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Method, system and computer medium for processing bids in an auction received over different mediums

US7996277B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2008
Grant dateAug 9, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/6187
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention are generally, but not exclusively, related to the area of interactive auctions, particularly to interactive Internet-based auctions that may be simultaneously televised and where bidders may input bids over channels other than the Internet. Other methods and apparatuses are also described.

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