Data processing: financial – business practice – management – or co – Automated electrical financial or business practice or... – Discount or incentive
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-31
2006-01-31
Hayes, John W. (Department: 3621)
Data processing: financial, business practice, management, or co
Automated electrical financial or business practice or...
Discount or incentive
C705S400000, C705S014270
Reexamination Certificate
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06993494
ABSTRACT:
A method and system of managing value from a resource such as hotel rooms by taking into account indirect value, such as gaming value, in determining recommended bid prices. Observed and/or estimated indirect value for customers is obtained. Recommended bid prices for instances of the resource, such as hotel rooms, are adjusted based on the obtained indirect value. Prices are further adjusted based on competitive market conditions.
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Boushy John M.
Wilmott Timothy J.
Fenwick & West LLP
Greene Daniel L.
Harrah's Operating Company, Inc.
Hayes John W.
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