Method and system for providing simultaneous on-line auctions

Details Method and system for providing simultaneous on-line auctions Method and system for providing simultaneous on-line auctions

2011-01-11

2011-01-11

Weisberger, Richard C (Department: 3693)

Data processing: financial, business practice, management, or co

Automated electrical financial or business practice or...

Finance

Reexamination Certificate

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07870055

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for providing simultaneous online auctions includes automatically auctioning a first item and a second item during a common time period via an electronic auction system. Bids for both of the first item and the second item are automatically received at the electronic auction system during the common time period.

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