Computer auction processing systems and methods of managing...

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G06F 17/00 (2006.01) G06G 1/12 (2006.01)

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CA 2400518

The present invention is directed to an auction processing system, wherein one or more persons may participate in an auction provided by such system using a networked remote computer. The auction processing system comprises: (a) a host computer which is capable of communication with at least one remote computer; (b) means for generating currency, wherein the currency is generated by interaction with the host computer by a user of the remote computer; and (c) means for enabling acquisition of one or more lots of merchandise through an auction format whereby such acquisition is through use of the generated currency. Thus, importantly, the currency utilized in the auction is generated by interaction with the host computer (e.g., responding to games, polls, and surveys). The currency generated through such interaction may be monetary or otherwise, preferably otherwise. Thus, the currency generated may be, e.g., point valuations, whereby the auctioned good or service is obtained in exchange for generated point valuations. Thus, the present invention is further directed to methods of managing an auction comprising: (a) providing a host computer which is capable of communication with at least one remote computer; (b) enabling the generation of currency comprising providing means for interacting with the host computer by a user of the remote computer; and (c) enabling acquisition of one or more lots of merchandise through an auction format whereby such acquisition is through use of the generated currency.

La présente invention concerne un système de traitement d'enchères qui permet à une ou plusieurs personnes de participer à des enchères et qui met en oeuvre un ordinateur hors site fonctionnant en réseau. Ce système de traitement des enchères comprend: (a) un ordinateur hôte capable de communiquer avec l'ordinateur hors site considéré; (b) un générateur de monnaie produisant sa monnaie par interaction d'un utilisateur de l'ordinateur hors site avec l'ordinateur hôte; et (c) un module d'acquisition d'un ou de plusieurs lots de marchandise via une page d'enchères obligeant à utiliser cette monnaie pour payer l'acquisition considérée. Cette monnaie résulte de l'interaction avec l'ordinateur hôte, notamment en répondant à des jeux, des sondages et des enquêtes. La monnaie considérée peut être de nature monétaire ou, de préférence, d'une autre nature. Dans ce cas, on attribue des points en échange desquels on paie la marchandise ou le service mis aux enchères. L'invention concerne également un procédé de gestion d'enchères consistant: (a) à mettre en oeuvre un ordinateur hôte capable de communiquer avec l'ordinateur hors site considéré; (b) à faire en sorte qu'on produise une monnaie par la mise en oeuvre de moyens d'interaction de l'utilisateur de l'ordinateur hors site avec l'ordinateur hôte; et (c) à assurer l'acquisition d'un ou de plusieurs lots de marchandise grâce à une page d'enchères obligeant à utiliser cette monnaie pour payer l'acquisition considérée.

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