Method and apparatus for configurably adjusting a bid in an online auction
US7499876B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q40/04
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for configuring and entering bids in an auction is disclosed. The method includes displaying a bid adjustment mechanism configuration interfaced to a bidder. Thereafter, a bid adjustment value for the bid adjustment mechanism is set using the configuration interface. Following the setting step, upon actuation of the bid adjustment mechanism, a bid is adjusted by the bid adjustment value previously set using the configuration interface.
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