SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTING PERSONALITIES TO FACILITATE THE COMPLETION OF AN ONLINE AUCTION

摘要

A method and system for progressing an auction is provided. Examples include an auction analysis component configured to analyze an auction forum for auctions that are likely to complete without a reserve price being met (i.e., triggered auctions), and a personality selection component configured to select a personality capable of facilitating the progression of a triggered auction.

主权项

1. A computer-implemented method for completing a live auction in an auction forum, the method performed by one or more processors and comprising:
determining one or more characteristics of the auction, the auction having a reserve price for an item set by a seller which has not been met by a current highest bid; determining one or more characteristics that are indicative predictors that the auction will complete without the reserve price being met; and in response to predicting that the auction will complete without the reserve price being met, selecting one or more personalities to coach the seller and/or one or more auction participants to complete the auction.