公开(公告)号：US07870037B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-11

申请号：US10185188

申请日：2002-06-27

Applicant: Dave Stephens ,  Ngai-Ming Wang ,  Drew Gallant ,  Manish Srivastava ,  Wei Chen

Inventor： Dave Stephens ,  Ngai-Ming Wang ,  Drew Gallant ,  Manish Srivastava ,  Wei Chen

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06T11/206 ,  G06Q30/0641 ,  G06Q30/08 ,  G06Q40/04

Abstract: A method for graphically presenting auction information. Characteristics of an auction for an item are received, wherein the characteristics comprise a target price for the item and a close time of the auction. The auction is then published to at least one bidder. At least one bid is received at a bid time, wherein the bid comprises a price for the item. A graphical presentation of status of the auction is generated, presenting auction information. The graphical presentation comprises a first axis and a second axis, wherein the bid is plotted as a point within the graphical presentation where the first axis corresponds to the bid time and the second axis corresponds to the price. New bids received are automatically plotted in real-time.

Abstract translation: 用于图形地呈现拍卖信息的方法。 收到项目拍卖的特征，其中特征包括物品的目标价格和拍卖的关闭时间。 拍卖然后发布至少一个投标人。 在出价时间内收到至少一个出价，其中出价包括该项目的价格。 生成拍卖状态的图形呈现，提供拍卖信息。 图形呈现包括第一轴和第二轴，其中出价被绘制为图形呈现中的点，其中第一轴对应于投标时间，第二轴对应于价格。 收到的新出价将自动绘制实时。

公开(公告)号：US07734505B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-08

申请号：US09924671

申请日：2001-08-07

Applicant: Kevin Miller ,  Kim Powell ,  Dave Stephens ,  James Wang ,  Kareem Benjamin ,  Ben Gu

Inventor： Kevin Miller ,  Kim Powell ,  Dave Stephens ,  James Wang ,  Kareem Benjamin ,  Ben Gu

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/08 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q40/04

Abstract: A method for automatic auction extension and user controlled standardized bid increment/decrement. The method is implemented in an electronic commerce exchange. The auction method implements automatic extension of an auction in response to bidding activity from auction participants. The method includes the step of setting an end time for concluding the auction. Bids are received from remote bidders via a distributed computer network. The received bids are analyzed to determine whether a predetermined number of bids are received within a predetermined time of the auction end time. If a greater number of bids are received within the predetermined time, the duration of the auction is automatically extended and a new auction end time is set. The auction participants are notified of the new auction end time. Standardized bid increments can be set defining a minimum amount at which a subsequent bid differs from a previous bid. Similarly, standardized bid decrements can be set defining a minimum amount at which a subsequent bid subsequent bid differs from a previous bid. A total number of possible extensions can be set defining a number of times the auction can be extended due to bidding activity. The settings can be changed dynamically during the auction by the auction operator/user.

Abstract translation: 一种自动拍卖延伸和用户控制标准化投标增量/减量的方法。 该方法在电子商务交换中实现。 拍卖方式根据拍卖参与者的投标活动实施拍卖的自动延期。 该方法包括设置结束拍卖的结束时间的步骤。 通过分布式计算机网络从远程投标人收到投标。 分析收到的出价以确定在拍卖结束时间的预定时间内是否接收到预定数量的出价。 如果在预定时间内收到更多的出价，拍卖的持续时间将自动延长，并设定新的拍卖结束时间。 拍卖参与者被通知拍卖结束时间。 可以设置标准化出价增量，定义后续出价与先前出价不同的最小金额。 类似地，可以设置标准化出价减少量，其中定义后续出价后续出价与先前出价不同的最小金额。 可以设置总数可能的扩展，定义拍卖可以由于出价活动而延长的次数。 可以在拍卖操作者/用户拍卖期间动态地改变设置。

公开(公告)号：US07533051B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-12

申请号：US09912848

申请日：2001-07-24

Applicant: Kim Powell ,  Liza Lyons ,  Dave Stephens ,  Kareem Benjamin ,  Ben Gu ,  James Wang

Inventor： Kim Powell ,  Liza Lyons ,  Dave Stephens ,  Kareem Benjamin ,  Ben Gu ,  James Wang

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/08 ,  G06Q40/04 ,  G06Q40/12

