A method for providing unequal allocation of rights among agents while operating according
to fair principles, comprising assigning a hierarchal rank to each agent; providing a synthetic …

A method of conducting an on-line auction that permits individual bidders to pool bids during
a bidding session. The auction is conducted over a computer network that includes a central …

The present invention is directed to a method of auction ing products on-line where
participants use computer ter minals to access a computer Site and participate. The method …

Sep. 20, 1999, now Pat. No. 6,233,539, which is a based on an optimal control parameter
value R (t) at time t continuation of application No. 08/781.278, filed on the difference …

(54) METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXTRACTING 5,243,515 A 9, 1993 Lee INFORMATION
FROM RFQ DOCUMENTS 5,297,032 A 3/1994 Trojan et al. AND COMPRESSING RFQ …

(57) ABSTRACT A health monitoring system includes a plurality of remote user sites, each
remote user site comprising at least one health monitoring device for collection of user …

The disclosure relates to a system and method for manag ing workflow including the ability
to manage system-level workflow strategy, manage individual workflow activity, and provide …

A method for allocation among agents, comprising providing to at least two each having a
respective wealth generation function adapted to generate a virtual currency; conducting an …

(57) ABSTRACT A System and method for conducting a multi-perSon, inter active auction, in
a variety of formats, without using a human auctioneer to conduct the auction. The System is …

The present invention provides a method and system that allows sellers to communicate
conditional offers to potential buyers. The conditions include prices that depend on the …