Patents Assigned to XCIRA
  • Remote consignor/bidder supplement for traditional live auctions
    Patent number: 8326691
    Abstract: A method for adding a negotiation interface between remote consignors and bidders to a traditional-style live auction, comprising the steps of providing audio/video system apparatus; providing clerk system apparatus; providing marquee system apparatus; providing bid system apparatus; and providing negotiation apparatus for enabling selective direct price negotiations between remote auction consignors and remote auction bidders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: XCIRA
    Inventors: Nancy J. Rabenold, James A. Simmons