Method and apparatus for controlled products
US10853808B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q2220/00
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is a method and apparatus for a first user to purchase a controlled product. The first user creates an order and specifies the set of conditions that the second user must meet to satisfy the order. The second user satisfies those conditions then can access an authorization from a third user prior to submitting a bid to supply the order. The first user can accept the bid then authorize payment. The first user and second user can confirm the product was delivered to the first user.
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