Method and apparatus for providing open-ended subscriptions to c

Details Method and apparatus for providing open-ended subscriptions to c Method and apparatus for providing open-ended subscriptions to c

1996-12-11

2000-01-11

Tkacs, Stephen R.

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

Automated electrical financial or business practice or...

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705 1, 705 30, G06F 1760

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060146419

ABSTRACT:
A system for providing an open-ended subscription to commodity items normally available on a term basis includes a central agent that serves as the front-end for commodity suppliers. This central agent maintains databases containing information associated with a group of commodity items and their sales. Using these databases, the central agent produces subscription records to provide open-ended subscription services to its customers, while supporting the term-based subscriptions of the commodity suppliers.

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