Abstract: An auction method for implementing automatic bid status refresh and item attribute updates in an electronic exchange. The method includes the step of receiving update configuration information from remote bidders via a distributed computer network. The update configuration information includes a time interval for receiving bid status updates. An auction is conducted wherein bid information received from the remote bidders is compared to determine a bid status and wherein the bid status is used to determine the bid status updates for the remote bidders. The bid status includes information regarding the most competitive, or winning, bid and any associated terms. The bid status updates are disseminated to the remote bidders via the distributed computer network in accordance with the update configuration information. At the conclusion of the auction, an auction winner is designated in accordance with the latest most competitive bid of the bid status. The time interval of the update configuration information is user selected and can be adjusted dynamically during the auction. Remote bidders receive bid status updates in accordance with their specified time interval. Changes to the items and/or item attributes of the auction are also disseminated to the remote bidders via the distributed computer network in accordance with the time interval of the update configuration information.

公开(公告)号：US20120209746A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-16

申请号：US13439526

申请日：2012-04-04

Applicant: Noah Eisner ,  Dave Stephens ,  David Williams ,  Seggy Umboh

Inventor： Noah Eisner ,  Dave Stephens ,  David Williams ,  Seggy Umboh

IPC: G06Q30/06

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q10/107 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0635 ,  G06Q30/0637

Abstract: A method of and device for enabling the requisitioning of items over a network. The network is coupled to a server, thereby allowing communication between the server and a generating-user, a requisitioning-user and an initiating-user. The server generates a requisition template in response to input received from the generating-user. The server sends an initial e-mail message to the requisitioning-user's e-mail address in response to direction received from the initiating-user. The initial e-mail message includes the requisition template. The initial e-mail message is configured to result in the creation of a reply e-mail message in response to the requisitioning-user selecting to reply to the initial e-mail message from the e-mail application that is accessing the initial e-mail message, the reply e-mail message including the requisition template.

Abstract translation: 一种用于启用通过网络请求物品的方法和设备。 网络耦合到服务器，从而允许服务器与生成用户，请购用户和启动用户之间的通信。 响应于从生成用户接收的输入，服务器生成请购模板。 服务器响应于从发起用户接收到的方向，向请购用户的电子邮件地址发送初始电子邮件。 初始电子邮件包含请购单模板。 初始电子邮件被配置为导致响应于请购用户选择从正在访问初始电子邮件的电子邮件应用程序回复初始电子邮件消息而创建回复电子邮件消息， 电子邮件消息，包括请购单模板的回复电子邮件。

公开(公告)号：US20090112772A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-30

申请号：US09912891

申请日：2001-07-24

Applicant: Kim Powell ,  Liza Lyons ,  Dave Stephens ,  Ben Gu ,  James Wang ,  Kareem Banjamin

Inventor： Kim Powell ,  Liza Lyons ,  Dave Stephens ,  Ben Gu ,  James Wang ,  Kareem Banjamin

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/08 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q40/04 ,  G06Q50/188

Abstract: An auction method for specifying catalog contents for packaging and pushing to an electronic auction. The auction method is implemented in an electronic commerce exchange. The auction method includes the steps of specifying catalog contents for packaging for an auction operation hosted on the electronic exchange. Initial terms for the sale of the contents are then specified. The auction is then automatically initiated using the previously specified contents and the previously specified terms. The auction proceeds with the receiving of bids for the contents from remote bidders. The bids are received via a distributed computing network into which the electronic commerce exchange is communicatively coupled. A winning bid is selected by determining a most competitive bid out of the bids received for the contents. A sale of the contents is then completed based upon the terms of the most competitive bid.

Abstract translation: 一种用于指定包装和推送到电子拍卖的目录内容的拍卖方法。 拍卖方式是在电子商务交流中实施的。 拍卖方法包括指定电子交易所托管的拍卖操作的包装目录内容的步骤。 然后指定销售内容的初始条款。 然后，使用先前指定的内容和先前指定的条款自动启动拍卖。 拍卖会收到远程投标人的内容投标。 通过电子商务交换机通信耦合的分布式计算网络接收出价。 通过从收到的内容的出价中确定最具竞争力的竞价来选择中标。 然后根据最具竞争力的竞标条款完成销售内容。

公开(公告)号：US07401034B1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-15

申请号：US10185167

申请日：2002-06-27

Applicant: Manish Srivastava ,  Ngai-Ming Wang ,  Robert Foushee ,  Parisa Hudson ,  Dave Stephens

