Method and apparatus for tracking the progress of an auction
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1. A method for broadcasting the progress of an auction comprising:
- designating an identifier for each potential bidder;
electronically displaying a representation of the items being auctioned in a location that is accessible to the bidders;
electronically marking the items being displayed with the identifier of a bidder in a winning position; and
electronically changing the identifiers as a bidder places a higher bid to reflect a new winning position.
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Abstract
The invention is a method for broadcasting the progress of an auction. The method includes designating an identifier for each potential bidder and electronically displaying a representation of the items being auctioned in a location that is accessible to the bidders. The method further includes electronically marking the items being displayed with the identifier of the bidder in a winning position and electronically providing real-time updates by changing the identifiers as a bidder places a higher bid that creates a new winning scenario.
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1. A method for broadcasting the progress of an auction comprising:
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designating an identifier for each potential bidder;
electronically displaying a representation of the items being auctioned in a location that is accessible to the bidders;
electronically marking the items being displayed with the identifier of a bidder in a winning position; and
electronically changing the identifiers as a bidder places a higher bid to reflect a new winning position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A system for broadcasting the progress of an auction comprising:
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a processor for electronically generating information regarding the progress of the auction;
a screen for broadcasting the electronically generated information; and
wherein the information regarding the progress of the auction includes at least a list of the items being auctioned and identifiers representing bidders in a winning position. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A method of broadcasting the progress of a land auction comprising:
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designating an identifier for each potential bidder;
electronically displaying, in a location that is accessible to the bidders, a first map of the land being auctioned;
identifying, on the first map, the various plots of land that are being auctioned;
marking the map with the identifiers of the bidders in a winning position;
marking the map with the identifiers of the bidders in a second place position; and
electronically providing real-time updates by changing the identifiers as a new bidder places a higher bid. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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