KR20010074662A - Auction and Dutch auction method between companies through the computer networks - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A method for the auction and re-auction between enterprises using the computer network is provided to improve the stability of the business by securing the product quality and preventing the business avoidance after a successful bid, and to achieve the efficient business. CONSTITUTION: An auctioneer registers the product information for the auction to a web server(S2), fills out the auction form for selling the product(S4). After the business application is achieved(S6), the auctioneer applies the auction form(S8). The web server publishes contents of the auction application(S10). A bidder fills up and applies the auction bidding form(S12). After that, the public notice is performed through the auction site(S14). A successful bid is given to the best one of bidders by the total evaluation(S16). The result is sent to the auctioneer and the bidder by mail. When the cost is paid, the auction product is delivered to the bidder(S18).

Description

Auction and Dutch auction method between companies through the computer networks}

The present invention relates to a company-to-company auction and reverse auction method through a computer network, and more particularly, in performing an auction between companies through a computer network, such as the Internet, the attachment of quality assurance, multi-party relationship establishment, auction bond (Auction Bond) Or partial bidding is provided at the time of auction to provide auctioning method that allows bidding to be made according to the auction bidder's score by weighting the amount of transaction or the stability of the transaction and the amount or quantity of the transaction. The present invention relates to a method of auctioning and reverse auctioning between companies through a computer network in order to facilitate business transactions by adopting a method similar to auctioning.

The above-mentioned auction bond is to minimize the risk of transactions in online transactions between companies such as auctions or reverse auctions. It is for.

The auction is to set a minimum price for a specific product and have customers who need it call the amount they want to buy.In contrast, after setting the maximum amount in advance, the price is gradually lowered. Providing goods at lower prices is a reverse auction. These auctions and reverse auctions are a form of electronic commerce generally performed between individuals, between companies, between companies and governments, or between companies and individuals through computer networks such as the Internet.

Security is the most important aspect of electronic commerce through computer networks, and it is important to trade certain products at full value. In particular, it is important to ensure that the quantity and amount of transactions that are normally traded between governments and corporations are not small but of considerable size, so that they are connected to counterparts in areas similar to keeping transactions safe. An apparatus was needed.

An object of the present invention, in performing an auction or reverse auction between companies through a computer network, such as the Internet, to ensure the quality of the goods, to set the trading partners to increase the probability of the transaction is made, to prevent the avoidance of trading after a successful bid The present invention provides a method of auctioning and reverse auctioning between companies through a computer network that provides a device to improve transaction stability.

It is another object of the present invention to provide an auction or reverse auction bidder's score by weighting an amount or quantity in performing an auction or reverse auction between companies through a computer network such as the Internet, and a successful bid is based on the score of the obtained score. It is to provide a method of auction and reverse auction between companies through a computer network to ensure efficient transactions.

1 is a diagram showing an example of a system configuration for inter-company auctions and reverse auctions through the computer network of the embodiment according to the present invention.

2 is a flow chart showing the flow of the auction method between companies through the computer network of the embodiment according to the present invention.

3 is a diagram showing an example of inputting an auction application form according to the embodiment of FIG.

4A and 4B show an example of the product search shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 4C confirms the payment information, and FIG. 4D shows a selection example for multilateral setting.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of accepting an auction application by the flow of FIG. 2.

Figure 6a is a form for auction bond management, Figure 6b is a view for confirming the auction application details.

7A and 7B are diagrams for inputting and receiving an auction bid for an auction request.

Fig. 8A shows an example of auction market search dynamically generated according to the multilateral relationship.

FIG. 8B is a diagram for confirming auction bid details, and FIG. 8C is a diagram for rebidding an auction.

9 is a flowchart for deriving bidding results processed according to auction bidding and bidding input data in a web server.

10 is a flowchart of an intercompany reverse auction method through a computer network according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating contents of an reverse auction application provided according to the flow of FIG. 10.

12 is a view showing the contents of the reverse auction application received in accordance with the flow of FIG.

13A, 13B, and 13C are diagrams showing examples of a reverse auction bid application, a reverse auction bid application received and a reverse auction, provided for bidding a reverse auction.

※ Explanation of codes for main parts of drawing

10: web server 12: bidder

14: responder 16: application server

18: dynamic pricing 120: bidder ERP

140: Bidder ERP 160: Certification Department

162: Authorization 164: User Register

166: user profile DB 168: user registration information DB

180: Auction Engine

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method for auctioning between companies through a computer network includes: registering a product for auction application in advance on an auction site; Preparing an auction application by attaching contents including a bid weighting process according to whether a partial bid is set for auctioning the product by an auction applicant; Requesting an auction transaction including payment information such as a payment account; Receiving an auction transaction request by checking whether the auction application is in accordance with the setting of an auction bond; Publishing the contents of the auction application received; Preparing and receiving an auction bid application form including bid information including auction information, transaction information, payment information, and the like from the auction bidder; After the auction period is collected by collecting the bid applications, the auction disclosure is made and the bidding information is obtained to the bidder who obtains the highest score among the points calculated by checking the bidding information.

