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US 7,912,740 · App. 10/979,926 · Granted Mar 22, 2011

System and method for processing work products for vehicles via the world wide web

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Patent No.
US 7,912,740
App. No.
10/979,926
Granted
Mar 22, 2011
Kind
B2
Abstract

A method and system for receiving data relating to an insurance claim for a damaged vehicle and transmitting a valuation report for the damaged vehicle over the world wide web. The system includes a client computer and a web server that are coupled through an electronic communication network such as the internet. The web server contains a web site that contains a plurality of web pages. Each web page allows an operator to enter the insurance claim data. The data can be processed into a valuation report by a separate valuation server. The valuation report can be transmitted to the client computer through the web server. A claims adjuster can access the web server by merely entering a uniform resource locator (“URL”) into a web browser. The adjuster does not have to dial directly into the valuation server.

Claims (41)

1. A method for obtaining an automobile insurance claim valuation report, comprising:

transmitting a uniform resource locator over an electronic communication network from a client computer;

connecting with a web site that corresponds to the uniform resource locator, the web site provides a plurality of web pages that allow an operator to input data relating to an insurance claim for a damaged vehicle;

entering data relating to the insurance claim;

processing the entered data to generate a valuation report for the damaged vehicle, the valuation report provides a market value for the damaged vehicle; and,

transmitting the valuation report to the client computer over the electronic communication network.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data is processed with an original equipment guide database.

3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the web pages allow for input of aftermarket equipment.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the web pages allow for input of a vehicle option.

5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the web pages allow for input of a vehicle condition.

6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the web pages allow for input of a vehicle identification number that is included in the valuation report.

7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the valuation report is transmitted to a plurality of client computers.

8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising transmitting the valuation report from a valuation server to a web server before transmitting the valuation report to the client computer.

9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the valuation report is transmitted in a TCP/IP protocol.

10. A system for obtaining an automobile insurance claim valuation report, comprising:

an electronic communication network;

a web server that is coupled to said electronic communication network, said web server provides access to a web site that has a plurality of web pages which allow for receipt of data relating to an insurance claim for a damaged vehicle and transmission of a valuation report for the damaged vehicle, the valuation report provides a market value for the damaged vehicle; and,

a client computer coupled to said electronic communication network, said client computer can allow for the input of data into said web pages, and receive the valuation report.

11. The system of claim 10 , further comprising a valuation server coupled to said web server through said electronic communication network, said processing server processes the data and generates the valuation report.

12. The system of claim 11 , wherein said valuation server contains an original equipment guide database that processes the data for the valuation report.

13. The system of claim 10 , wherein said valuation server web pages allow for input of aftermarket equipment.

14. The system of claim 10 , wherein said valuation server web pages allow for input of a vehicle option.

15. The system of claim 10 , wherein said valuation server web pages allow for input of a vehicle condition.

16. The system of claim 10 , wherein said valuation server web pages allow for input of a vehicle identification number that is included with the valuation report.

17. The system of claim 10 , wherein the valuation report is transmitted in a TCP/IP protocol.

18. A server for receiving data relating to insurance claims for a damaged vehicle and for causing transmission of a valuation report for the damaged vehicle, comprising:

a memory device;

a communication port; and,

a processor that is coupled to said memory device, and said communication port, said processor operates in accordance with instructions to provide access to a web site that has a plurality of web pages, the web pages allow for receipt of data relating to an insurance claim for a damaged vehicle and transmission of a valuation report for the damaged vehicle, the valuation report provides a market value for the damaged vehicle.

19. The server of claim 18 , wherein said web pages allow for input of aftermarket equipment.

20. The server of claim 18 , wherein said web pages allow for input of a vehicle option.

21. The server of claim 18 , wherein said web pages allow for input of a vehicle condition.

22. The server of claim 18 , wherein said web pages allow for input of a vehicle identification number that is included in the valuation report.

23. The server of claim 18 , wherein the valuation report is transmitted in a TCP/IP protocol.

24. A computer program storage medium that can cause a computer to receive data relating to an insurance claim for a damaged vehicle and transmission of a valuation report for the damaged vehicle, comprising:

a computer readable storage medium that contains a computer program which causes a server to provide access to a web site that has a plurality of web pages, the web pages allow for receipt of data relating to an insurance claim for a damaged vehicle and transmission of a valuation report for the damaged vehicle, the valuation report provides a market value for the damaged vehicle.

25. The storage medium of claim 24 , wherein said web pages allow for input of aftermarket equipment.

26. The storage medium of claim 24 , wherein said web pages allow for input of a vehicle option.

27. The storage medium of claim 24 , wherein said web pages allow for input of a vehicle condition.

28. The storage medium of claim 24 , wherein said web pages allow for input of a vehicle identification number that is included in the valuation report.

