| 摘要 |
<p>A method of creating a multi-lateral contract (1) between parties (4) and participants (3, 5, 6, 7) in a distributed computer system. Parties may create an electronic contract (1) by agreeing upon a set of rules to purchase a product or provision of service. The contract is sent to a registry (2) which registers, manages and executes the contract. The registry may contact a participant (3) to deliver the product or service according to the contract details. A participant (3) may deliver the product to another party (4). A recording means (5) may record transaction details and deliver a transaction log to registry (2) for recording the event. The logs may be sent to an inspecting means (6) for scrutinizing and to resolve delivery disputes. The contract may be sent to a valuing means (7) by the inspecting means (6). The valuing means (7) may create an invoice according to terms of the contract and the multi-lateral agreement. An invoice may be sent to the parties (4) by the valuing means (7).</p> |
