Method and computer-readable medium for automated dynamic pricing of products with parameter-driven state transitions
US8533058B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q40/04
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The pricing of a product is programmatically managed by defining a plurality of pricing states for the product. Each pricing state has a pricing mechanism associated therewith. A pricing mechanism can be a variable pricing mechanism such as an auction. It can also be a fixed pricing mechanism for the sale, rental, or subscription of the product. One or more triggers are defined, each of which may include one or more trigger parameters, to enable the pricing of the product to transition from one pricing state to another pricing state. In this manner, an automated, systematic approach to pricing management is provided.
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