System and method for providing a payment to a non-winning auction participant

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8600830
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12837502

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A system and method providing for communication and resolution of utility functions between participants, wherein the utility function is evaluated based on local information at the recipient to determine a cost value thereof. A user interface having express representation of both information elements, and associated reliability of the information. An automated system for optimally conveying information based on relevance and reliability.

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HOFFBERG FAMILY TRUST 229 BUCKOUT ROAD WEST HARRISON NY 10604

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Hoffberg, Steven M West Harrison, US 123 24659

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