Inventor： Manish Srivastava ,  Ngai-Ming Wang ,  Robert Foushee ,  Parisa Hudson ,  Dave Stephens

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/08 ,  G06Q40/04

Abstract: An auction method for implementing attribute-based bidding and bid comparison in an electronic exchange. A specification defining an auction for an item is received, wherein the specification comprises a plurality of attributes of the item. An attribute defines the functionality of an aspect of the item with respect to the current auction. At least one attribute comprises a value and a score associated with the value and a portion of the plurality of attributes comprise a relative weight. The auction is then published to at least one bidder. A bid is received from a bidder, wherein the bid comprises a value associated with at least one attribute. A composite score for the bid is calculated based on the bid and the specification. A plurality of bids are then ranked based on the composite score for each bid. An evaluation score is calculated for each bid based on the bid price and composite score. A plurality of bids are then ranked based on the evaluation score for each bid.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在电子交换中实施基于属性的投标和竞价比较的拍卖方法。 接收定义项目拍卖的规范，其中规范包括该项目的多个属性。 属性定义了相对于当前拍卖的项目的一个方面的功能。 至少一个属性包括与该值相关联的值和得分，并且多个属性的一部分包括相对权重。 拍卖然后发布至少一个投标人。 从投标人收到出价，其中出价包括与至少一个属性相关联的值。 根据出价和规格计算出价的综合得分。 然后根据每个出价的综合得分对多个出价进行排名。 根据投标价格和综合得分，为每个出价计算评估分数。 然后根据每个出价的评估分数对多个出价进行排名。

公开(公告)号：US08156012B1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-10

申请号：US12079819

申请日：2008-03-28

Applicant: Noah Eisner ,  Dave Stephens ,  David Williams ,  Seggy Umboh

Inventor： Noah Eisner ,  Dave Stephens ,  David Williams ,  Seggy Umboh

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q10/107 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0635 ,  G06Q30/0637

Abstract: A method of and device for enabling the requisitioning of items over a network. The network is coupled to a server, thereby allowing communication between the server and a generating-user, a requisitioning-user and an initiating-user. The server generates a requisition template in response to input received from the generating-user. The server sends an initial e-mail message to the requisitioning-user's e-mail address in response to direction received from the initiating-user. The initial e-mail message includes the requisition template. The initial e-mail message is configured to result in the creation of a reply e-mail message in response to the requisitioning-user selecting to reply to the initial e-mail message from the e-mail application that is accessing the initial e-mail message, the reply e-mail message including the requisition template.

Abstract translation: 一种用于启用通过网络请求物品的方法和设备。 网络耦合到服务器，从而允许服务器与生成用户，请购用户和启动用户之间的通信。 响应于从生成用户接收的输入，服务器生成请购模板。 服务器响应于从发起用户接收到的方向，向请购用户的电子邮件地址发送初始电子邮件。 初始电子邮件包含请购单模板。 初始电子邮件被配置为导致响应于请购用户选择从正在访问初始电子邮件的电子邮件应用程序回复初始电子邮件消息而创建回复电子邮件消息， 电子邮件消息，包括请购单模板的回复电子邮件。

公开(公告)号：US07720745B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-18

申请号：US09912891

申请日：2001-07-24

Applicant: Kim Powell ,  Liza Lyons ,  Dave Stephens ,  Ben Gu ,  James Wang ,  Kareem Benjamin

Inventor： Kim Powell ,  Liza Lyons ,  Dave Stephens ,  Ben Gu ,  James Wang ,  Kareem Benjamin

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/08 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q40/04 ,  G06Q50/188

Abstract: An auction method for specifying catalog contents for packaging and pushing to an electronic auction. The auction method is implemented in an electronic commerce exchange. The auction method includes the steps of specifying catalog contents for packaging for an auction operation hosted on the electronic exchange. Initial terms for the sale of the contents are then specified. The auction is then automatically initiated using the previously specified contents and the previously specified terms. The auction proceeds with the receiving of bids for the contents from remote bidders. The bids are received via a distributed computing network into which the electronic commerce exchange is communicatively coupled. A winning bid is selected by determining a most competitive bid out of the bids received for the contents. A sale of the contents is then completed based upon the terms of the most competitive bid.

