Method, computer program product, and apparatus for providing reverse auction transport services
US9911156B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0611
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, computer program product, and apparatus for providing reverse auction services are provided. A reverse auction request for transportation or a reverse auction request for delivery is received from a communications device. Geographical location information of an origination location and a destination location for the reverse auction request for transportation or delivery is received from the communications device. The reverse auction request for transportation or delivery is transmitted. Bids to the reverse auction request for transportation or delivery are received. The bids to the request for transportation or delivery are transmitted to the communications device.
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