In the auction application, auction information may be separately provided to only one or more desired companies, and a multilateral relationship may be established to induce participation. When an auction bond is set in the bid information, it is desirable to make a bid available to those who perform the auction bond. .

The calculation of the score when the partial bid is not selected, the highest score can be given to the bidder with the relatively highest price, the calculation of the score when the partial bid is selected, the following formula, "( (Bid Price-Start Price) / (Maximum Price-Start Price)) * Price Ratio + (Bid Amount / Max Amount) * Quantity Ratio ".

At this time, when the bid price or bid amount is input at the time of partial bid, the score is automatically calculated and displayed.

In order to achieve the above object, an inter-company reverse auction method through a computer network includes registering a product for a reverse auction application in advance on an auction site; Preparing a reverse auction application by attaching a content including a successful bid weighting process according to a setting of partial bidding to reverse auction the product by the reverse auction applicant; Requesting a reverse auction transaction including payment information such as a settlement account; Confirming whether the reverse auction application is in accordance with the auction bond setting and receiving the reverse auction transaction application; Disclosing the contents of the reverse auction application received; Preparing and receiving a reverse auction bidding application including bid information including reverse auction information, transaction information, payment information, etc. from the reverse auction bidder; When the reverse auction period is set by collecting the bid applications, a reverse auction disclosure is made and a bidder is awarded to the bidder who obtains the highest score among the points calculated by checking the bidding information.

In the reverse auction application, the reverse auction information may be separately provided only to one or more desired companies to establish a multilateral relationship that induces participation, and when the auction bond is set in the bid information, it is preferable to enable the bidder to check and implement the auction bond. .

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

A connection relationship of a computer network and a configuration of a server provided for an embodiment according to the present invention are briefly shown in FIG. That is, referring to FIG. 1, the bidder 12, the bidder resource manager 120 included therein, the bidder 14, and the bidder resource manager 140 included therein are freely provided to the web server 10 through the Internet. It is connected to provide various information for electronic commerce such as auction, reverse auction, etc., and becomes a subject of bidding or bidding.

That is, the application server 16 is connected to the authentication unit 160, the authorization unit 162, the user registration unit 164, the database for the user registration information 168 is provided. In addition, the user registration unit 164 is provided with a database containing the user profile 166 separately. In addition, a dynamic pricing unit 18 for dynamic price formation is connected to the application server 16, and an auction engine 180 is connected thereto.

By the above configuration, the bidder 12 and the bidder 14 are authorized to register, use, and use information, and a series of procedures for auction and reverse auction are performed. The payment is made to the electronic commerce in connection with the payment institution.

More specific embodiments thereof will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 9.

First, according to FIG. 2, an auction process according to an embodiment of the present invention is presented. First, product information to be provided for auction by the bidder 12 is registered in the web server 10 (S2). And, if you want to sell the product through the auction to prepare an auction application (S4) by entering the transaction information, such as payment account for the auction transaction, an example of the auction application preparation is shown in Figure 3 .

In other words, the auction application is entered into a product name is selected through the category and name search as shown in the example of Figure 4a and 4b, information such as auction period (start date, deadline), total sales volume, prepayment rate setting, deposit expected date, etc. Is provided. The starting price for starting the auction is entered and the maximum price may or may not be entered. And, whether to bid a partial bid is set whether or not to be able to bid by dividing a certain part of the total quantity, if the 'unavailable', the weight of the bid divided into the following items is automatically 100% to the 'price' Is set. In case of 'possible', it is divided into price and quantity and set by inputting predetermined ratios. Set up payment method and delivery type, enter payment information including financial institution and payment account as in the example of FIG. 4C, and do not make auction or stop auction, and set auction period to automatically set auction. You can also set up an automatic reapply that will happen.

In addition, a multilateral relationship is established in case of auctioning with a desired counterpart, such as selecting a trading partner for auctioning and auctioning between the same companies or auctioning with a company registered as a member of the company. An example of this is shown in FIG. 4D. A multilateral relationship is established by selecting or excluding companies registered in the list. In addition, detailed information and a certificate of quality of the goods offered for auction are attached.

When the auction application is made and a transaction application is made as described above, the auction application is received (S8). Referring to FIG. 5, the auction transaction number is set here, and the details of the application are confirmed. In other words, check the information such as start price, highest price, company name, partial bid, applicant's credit rating, partial bid details, registration date, successful bid weight, product name, payment method, auction quantity, delivery method, payment information, etc. Is done. In addition, automatic re-auctioning and multilateral relationship IDs and detailed information are provided.

