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  • Method and system for conducting electronic auctions with multi-parameter price equalization bidding
    Patent number: 7249085
    Abstract: A method and system for conducting electronic online auctions using multi-parameter price equalization bidding is disclosed. Bids defined in a context of a bidder are transformed into a comparative bid parameter that enables a common basis of comparison for the submitted bids. A transformed bid of a first bidder can also be detransformed into a context of a second bidder, thereby enabling each individual bidder to view a comparison of submitted bids in their own context.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Ariba, Inc.
    Inventors: Sam E. Kinney, Jr., Vincent F. Rago, Glen T. Meakem, Robert G. Stevens, David J. Becker, Anthony F. Bernard, William D. Rupp, Daniel C. Heckmann, Julia L. Rickert, Shane M. Tulloch, Jennifer L. Riddle, Nikki A. Sikes, John P. Levis, III
  • Data message mirroring and redirection
    Patent number: 7095829
    Abstract: Processing data messages is disclosed. A data message or a copy thereof is sent to a destination other than an intended recipient with which the data message is associated, for processing at said destination in accordance with a policy. The data message or a copy thereof is sent to said destination other than the intended recipient by a sending equipment used to generate the data message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher H. Claudatos, William D. Andruss