METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ONLINE AUCTIONING

摘要

The invention provides apparatus for enabling an online auction comprising a processor, a database module coupleable to the processor, the database module adapted to retain data representing auction items, and a server coupleable to the processor, the server adapted to present an auction interface to a consumer on a display. The auction interface is adapted to present a representation of a set of two or more auction items within a group auction panel, present representations of at least one member of the set of auction items within an individual auction panel, and receive bids from respective consumers on the set of auction items and/or individual auction items within the set of auction items. The invention further provides related methods and interfaces.

主权项

1. Apparatus for enabling an online auction comprising:
a processor; a database module coupleable to the processor, the database module adapted to retain data representing auction items; and a server coupleable to the processor, the server adapted to present an auction interface to a consumer on a display, the auction interface adapted to:
present a representation of a set of two or more auction items within a group auction panel;present representations of at least one member of the set of auction items within an individual auction panel; andreceive bids from respective consumers on the set of auction items and/or individual auction items within the set of auction items.