System and method for conducting competitions
US9087308B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/06
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In general, in one aspect, a method for developing an asset by competition includes installing and configuring a master software environment for development or testing, and saving a copy of the master software environment as a virtual image suitable for use with a virtual machine. The method also includes receiving indicia of interest in a competition from a competitor, allocating a virtual server to the competitor and configuring the allocated virtual server with a copy of the virtual image, and providing access information for the virtual server to the competitor, thereby facilitating use of the virtual server by the competitor during the competition.
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