公开(公告)号：US07249087B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-24

申请号：US09781604

申请日：2001-02-12

Applicant: Jesse Sharp ,  Joseph Derajtys ,  Michael McCormick ,  Paul Bischler ,  Randy Schuessler ,  Rick Whitmore

Inventor： Jesse Sharp ,  Joseph Derajtys ,  Michael McCormick ,  Paul Bischler ,  Randy Schuessler ,  Rick Whitmore

IPC: G06Q40/00 ,  G06F40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q40/04

Abstract: This invention relates to a marketplace and management system related thereto. In particular, it relates to a marketplace for freight transportation and the systems necessary to support such a marketplace. It is a comprehensive system that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers of freight transportation and provides the related support services. The marketplace generally operates over a network using a user interface with various levels of integration. The marketplace facilitates sales of freight transportation services, including multi-leg and multi-modal freight transportation services through several systems including, catalog rates and auctions. The related services provided by the marketplace allow buyers and sellers to enroll in the marketplace, maintain their accounts, and track their operations within the marketplace. Sellers can also manage the rates they charge for providing freight transportation. The marketplace also creates a binding agreement between buyers and sellers called a tender agreement that may be modified even after it has been consummated. Additionally, the marketplace ensures and guarantees payment to the sellers and may perform collection and invoicing functions.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及与其相关的市场和管理系统。 特别地，它涉及货运市场和支持这样的市场所必需的系统。 它是一个综合系统，作为货运买卖双方的中间人，并提供相关支持服务。 市场通常使用具有各种级别的集成的用户界面在网络上运行。 市场通过包括目录价格和拍卖在内的多个系统，促进货运服务的销售，包括多方式和多式货运服务。 市场提供的相关服务允许买家和卖家注册市场，维护他们的账户，并跟踪他们在市场中的运营。 卖方也可以管理提供货运费用。 市场还创建了买卖双方约定的协议，称为招标协议，即使在完成后也可能进行修改。 此外，市场确保并保证向卖方付款，并可执行收款和发票功能。