Web vehicle ordering system

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Reexamination Certificate

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C705S027200

Reexamination Certificate

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10013168

ABSTRACT:
The present invention comprises a system for ordering vehicles through the internet for addition to a vehicle fleet. The system includes a first portion of the invention for use by a fleet manager to price and configure vehicles, for reporting, for checking the status of orders, and for managing the driver accessible portion of the present invention. A second portion of the present invention allows the fleet manager to set up the specifications of the system, to set up notifications to the drivers, to set up driver profiles, to approve and submit orders, as well as other options. The third portion of the present invention system allows an individual driver to order and re-order leased vehicles within the environment set up by the fleet manager and to dispose of old vehicles.

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