Title:
【発明の名称】コンピュータオークション処理システム及びこのようなシステムの管理方法
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2003529153
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
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.
Inventors:
Amy Ram
Application Number:
JP2001571239A
Publication Date:
September 30, 2003
Filing Date:
March 23, 2001
Export Citation:
Assignee:
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
International Classes:
G06F17/00; G06G1/12; G06Q30/06; G06Q30/08; (IPC1-7): G06F17/60
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Yoshikazu Tani (2 outside)