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Networked disposal and information distribution apparatus

  • US 7,080,777 B2
  • Filed: 02/24/2004
  • Issued: 07/25/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/14/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of allocating orders, comprising:

  • receiving over a network order information for a plurality of users'"'"' orders, wherein at least a portion of the order information is based on information scanned from disposed of items;

    accessing from a computer accessible memory first pricing information based at least in part on the order information;

    automatically grouping a portion of the orders into a first group based on at least a first characteristic;

    setting a maximum acceptable bid price based at least in part on the first pricing information;

    receiving over the network quotes from suppliers for the first group of orders;

    selecting at least one supplier based on the quotes; and

    placing the first group of orders with the selected suppler.

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