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Real time auction with end game

  • US 20090281913A1
  • Filed: 05/12/2009
  • Published: 11/12/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/08/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • using a computer for accepting bids from a plurality of different users to submit bids for a specified item being auctioned;

    using said computer for defining rules for actions in said auction, said rules including at least a time when the action will take place, and an action that will take place at the defined time;

    saving the rule in said computer and keeping the rule including the action and the defined time secret until the defined time; and

    at the defined time, using the computer for carrying out said action in the auction.

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