In particular, whether the auction bond is specified in the web server 10, the target may be determined according to the company's credit rating, or the type of goods. Once the auction bond is established, the bidder must confirm by depositing a certain percentage of the total amount or an amount corresponding to the total amount. 6A shows a form for the management of an auction bond, which is divided into bidders and bidders.

As the quality assurance certificate is checked, the auction application is received by checking the quality assurance contents and confirming the sales standard, the status of receipt, fee, the reason for rejection of application, and the availability of temporary members. An example is shown in FIG. 6B for acknowledgment being made or for the bidder 12 to check the bidding situation or for the bidder 14 to check the auctioning situation.

When the auction application is received, the web server 10 announces the details of the auction application (S10) to receive a bid for the auction, the bidder 14 prepares and receives the auction bid application (S12). That is, as shown in Figure 7a, the general details of the auction product is presented, and the prepayment rate and the deposit desired date are checked before delivery. And, the bidder 14 inputs the bid price and the bid quantity, if the partial bid is not available, the bid quantity is automatically set to the total sales quantity, if the partial bid is possible, as well as the bid price input You can choose within the total sales quantity.

When partial bidding is enabled, the score is calculated as follows.

var bid_price = document.forms [0] .unit_price.value;

var bid_qty = document.forms [0] .qty.value;

var start_price = <% = DbRec ("start_price")%>;

var max_price = <% = DbRec ("max_unit_price")%>;

var max_qty = <% = DbRec ("qty")%>;

var price_pct = <% = DbRec ("price_percentage")%>;

var qty_pct = <% = DbRec ("qty_percentage")%>;

if ((max_price-start_price == 0) ∥ (max_qty == 0)) {

document.forms [0] .bid_score.value = 100;

}

else {

var scoretmp = ((bid_price-start_price) / (max_price-start_price) * price_pct) + (bid_qty / max_qty * qty_pct);

document.forms [0] .bid_score.value = Math.round (scoretmp * 100) / 100;

}

The score calculated as above is equal to "((Bid Price-Start Price) / (Maximum Price-Start Price)) * Price Ratio + (Bid Amount / Maximum Quantity) * Quantity Ratio".

Regardless of partial bidding, the calculated score must be higher than the highest score of other bidders so far, so the bidding can be done. Finally, after entering the payment information, click 'Apply' to fill out the auction bidding application. The final acceptance is made by filling in the acceptance form in Fig. 7B. The receipt form requires the auction bond to be deposited with the settlement agency in accordance with the auction bond in order to ensure the transaction, which can be confirmed by confirming it ('yes' or 'no' check).

Along with this, an example of performing a search for the contents of the bidding application is shown in FIG. 8A, and may be provided to an opponent who has a bidding qualification, that is, is set up in a multilateral relationship. Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, the bidding information is provided, and as shown in FIG. 8C, a form provided for a second bid is provided. At this time, since the bidding is continued, it is preferable to input only the bidding price and the bidding quantity without inputting additional information. In the example of FIG. 8C, a case where a partial bid is possible and a bid amount is also input is shown.

After the auction bidding application is completed and received as described above, the auction is made through the auction site (S14), and the bidder is evaluated based on the overall evaluation of the score and the auction bond for the input bid price and / or bid quantity. A successful bid is made in any one of them (S16). When the bid is successful, a mail regarding the result is provided to the bidder and the bidder, and when the cost is paid (S18), the auction product is delivered and a series of processes for the auction are completed.

The flow processed through the web server 10, the application server 16, the dynamic pricing unit 18, the auction engine 180, and the like during the auction is shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 9, the contents of the auction application form of FIG. 5 are checked to check the inputted options (S30), and if there is a partial bid setting (S32), the weighting weight is given only to the price. The score is calculated (S34). It is determined whether or not the auction period is terminated (S36), and the bidder is sent to the highest price bidder in a state where basic conditions such as auction bond setting are satisfied (S38) and a successful bid confirmation mail is sent (S40). Then it is confirmed whether the payment has been made (S42) and the auction goods are shipped (S44).

When the partial bid is set, a predetermined ratio weight is set for the price and quantity (S46), and it is determined whether the auction period has ended (S48). It calculates (S50) and wins the bidder who has obtained the highest score (S52).

The auction method according to the present invention has been described above. Next, the reverse auction method will be described with reference to FIG. 10. For reference, the same or similar forms used in the auction will be replaced or outlined with the drawings described in the auction, not separately shown.

First, referring to FIG. 10, product information for reverse auction is registered (S60), and a reverse auction application is prepared (S62). The reverse auction application is shown in FIG. 11A, similar to the auction application form of FIG. However, in the auction, the starting price and the highest price may be suggested, but in the reverse auction, the starting price and the lowest price should be presented. And, a diagram for confirming the reverse auction application is shown in Figure 11b, which is configured to determine the transaction number, title, member ID, registration date and reception status.

