Abstract

The present invention provides an improved system and method for using cryptography to secure computer-implemented choice mechanisms. In several preferred embodiments, a process is provided for securing participants' submissions while simultaneously providing the capability of validating their submissions. This is referred to as a random permutation. In several other preferred embodiments, a process is provided for securing participants' advance instructions while simultaneously providing the capability of validating their advance instructions. This is referred to as a secure advance instruction. Applications include voting mechanisms, school choice mechanisms, and auction mechanisms.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07C 13/00 - Voting apparatus
• G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
• H04L 9/12 - Transmitting and receiving encryption devices synchronised or initially set up in a particular manner

Abstract

The present invention provides an improved system and method for using cryptography to secure computer-implemented choice mechanisms. In several preferred embodiments, a process is provided for securing participants' submissions while simultaneously providing the capability of validating their submissions. This is referred to as a random permutation. In several other preferred embodiments, a process is provided for securing participants' advance instructions while simultaneously providing the capability of validating their advance instructions. This is referred to as a secure advance instruction. Applications include voting mechanisms, school choice mechanisms, and auction mechanisms.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07C 13/00 - Voting apparatus
• G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
• H04L 9/12 - Transmitting and receiving encryption devices synchronised or initially set up in a particular manner

Abstract

The present invention provides an improved system and method for using cryptography to secure computer-implemented choice mechanisms. In several preferred embodiments, a process is provided for securing participants' submissions while simultaneously providing the capability of validating their submissions. This is referred to as a random permutation. In several other preferred embodiments, a process is provided for securing participants' advance instructions while simultaneously providing the capability of validating their advance instructions. This is referred to as a secure advance instruction. Applications include voting mechanisms, school choice mechanisms, and auction mechanisms.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07C 13/00 - Voting apparatus
• G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
• H04L 9/12 - Transmitting and receiving encryption devices synchronised or initially set up in a particular manner

Abstract

The present invention provides an improved system and method for using cryptography to secure computer-implemented choice mechanisms. In several preferred embodiments, a process is provided for securing participants' submissions while simultaneously providing the capability of validating their submissions. This is referred to as a random permutation. In several other preferred embodiments, a process is provided for securing participants' advance instructions while simultaneously providing the capability of validating their advance instructions. This is referred to as a secure advance instruction. Applications include voting mechanisms, school choice mechanisms, and auction mechanisms.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07C 13/00 - Voting apparatus
• G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
• H04L 9/12 - Transmitting and receiving encryption devices synchronised or initially set up in a particular manner

Abstract

The present invention provides an improved system and method for using cryptography to secure computer-implemented choice mechanisms. In several preferred embodiments, a process is provided for securing participants' submissions while simultaneously providing the capability of validating their submissions. This is referred to as a random permutation. In several other preferred embodiments, a process is provided for securing participants' advance instructions while simultaneously providing the capability of validating their advance instructions. This is referred to as a secure advance instruction. Applications include voting mechanisms, school choice mechanisms, and auction mechanisms.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07C 13/00 - Voting apparatus
• H04L 9/12 - Transmitting and receiving encryption devices synchronised or initially set up in a particular manner
• G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs

Abstract

The present invention provides an improved system and method for using cryptography to secure computer-implemented choice mechanisms. In several preferred embodiments, a process is provided for securing participants' submissions while simultaneously providing the capability of validating their submissions. This is referred to as a random permutation. In several other preferred embodiments, a process is provided for securing participants' advance instructions while simultaneously providing the capability of validating their advance instructions. This is referred to as a secure advance instruction. Applications include voting mechanisms, school choice mechanisms, and auction mechanisms.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07C 13/00 - Voting apparatus
• G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
• H04L 9/12 - Transmitting and receiving encryption devices synchronised or initially set up in a particular manner

Abstract

The present invention provides an improved system and method for using cryptography to secure computer-implemented choice mechanisms. In several preferred embodiments, a process is provided for securing participants' submissions while simultaneously providing the capability of validating their submissions. This is referred to as a random permutation. In several other preferred embodiments, a process is provided for securing participants' advance instructions while simultaneously providing the capability of validating their advance instructions. This is referred to as a secure advance instruction. Applications include voting mechanisms, school choice mechanisms, and auction mechanisms.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07C 13/00 - Voting apparatus
• H04L 9/12 - Transmitting and receiving encryption devices synchronised or initially set up in a particular manner
• G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs

