Harold F Tyler

US Patent:

20060155637, Jul 13, 2006

Filed:

Aug 30, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/216703

Inventors:

Matthew Hawkes - Layton UT, US
Harold Tyler - Centerville UT, US

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705037000

Abstract:

Auction systems and methods for using such auction systems to sell items and conduct auctions are described. The auction systems contain an online auction system, an on-site auction system, or a combination thereof. The action system contains an item(s) for the auction(s) in a warehouse or other location physically accessible to the bidders. On-site bidders are able to inspect and bid on the items by using electronic stations or kiosks, either fixed or portable, that are located at the physical location (i.e., warehouse) and that are linked to an internal electronic network. The internal electronic network is also linked to an external electronic network, such as the Internet, that allows the auction to also proceed as an online auction. Both on-site and online bidders can therefore also bid on the items electronically. Using the auction system allows personal inspection and verification of the item(s) before participating in the auction process. As well, the auction system can allow a third party inspection and/or validation of item.