Computer implemented methods and apparatus for auctions
May 3, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3573747 3581072 Auction information transmission processing Distributed matching system Anonymous matching system Auction-based control system for energy resource management in a building Interactive computer system to match buyers and sellers of real estate, businesses and other property using the internet Crossing network utilizing optimal mutual satisfaction density profile Offer matching system having timed match acknowledgment Patent #: 5727165 InventorApplicationNo. 303636 filed on 05/03/1999US Classes:705/37, Trading, matching, or bidding705/26Electronic shopping (e.g., remote ordering)ExaminersPrimary: Tkacs, Stephen R.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassG06F 017/60AbstractA computer implemented system and method of executing an auction. The system has at least two intelligent systems, one for the auctioneer and at least one for a user. The auction is conducted by the auctioneer's system communicating with the user system(s). The auctioneer's system receives information from the user system(s) based on bid information entered by the user(s). With this information the auctioneer's system determines whether the auction can be concluded or not and appropriate messages are transmitted to the user(s).Other References
Field of SearchAUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTElectronic shopping (e.g., remote ordering) Presentation of image or description of sales item (e.g., electronic catalog browsing) Trading, matching, or bidding Requiring authorization or authentication Bill distribution or payment Reservation, check-in, or booking display for reserved space Coordination of plural reservations (e.g., plural trip segments; transportation and accommodation, etc.) Operations research Allocating resources or scheduling for an administrative function Market analysis, demand forecasting or surveying Accounting Finance (e.g., banking, investment or credit) ADVERTISING Stock quotation With information storage Space allocation (e.g., vehicle seat, hotel reservation) Remote terminal TERMINAL* REGISTERS TRANSACTION* (E.G., POINT OF SALE TERMINAL*) FOR USE WITH GENERAL PURPOSE TERMINAL* (E.G., HOME BANKING) DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING Query processing (i.e., searching) Query formulation, input preparation, or translation Query augmenting and refining (e.g., inexact access) Distributed or remote access | |
