equipment the user looks at the location of icons superimposed over the map at site plan  311 . The GPS coordinates for each icon are recorded and are accessible to assist in ease of equipment identification and location. To access detailed information about the equipment, the user can click on the icons on the map or he can click on the icons shown in section  312 . For example, in  FIG. 32  the user has clicked on the icon representing riser  271  to view detailed information regarding the riser in list  321 . Photographic images of riser  271  can be viewed by clicking on thumbnail images shown in section  322 . 
         [0073]    The map views ( FIGS. 31 and 32 ) provide up to date equipment views and locations. The views identify special hazards, gas and electrical information as well as access and key locations. The views provide access to property information, such as contacts, owners, subcontractors. Furthermore, up to date information is provided for the operational readiness of fire equipment. The map views may be used as a management tool to allow managers to direct man power, trucks and equipment remotely as well as on site. By utilizing site plan  311 , local departments can preplan and map properties of special interest. 
         [0074]    In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the fire department site plan may also be utilized for the following functions: view property maps and equipment; update or start new property pre-plans; view reports, deficiency lists, certifications, outstanding repair items, and inspection due dates; write up and sight deficient properties; track progress of deficient sights; set reminders and return dates; and start files and history reports for properties. 
         [0075]    Although the above-preferred embodiments have been described with specificity, persons skilled in this art will recognize that many changes to the specific embodiments disclosed above could be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. Therefore, the attached claims and their legal equivalents should determine the scope of the invention.