Staples, Inc.

Invaluable, LLC

Elizabeth Beiriger

Michael Kaplan

Michael A Greenstein

David J Charles

Gustavo A Pospischel

Robert M Levangie

Bolivar E Bravo

A method and computer program product is provided for an online bidding system. The method may include receiving a plurality of bids from a plurality of online bidding communities during a live auction event at one of a primary technology provider and a relying technology provider, wherein the live auction event simultaneously occurs on a physical auction floor and virtually. The method may also include processing the plurality of bids at the primary technology provider. The method may further include providing the processed plurality of bids to a single designated clerking console associated with the primary technology provider for the live auction event. The method may also include receiving an accepted bid from the single designated clerking console.

Online bidding system

In an example implementation, a method automatically determines items related to various computer peripherals for purchase, suggestion, or promotion by determining the identity of the peripherals, providing customized notifications for a status of the peripherals, and facilitating the convenient purchase of such items using a unified interface experience. These peripherals may be printers of various different brands and the items may be ink or toner cartridges.

Automated determination, notification, and acquisition of peripheral-related items

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Watertown, MA, United States of America

Elizabeth Beiriger