Online bidding system
US10699333B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q20/40
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and computer program product is provided for an online bidding system. The method may include receiving a plurality of bids from a plurality of online bidding communities during a live auction event at one of a primary technology provider and a relying technology provider, wherein the live auction event simultaneously occurs on a physical auction floor and virtually. The method may also include processing the plurality of bids at the primary technology provider. The method may further include providing the processed plurality of bids to a single designated clerking console associated with the primary technology provider for the live auction event. The method may also include receiving an accepted bid from the single designated clerking console.
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