A method for performing continuous auctions over a computer network system consisting of a server/seller and multiple clients/buyers. The seller makes information about the type of sale items, the number of sale items, minimum bid price, time limits for bids to be submitted, and estimated time interval...http://www.google.ca/patents/US6151589?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6151589 - Methods for performing large scale auctions and online negotiations