29. The storage medium of claim 24 , wherein the valuation report is transmitted in a TCP/IP protocol.

Assignments (10)
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE INCORRECT PATENT NUMBER D856640 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 056598 FRAME 0059. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECOND LIEN PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT. Recorded Nov 17, 2021
From: OMNITRACS, LLC; ROADNET TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; SMARTDRIVE SYSTEMS, INC.; XRS CORPORATION; HYPERQUEST, LLC (F/K/A HYPERQUEST, INC.); AUDATEX NORTH AMERICA, LLC (F/K/A AUDATEX NORTH AMERICA, INC.); CLAIMS SERVICES GROUP, LLC; DMEAUTOMOTIVE LLC; ENSERVIO, LLC (F/K/A ENSERVIO, INC.); MOBILE PRODUCTIVITY, LLC; SEE PROGRESS, LLC (F/K/A SEE PROGRESS, INC.); SOLERA HOLDINGS, LLC (F/K/A SOLERA HOLDINGS, INC.); EDRIVING FLEET LLC; FINANCE EXPRESS LLC
To: ALTER DOMUS (US) LLC, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
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CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE INCORRECT PATENT NUMBER D856640 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 056601 FRAME 0630. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE FIRST LIEN PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT. Recorded Nov 17, 2021
From: OMNITRACS, LLC; ROADNET TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; SMARTDRIVE SYSTEMS, INC.; XRS CORPORATION; HYPERQUEST, LLC (F/K/A HYPERQUEST, INC.); AUDATEX NORTH AMERICA, LLC (F/K/A AUDATEX NORTH AMERICA, INC.); CLAIMS SERVICES GROUP, LLC; DMEAUTOMOTIVE LLC; ENSERVIO, LLC (F/K/A ENSERVIO, INC.); MOBILE PRODUCTIVITY, LLC; SEE PROGRESS, LLC (F/K/A SEE PROGRESS, INC.); SOLERA HOLDINGS, LLC (F/K/A SOLERA HOLDINGS, INC.); EDRIVING FLEET LLC; FINANCE EXPRESS LLC
To: GOLDMAN SACHS LENDING PARTNERS LLC, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
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SECOND LIEN PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jun 16, 2021
From: OMNITRACS, LLC; ROADNET TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; SMARTDRIVE SYSTEMS, INC.; XRS CORPORATION; HYPERQUEST, LLC (F/K/A HYPERQUEST, INC.); AUDATEX NORTH AMERICA, LLC (F/K/A AUDATEX NORTH AMERICA, INC.); CLAIMS SERVICES GROUP, LLC; DMEAUTOMOTIVE LLC; ENSERVIO, LLC (F/K/A ENSERVIO, INC.); MOBILE PRODUCTIVITY, LLC; SEE PROGRESS, LLC (F/K/A SEE PROGRESS, INC.); SOLERA HOLDINGS, LLC (F/K/A SOLERA HOLDINGS, INC.); EDRIVING FLEET LLC; FINANCE EXPRESS LLC
To: ALTER DOMUS (US) LLC, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
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FIRST LIEN PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jun 16, 2021
From: OMNITRACS, LLC; ROADNET TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; SMARTDRIVE SYSTEMS, INC.; XRS CORPORATION; HYPERQUEST, LLC (F/K/A HYPERQUEST, INC.); AUDATEX NORTH AMERICA, LLC (F/K/A AUDATEX NORTH AMERICA, INC.); CLAIMS SERVICES GROUP, LLC; DMEAUTOMOTIVE LLC; ENSERVIO, LLC (F/K/A ENSERVIO, INC.); MOBILE PRODUCTIVITY, LLC; SEE PROGRESS, LLC (F/K/A SEE PROGRESS, INC.); SOLERA HOLDINGS, LLC (F/K/A SOLERA HOLDINGS, INC.); EDRIVING FLEET LLC; FINANCE EXPRESS LLC
To: GOLDMAN SACHS LENDING PARTNERS LLC, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 056601/0630 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Jun 15, 2021
From: AUDATEX NORTH AMERICA, INC.
To: AUDATEX NORTH AMERICA, LLC
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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 5, 2021
From: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
To: AUDATEX NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE PATENT APPLICATION NUMBER 61150752 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 037887 FRAME 0946. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE CORRECT PATENT APPLICATION NUMBER IS 62150752. Recorded Dec 9, 2016
From: AUDATEX NORTH AMERICA, INC.
To: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
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SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 3, 2016
From: AUDATEX NORTH AMERICA, INC.
To: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
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TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS AND PATENT APPLICATIONS AT REEL/FRAME NO. 17468/0719 Recorded Jul 3, 2013
From: GOLDMAN SACHS CREDIT PARTNERS L.P.
To: CLAIMS SERVICES GROUP, INC. (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ADP CLAIMS SERVICES GROUP, INC.)
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 30, 2012
From: CLAIMS SERVICES GROUP, INC.
To: AUDATEX NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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