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Transformation bidding with tooling requirements

US7840476B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 2002
Grant dateNov 23, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q40/04
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method of transformation bidding in an electronic auction system. The system acquires lot data including tooling information for a lot, receives a bid from a bidder, and transforms the lot data and the bid into a true cost of procuring the lot from the bidder. The system also presents the true cost to a sponsor.

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