Method and system for combinatorial auctions with bid composition restrictions

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PATENT NO 6718312
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09416587

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A method and system for dynamic combinatorial auctions employing bid composition restrictions is disclosed. Three exemplary types of bid composition restrictions, which may be applied either singly or in combination, are disclosed: non-additive activity restrictions, subset restrictions, and superset restrictions. These restrictions produce more efficient auction outcomes by placing extra constraints on bidders who specify larger combinations in their bids, thereby penalizing attempts at strategic bidding without ruling out genuine attempts to avoid an exposure problem.

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MILGROM PAUL R903 COTTRELL WAY STANFORD CA 94305
WILSON ROBERT B908 COTTRELL WAY STANFORD CA 94305
CRAMTON PETER C6418 DAHLONEGA RD BETHESDA MD 20816
ROTH ALVIN E765 FRENCHMANS ROAD STANFORD CA 94305
MCAFEE R PRESTON1275 KENILWORTH AVENUE SAN MARINO CA 91108
AUSUBEL LAWRENCE M2744 32ND ST NW WASHINGTON DC 20008

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
McAfee, R Preston Austin, TX 24 457
Milgrom, Paul Palo Alto, CA 8 461

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