SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR MATCHING ELECTRONIC PROPOSALS TO ELECTRONIC REQUESTS
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1. A system for receiving bid requests and bid proposals sent thereto over a data-packet-network (DPN) and for matching the bid proposals to the bid requests comprising:
- at least one input/output port for receiving the bid requests and the bid proposals;
at least one memory utility for storing the bid requests and bid proposals; and
a set of machine-readable instructions for enabling matching of the stored bid proposals to the stored bid requests.
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Abstract
A system for receiving bid requests and bid proposals sent thereto over a data-packet-network (DPN) and for matching the bid proposals to the bid requests includes at least one input/output port for receiving the bid requests and the bid proposals, at least one memory utility for storing the bid requests and bid proposals, and a set of machine readable instructions for enabling matching of the stored bid proposals to the stored bid requests.
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1. A system for receiving bid requests and bid proposals sent thereto over a data-packet-network (DPN) and for matching the bid proposals to the bid requests comprising:
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at least one input/output port for receiving the bid requests and the bid proposals; at least one memory utility for storing the bid requests and bid proposals; and a set of machine-readable instructions for enabling matching of the stored bid proposals to the stored bid requests. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A proxy server for receiving bid requests and bid proposals sent thereto over a data-packet-network (DPN) and for matching the bid proposals to the bid requests comprising:
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at least one input/output port for receiving the bid requests and the bid proposals; at least one memory utility for storing the bid requests and bid proposals; and a set of machine-readable instructions for enabling matching of the stored bid proposals to the stored bid requests; characterized in that the proxy server is SIP enabled and may initiate communication sessions by proxy on behalf of bidders and requestors. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for brokering an electronic bidding process in progress over a DPN comprising steps for:
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(a) providing a memory utility connectable to the network for storing bid requests and bid proposals; (b) receiving bid requests and bid proposals and storing them on the memory utility; (c) matching stored bid proposals to bid requests based on enterprise rules and machine-readable instruction; and (d) conveying data about the result of the matching process to the source devices originating the bid requests and the bid proposals. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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