System and method of cost distribution and invoice management for products having time-based benefits
First Claim
1. A method for managing cost distribution, comprising the steps of:
- a) receiving information relating to the total cost of a product; and
b) generating a multiple cost structure for the product on a computer by;
i) generating an acquisition cost of the product; and
ii) generating at least one operating cost of the product.
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Abstract
The invention provides a method, system and machine readable program for managing cost distribution. The method, system and machine readable program are each configured to receive information relating to the total cost of a product and generate a multiple cost structure for the product by generating an acquisition cost of the product; and generating at least one operating cost of the product. Generating a cost structure can include calculating at least one of the acquisition cost and operating cost based on a preset formula. Moreover, the cost structure generating step can additionally or alternatively include generating at least one of the acquisition cost and operating cost by manually inputting them through a graphical user interface. The product can be an energy saving device such as a hybrid vehicle, a fuel cell powered device, a light bulb and an energy control system.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for managing cost distribution, comprising the steps of:
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a) receiving information relating to the total cost of a product; and
b) generating a multiple cost structure for the product on a computer by;
i) generating an acquisition cost of the product; and
ii) generating at least one operating cost of the product. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A machine readable program containing instructions for controlling a cost distribution system, wherein the program comprises:
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a) means for receiving information relating to the total cost of a product; and
b) means for generating a multiple cost structure for the product including;
i) means for generating an acquisition cost of the product; and
ii) means for generating at least one operating cost of the product. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system for controlling cost distribution system, comprising:
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a) a database for receiving information relating to the total cost of a product; and
b) a processor operably coupled with the database, the processor adapted and configured to generate a multiple cost structure for the product, wherein the processor is configured to;
i) generate an acquisition cost of the product; and
ii) generate at least one operating cost of the product. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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