Data processing: database and file management or data structures – Database design – Data structure types
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-26
2007-06-26
Choules, Jack (Department: 2167)
Data processing: database and file management or data structures
Database design
Data structure types
C707S793000, C707S793000
Reexamination Certificate
active
09374577
ABSTRACT:
A description language providing a hierarchical data structure that includes a public portion, hierarchically storing product information including identification of the product and standard and optional features desired for the product. The data structure further includes a private portion for secure storage of customer information. The discloser includes a system comprising a server with a product database, an intermediary subsystem, and a seller subsystem. A product is configured which stores the configured product and features in the data structure. A request for quote (RFQ) is transmitted, with the data structure, to sellers in the customer's geographic area, based on a comparison of product features with sellers stock. Quotes are returned from the sellers in response to which the customer sends an acceptance of a quote to the appropriate seller. While the invention is applicable to any product available in multiple configurations, specific embodiments are directed to vehicle implementations.
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Garrigus Tom
Hug Celas
Nabors Forrest
Zhang Charlie
Blakely & Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman
Choules Jack
Chrome Data Corporation
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