Patent ID: 7536339
Filing Date: 2009-05-19
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method of displaying market information and receiving trade orders relating to a tradeable object being traded on an electronic exchange using a graphical user interface and a user input device, the method comprising: dynamically displaying a first indicator in relation with a first price level on a common static price axis, the first indicator associated with a highest bid price available in the market for the tradeable object; dynamically displaying a second indicator in relation with a second price level on the common static price axis, the second indicator associated with a lowest ask price available in the market for the tradeable object, wherein the first and second indicators can move relative to the common static price axis when the market changes for the tradeable object; displaying a first quantity entry region aligned with the common static price axis, the first quantity entry region comprising a first plurality of locations, each location in the first quantity entry region corresponding to a different price level of the common static price axis, and each location in the first quantity entry region corresponding to a first predefined order quantity for orders to be placed at a price level corresponding to each location; displaying a second quantity entry region aligned with the common static price axis, the second quantity entry region comprising a second plurality of locations, each location in the second quantity entry region corresponding to a different price level of the common static price axis, and each location in the second quantity entry region corresponding to a second predefined order quantity for orders to be placed at a price level corresponding to each location, wherein the first predefined order quantity and the second predefined order quantity are different; upon selecting a first location in the first quantity entry region, sending a first order message from a computer device for a first order to buy or sell the tradeable object, the first order having a first price level corresponding to the first location and further having the first predefined order quantity corresponding to the first location, wherein upon selecting a second location in the first quantity entry region, a second order message from a computer device is sent for a second order to buy or sell the tradeable object having a second price level corresponding to the second location and further having the first predefined order quantity corresponding to the second location; and upon selecting a third location in the second quantity entry region, sending a third order message from a computer device for a third order to buy or sell the tradeable object, the third order having a third price level corresponding to the third location and further having the second predefined order quantity corresponding to the third location, wherein upon selecting a fourth location in the second quantity entry region, a fourth order message is sent from a computer device for a fourth order to buy or sell the tradeable object having a fourth price level corresponding to the fourth location and further having the second predefined order quantity corresponding to the fourth location.