Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Systems and methods that facilitate participation in online auctions via an intermediary web site
- Patent Title (中): 通过中介网站促进参与在线拍卖的系统和方法
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Application No.: US11864068Application Date: 2007-09-28
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Publication No.: US07904343B2Publication Date: 2011-03-08
- Inventor: Michael Brader-Araje , Dov Cohn , Mark Jauquet , Richard Racz , John L. Root, III
- Applicant: Michael Brader-Araje , Dov Cohn , Mark Jauquet , Richard Racz , John L. Root, III
- Applicant Address: US CA San Mateo
- Assignee: Siebel Systems, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Siebel Systems, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA San Mateo
- Agency: Campbell Stephenson LLP
- Main IPC: G06Q30/00
- IPC: G06Q30/00

Abstract:
Systems, methods and computer program products are provided that can allow users to obtain information about, and participate in, auctions being conducted at a plurality of on-line auction sites. A Web site of an intermediary maintains information about items being auctioned at a plurality of remotely located auction sites in communication with a computer network, such as the Internet. Auction information is displayable to users accessing the intermediary web site via clients, such as Web browsers, via the computer network. Potential buyers accessing an intermediary Web site can search for and place bids for items being auctioned at remote, on-line auctions. In addition, sellers can utilize an intermediary Web site to locate on-line auctions within which to list items for sale.
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