Method and apparatus for configurably adjusting a bid in an online auction

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7499876
APP PUB NO 20010042039A1
SERIAL NO

09753347

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A method and apparatus for configuring and entering bids in an auction is disclosed. The method includes displaying a bid adjustment mechanism configuration interfaced to a bidder. Thereafter, a bid adjustment value for the bid adjustment mechanism is set using the configuration interface. Following the setting step, upon actuation of the bid adjustment mechanism, a bid is adjusted by the bid adjustment value previously set using the configuration interface.

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  • ARIBA, INC.;FREE MARKETS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Abeshouse, Daniel Edgewood , US 8 242
Atkinson, Scott W Pittsburgh , US 11 315
Harrigal, Kimberly A Pittsburgh , US 5 105
Lang,, Jr Robert B Glenshaw , US 4 22
Rupp, William D Mt. Lebanon , US 39 1681
Wagner, Douglas R Bethel Park , US 8 165

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