Auction-based application launching
US8626589B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/08
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for providing applications are provided. A method for providing applications may include determining a ranking for each of a plurality of applications based on an auction value of each corresponding application. In some cases, auction values may be determined by application provider bids. The method may also include determining a ranked placement of the applications based on the application rankings. The method may further include displaying the ranked placement according to a first user selection associated with the applications. The method may then include launching a selected application of the ranked placement in response to a second user selection. A system for providing applications may include an application ranker, an application placer and an application launcher.
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