Cost model analysis and breakdown for cost buildup
US9161994B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q50/40
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
One embodiment of the invention includes a method and system to obtain data for fees and surcharges charged by multiple providers for multiple services based on prior interactions with the service providers, and provide an estimate for fees and surcharges to be charged by one of the service providers for one of the services based on the prior interactions with the service providers. In one embodiment, the fee data is extracted from one of electronic publishing of fees, billings for services rendered, and employee expense reports. In one embodiment, the estimated fees and surcharges include restricted access to a first subset of data to a first predetermined group.
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