General Electric Company

The Servicemaster Company

Patrick Anthony Montelo

Charles Burton Theurer

Brandon Stephen Good

Li Zhang

Benjamin Edward Beckmann

Bernhard Joseph Scholz

Susan Buckles

Peter A Korp

James B Griffin

Michael E Shugarman

James R Schulz

Jerome P Mrozak

Timothy J Moriarty

David A Linke

Todd M Hibben

James A Goetz

Kurt A Biery

Benjamin Edward Beekmann

Portable communication devices and methods for use in charging an electrically powered vehicle are disclosed. One example portable communication device includes a first input device configured to scan an optical machine-readable code associated with the charging station, a display device, and a processor coupled to the first input and display devices and configured to determine an identification number of a charging station based on an optical machine-readable code scanned by the first input device, to initiate communication with the charging station through at least one network, and to cause the display device to display a user interface, the user interface including content associated with the charging station.

Systems and methods for use in communicating with a charging station

A method and system to select, schedule, purchase, confirm, invoice, bill and settle service orders, such as home services orders from customers. The method and system accept electronic service orders as well as customer leads for services, selects service providers and schedule services in real-time via a computer network, confirms scheduling of service delivery in real-time, handles administrative and business details for both customers and service providers, as well as fulfills, tracks and settle service orders. The method and system also provide customized information for services available via an electronic services network and dynamically schedule services using plural electronic appointment calendars from plural service providers. The method and system includes customer service order and customer lead information and enterprise-wide visibility and management of business processes. The method and system may also be used for goods.

Method and system to select, schedule and purchase home services

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Schaumburg, IL, United States of America

Patrick Anthony Montelo