Method and apparatus for filtering and/or sorting responses to electronic requests for quote

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PATENT NO 8538854
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12691062

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A method and apparatus filters and/or sorts responses to electronic requests for quotes for a product or products offered for sale. The method includes comparing first data of each of a plurality electronic quotes to first data of an electronic request for quote. Each of the plurality of electronic quotes is classified as either a matching quote or a non-matching quote in response to the computer system comparing first data of the plurality electronic quotes and the electronic request for quote. Each matching quote is identified as having first data that equals the first data of the electronic request for quote. Each non-matching quote is defined as having first data that does not equal the first data of the electronic request for quote.

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VERSATA SOFTWARE INC401 CONGRESS AVENUE SUITE 2650 AUSTIN TX 78701

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Leeb, Gunter Austin, US 30 469
Reese, David J Austin, US 10 178
Scott, Cheryl W Austin, US 7 157

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