When the reverse auction application is prepared as described above, the reverse auction transaction is applied while inputting information such as a settlement account (S64) and the application is received (S66). An example of receiving an reverse auction application is shown in FIG. 12, and there is no significant difference from the example of an auction application. In this case, if an auction bond is set, confirmation of the auction bond is required.

When the reverse auction application is received, the reverse auction application contents are disclosed in the web server 10 (S68), and a bid for the reverse auction is received. The bidder 14 prepares and receives the reverse auction bid application (S70). That is, as shown in FIG. 13A, general details of the reverse auction product are presented, and a prepayment rate and a deposit desired date are checked before delivery. In addition, the bidder 14 inputs the bidding price and the bidding amount in the auction method. As shown in FIG. 13B, the reverse auction bid application is received from the bidder 14, and the auction bond, the partial bid, and the quality assurance certificate are applied in the same manner as in the auction. Also, as shown in Fig. 13C, a second form of bidding on the reverse auction is presented, which is to bid back to another score.

In this way, after the reverse auction bidding application is completed and received, the public auction is made through the reverse auction site (S72), and the bidder is evaluated by the overall evaluation of the score for the bid price and / or bid quantity entered and the auction bond setting. A successful bid is made in any one of them (S74). When the successful bid is mailed to the bidder and the bidder is provided, and if the cost is paid (S76), the auction product is delivered and a series of processes for the auction are completed.

The successful bid score in the reverse auction follows the calculation method of the score for the successful bid as in the auction example.

As described above, according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, in the auction and the reverse auction performed on a network such as the Internet, both the bidder and the bidder have an advantage in that they can safely trade a product having a large transaction size under reliable conditions.

Therefore, according to the present invention, in performing auctions or reverse auctions between companies through a computer network such as the Internet, the quality of the goods is guaranteed, and the probability of the transaction being made by setting the trading partner is high, and the device for preventing the avoidance of a transaction after a successful bid There is an effect to improve the stability of the transaction.

In addition, a weight may be given to the amount or quantity, so that the auction or the reverse auction bidder makes a successful bidding, thereby making an efficient and fair transaction.

Although the present invention has been described in detail only with respect to the described embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations are possible within the technical scope of the present invention, and such modifications and modifications are within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims (9)

Registering the product for the auction application in advance in the auction site; Preparing an auction application by attaching contents including a bid weighting process according to whether a partial bid is set for auctioning the product by an auction applicant; Requesting an auction transaction including payment information such as a payment account; Receiving an auction transaction request by checking whether the auction application is in accordance with the setting of an auction bond; Publishing the contents of the auction application received; Preparing and receiving an auction bid application form including bid information including auction information, transaction information, payment information, and the like from the auction bidder; Auction disclosure is made when the auction period is collected by collecting the bid applications; And Confirming the bidding information and bidding the bidder who has obtained the highest score among the scores calculated; Auction method between companies through a computer network characterized in that it comprises a. The method of claim 1, In the auction application, the auction information is provided separately to only one or more desired companies to establish a multilateral relationship to induce participation. The method of claim 1, When the auction bond is set in the bidding information, the auction method between companies through the computer network, characterized in that the bidding is possible to the implementer. The method of claim 1, The calculation of the score when the partial bid is not selected is characterized in that the highest score is given to the bidder with the relatively highest price. The method of claim 1, Calculation of the said score when partial bid is chosen, the following formula, "((Bid Price-Starting Price) / (Maximum Price-Starting Price)) * Price Ratio + (Bid Amount / Maximum Quantity) * Quantity Ratio" The auction method between companies through the computer network, characterized in that calculated by. The method according to claim 4 or 5, And a bid price or a bid quantity is input when the partial bid is calculated. Registering the product for the reverse auction application in advance at the auction site; Preparing a reverse auction application by attaching a content including a successful bid weighting process according to a setting of partial bidding to reverse auction the product by the reverse auction applicant; Requesting a reverse auction transaction including payment information such as a settlement account; Confirming whether the reverse auction application is in accordance with the auction bond setting and receiving the reverse auction transaction application; Disclosing the contents of the reverse auction application received; Preparing and receiving a reverse auction bidding application including bid information including reverse auction information, transaction information, payment information, etc. from the reverse auction bidder; Collecting the bid applications and performing a reverse auction disclosure after a set reverse auction period; And Confirming the bidding information and bidding the bidder who has obtained the highest score among the scores calculated; The reverse auction method between companies through a computer network characterized in that it comprises a. The method of claim 7, wherein In the reverse auction application, reverse auction information is provided only to one or more desired companies to establish a multilateral relationship to induce participation. The method of claim 7, wherein When the auction bond is set in the bidding information, the reverse auction method between companies through the computer network, characterized in that the bidding is possible to the implementer.