Abstract

The present invention provides an improved system and method for using cryptography to secure computer-implemented choice mechanisms. In several preferred embodiments, a process is provided for securing participants' submissions while simultaneously providing the capability of validating their submissions. This is referred to as a random permutation. In several other preferred embodiments, a process is provided for securing participants' advance instructions while simultaneously providing the capability of validating their advance instructions. This is referred to as a secure advance instruction. Applications include voting mechanisms, school choice mechanisms, and auction mechanisms.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 19/00 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings
• G07C 13/00 - Voting apparatus
• G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
• H04L 9/12 - Transmitting and receiving encryption devices synchronised or initially set up in a particular manner

Abstract

The present invention provides an improved system and method for using cryptography to secure computer-implemented choice mechanisms. In several preferred embodiments, a process is provided for securing participants' submissions while simultaneously providing the capability of validating their submissions. This is referred to as a random permutation. In several other preferred embodiments, a process is provided for securing participants' advance instructions while simultaneously providing the capability of validating their advance instructions. This is referred to as a secure advance instruction. Applications include voting mechanisms, school choice mechanisms, and auction mechanisms.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/28 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols using particular encryption algorithm

Abstract

The present invention provides an improved system and method for using cryptography to secure computer-implemented choice mechanisms. In several preferred embodiments, a process is provided for securing participants' submissions while simultaneously providing the capability of validating their submissions. This is referred to as a random permutation. In several other preferred embodiments, a process is provided for securing participants' advance instructions while simultaneously providing the capability of validating their advance instructions. This is referred to as a secure advance instruction. Applications include voting mechanisms, school choice mechanisms, and auction mechanisms.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/28 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols using particular encryption algorithm

Abstract

This invention defines a computer system for conducting an auction of a plurality of items including receiving bids and determining an allocation of at least one of the items, the auction including a dynamic auction phase followed by a later phase.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 40/00 - FinanceInsuranceTax strategiesProcessing of corporate or income taxes

Abstract

This invention defines a computer system for conducting an auction of a plurality of items including receiving bids and determining an allocation of at least one of the items, the auction including a dynamic auction phase followed by a later phase.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 40/00 - FinanceInsuranceTax strategiesProcessing of corporate or income taxes

Abstract

The present invention primarily concerns hybrid auctions that may, for example, combine a clock auction with a proxy auction. Hybrid auctions include multi-item auctions that comprise at least two phases of package auctions: an earlier phase in which bidders participate in a clock auction (or other dynamic auction); and a later phase in which bidders participate in a proxy auction (or some other package auction). By combining the earlier phase and the later phase as in some of the embodiments described herein, it is possible to combine the advantages of the dynamic auction and the advantages of the sealed-bid package auction. In particular, if the earlier phase is a clock auction and the later phase is a proxy auction, then the resulting hybrid auction will combine the transparency and simplicity of the clock auction with the efficient outcome and competitive revenues of the proxy auction.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 40/00 - FinanceInsuranceTax strategiesProcessing of corporate or income taxes

Abstract

The present invention is a system and method for a computer-implemented auction wherein a hybrid auction combining elements of a clock auction and a proxy auction. In particular, if the earlier phase (104) is a clock auction and the later phase (108) is a proxy auction, then the resulting hybrid auction will combine the transparency and the simplicity of the clock auction with the efficiency outcome and competitive revenues of the proxy auction. The system includes receiving bids (118), determining an outcome (134) and outputting the results (136).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 30/08 - Auctions

Abstract

n) are employed by bidders, the computer (30) is employed by the auctioneer, and the server (10) is the auction computer. That server consist of a CPU (11), memory (12), a data storage device (13), a communication interface (140), a clock (150), an operating system (16), and an auction program (17). In one embodiment, the system architecture is as a client-server system: the auction computer is a server; and the bidder and auctioneer are clients.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 40/00 - FinanceInsuranceTax strategiesProcessing of corporate or income taxes