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Computerized Auction System For Use With Multiple Purchasing Media

a technology of auction system and purchasing media, applied in payment protocols, instruments, marketing, etc., can solve the problems of limiting access, user cannot redeem incentive programs to reward media,

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-06-07
JENNIGES JOSEPHC +2
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Problems solved by technology

A disadvantage of auction websites is that the user cannot redeem incentive program reward media, such as frequent buyer points at these sites.
A further disadvantage is that the bid and sale amounts are displayed in a single currency to all users, regardless of the type of media they may hold.
Furthermore, the system should be able to limit access to those who participate in sponsoring organizations' programs.

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[0024] In the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the invention, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific exemplary embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that logical, mechanical, electrical and other changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense.

[0025] Hardware and Operating Environment

[0026]FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the hardware and operating environment 100 in which different embodiments of the invention can be practiced. The description of FIG. 1 provides an overview of conventional computer hardware and a suitable computing environment in conjunction wi...

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Abstract

Systems and methods create and maintain an auction server operative to receive requests for displaying auction items. The bid values are displayed and received in units that are specific to a particular program in which the user is participating. Bid values can be displayed and received in differing units depending on the particular program. Thus, participants in different programs can bid on the same items using different media types or different currencies. The system automatically converts between the different media types in order to determine highest bidders and bid amounts.

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CLAIM OF PRIORITY [0001] This application is a Continuation application of Ser. No. 09 / 637,728 filed on Aug. 11, 2000 which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 155,282, filed Sep. 21, 1999 under 35 U.S.C. 119(e), both of which are incorporated herein in their entirety by reference.COPYRIGHT NOTICE / PERMISSION [0002] A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever. The following notice applies to the software and data as described below and in the drawings hereto: Copyright© 1999, 2000, BI® is a tradename of Schoeneckers, Inc. All Rights Reserved. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0003] The present invention relates generally to computerized auction systems...

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IPC IPC(8): G06Q40/00G06Q10/08G06Q20/04G06Q20/10G06Q20/40G06Q30/02G06Q30/04G06Q30/08
CPCG06Q10/087G06Q10/0875G06Q20/042G06Q20/10G06Q20/102G06Q20/105G06Q20/108G06Q20/1085G06Q20/40G06Q30/0226G06Q30/0232G06Q30/0241G06Q30/04G06Q30/08G06Q40/00G06Q40/025G06Q40/04G06Q40/123G06Q40/128G06Q40/12G06Q40/03
Inventor JENNIGES, JOSEPHCJACK, JOHN M.BINZEN, STEPHANIE A.
Owner JENNIGES JOSEPHC