摘要 |
Dynamically updated profiles for an initiator and/or one or more bidders in an online auction allows pricing or other auction variables to be altered during or after an auction to be adjusted based on information gathered with regard to one or more profile fields in the profiles. Additionally, limits can be dynamically set as to who can participate in an auction using the information in the profiles. Multi-variable bidding may be accomplished by applying weights to certain variables at the end of an auction along with any modifications outlined in any relevant profile fields in order to determine a winner or winners of the auction. |