Abstract translation: 一种用于指定包装和推送到电子拍卖的目录内容的拍卖方法。 拍卖方式是在电子商务交流中实施的。 拍卖方法包括指定电子交易所托管的拍卖操作的包装目录内容的步骤。 然后指定销售内容的初始条款。 然后，使用先前指定的内容和先前指定的条款自动启动拍卖。 拍卖会收到远程投标人的内容投标。 通过电子商务交换机通信耦合的分布式计算网络接收出价。 通过从收到的内容的出价中确定最具竞争力的竞价来选择中标。 然后根据最具竞争力的竞标条款完成销售内容。

公开(公告)号：US20090037314A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-05

申请号：US09912848

申请日：2001-07-24

Applicant: Kim Powell ,  Liza Lyons ,  Dave Stephens ,  Kareem Benjamin ,  Ben Gu ,  James Wang

Inventor： Kim Powell ,  Liza Lyons ,  Dave Stephens ,  Kareem Benjamin ,  Ben Gu ,  James Wang

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/08 ,  G06Q40/04 ,  G06Q40/12

Abstract: An auction method for implementing automatic bid status refresh and item attribute updates in an electronic exchange. The method includes the step of receiving update configuration information from remote bidders via a distributed computer network. The update configuration information includes a time interval for receiving bid status updates. An auction is conducted wherein bid information received from the remote bidders is compared to determine a bid status and wherein the bid status is used to determine the bid status updates for the remote bidders. The bid status includes information regarding the most competitive, or winning, bid and any associated terms. The bid status updates are disseminated to the remote bidders via the distributed computer network in accordance with the update configuration information. At the conclusion of the auction, an auction winner is designated in accordance with the latest most competitive bid of the bid status. The time interval of the update configuration information is user selected and can be adjusted dynamically during the auction. Remote bidders receive bid status updates in accordance with their specified time interval. Changes to the items and/or item attributes of the auction are also disseminated to the remote bidders via the distributed computer network in accordance with the time interval of the update configuration information.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在电子交换中实现自动出价状态刷新和项目属性更新的拍卖方法。 该方法包括通过分布式计算机网络从远程投标者接收更新配置信息的步骤。 更新配置信息包括用于接收出价状态更新的时间间隔。 进行拍卖，其中从远程投标者接收的投标信息被比较以确定出价状态，并且其中使用出价状态来确定远程投标人的投标状态更新。 投标状态包括有关最具竞争力或胜出投标以及任何相关条款的信息。 根据更新配置信息，投标状态更新通过分布式计算机网络传播给远程投标人。 在拍卖结束时，根据竞标状态的最新竞标竞标，指定拍卖获胜者。 更新配置信息的时间间隔是用户选择的，并且可以在拍卖期间动态地调整。 远程投标人根据其指定的时间间隔接收投标状态更新。 根据更新配置信息的时间间隔，通过分布式计算机网络对拍卖的项目和/或项目属性进行的更改也传播给远程投标人。

公开(公告)号：US08904471B1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-02

申请号：US12079821

申请日：2008-03-28

Applicant: Noah Eisner ,  Dave Stephens ,  David Williams ,  Seggy Umboh

Inventor： Noah Eisner ,  Dave Stephens ,  David Williams ,  Seggy Umboh

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06F7/04 ,  G06F15/16 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04L29/06 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q30/06

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q10/107 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0635 ,  G06Q30/0637

Abstract: A method for utilizing a policy system in the requisitioning of goods or services over a network, the network connected to a server, thereby allowing communication between the server and a plurality of users, each user having a login ID and belonging to one of a plurality of classes, the method comprising: the server storing each user's login ID, each user's class information, and a plurality of policies, wherein the class information comprises the identification of each class to which the user belongs, and each policy is associated with a class; a user logging into the server using the user's login ID; the user providing search input to the server; the server processing the search input; the server determining the appropriate policies, wherein the appropriate policies are policies that are determined to be associated with the user's class information; and the server providing the appropriate policies to the user.

Abstract translation: 一种在通过网络请求货物或服务的情况下利用策略系统的方法，连接到服务器的网络，从而允许服务器与多个用户之间的通信，每个用户具有登录ID并且属于多个 的方法包括：服务器存储每个用户的登录ID，每个用户的类信息和多个策略，其中，类信息包括用户所属的每个类的标识，并且每个策略与一个类相关联 ; 用户使用用户登录ID登录服务器的用户; 所述用户向所述服务器提供搜索输入; 服务器处理搜索输入; 所述服务器确定适当的策略，其中所述适当的策略是被确定为与所述用户的类信息相关联的策略; 并且服务器向用户提供适当的策略。