System and method for displaying market data including last trade data
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1. A computer-readable medium containing computer-executable instructions for causing a computer device to perform the steps comprising:
- (a) receiving data representing a first snapshot of market depth information;
(b) displaying on a display device a graphical user interface that includes the first snapshot of market depth information;
(c) at a predetermined time period after (a) receiving data representing a second snapshot of market depth information;
(d) after (a) and before (c), receiving trade data for at least one trade that occurs between receiving the successive snapshots of market depth information; and
(e) displaying a representation of the trade data on the graphical user interface.
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Abstract
Systems, methods and user interfaces are provided for augmenting snapshots of market depth information. Visually perceptible elements, such as icons and background shading, may be used to represent trades that have occurred after a first snapshot of market depth information and before a second snapshot of market depth information. Audible signals may also be used to represent such trades.
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19 Claims
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1. A computer-readable medium containing computer-executable instructions for causing a computer device to perform the steps comprising:
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(a) receiving data representing a first snapshot of market depth information;
(b) displaying on a display device a graphical user interface that includes the first snapshot of market depth information;
(c) at a predetermined time period after (a) receiving data representing a second snapshot of market depth information;
(d) after (a) and before (c), receiving trade data for at least one trade that occurs between receiving the successive snapshots of market depth information; and
(e) displaying a representation of the trade data on the graphical user interface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method in a computer system for displaying market information on a display device, the method comprising the steps of:
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(a) periodically receiving and displaying snapshots of market depth information; and
(b) in time periods that exist between the receiving of snapshots of market depth information, receiving and displaying trade data for at least one trade that has occurred since the last snapshot of market depth information. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of distributing market information from an exchange, the method comprising:
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(a) periodically transmitting snapshots of market depth information; and
(b) in time periods that exist between the transmitting of snapshots in (a), transmitting trade information for at least one trade that has occurred since the last snapshot of market depth information.
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