Apparatus for wireless transmission of acoustic information; Automated billing machines for processing accounting information; Automated systems, namely, software, hardware and communications devices for planning, scheduling, controlling, monitoring and providing information on transportation assets and parts thereof; Building security systems comprising software and hardware for providing picture, video, alarm status, building plans, and other information to a remote station; Central processing units for processing information, data, sound or images; Computer communications software to allow customers to access bank account information and transact bank business; Computer hardware and software used for the control of voice controlled information and communication devices; Computer software for accessing information directories that may be downloaded from the global computer network; Computer software for controlling and managing patient medical information; Computer software for creating searchable databases of information and data; Computer software for manipulating digital audio information for use in audio media applications; Computer software for the collection, editing, organizing, modifying, book marking, transmission, storage and sharing of data and information; Computer software for the databasing, visualization, manipulation, virtual reality immersion and integration of geographic information with on-line member communities; Computer software that provides real-time, integrated business management intelligence by combining information from various databases and presenting it in an easy-to-understand user interface; Downloadable audio files, multimedia files, text files, e-mails, written documents, audio material, video material and games featuring information in the form of downloadable short educational/training communications in the field of human resource development for the promotion of employee retention, career growth and increased productivity for employees and employers; Downloadable geographic information system (GIS) software