Patent ID: 6427140
Filing Date: 2002-07-30
Classification: G06F,G06Q,G06T,G07F,H04L,H04N

Abstract:
A method for automated negotiation, including the following steps: creating a first rule set at a first site, the first rule set designed to participate in an automatic negotiation with a second rule set;transmitting the first rule set from the first site to a second site, at the second site, performing an automated negotiating process including: comparing information present in or specified by the first rule set to a first requirement specified by a second rule set present at the second site; if the comparison results in a first outcome, carrying out a first action, the first action including: creating a secure container consisting of protected content and having an associated third rule set, the third rule set being created as a result of an interaction between the first rule set and the second rule set; transmitting the secure container from the second site to the first site; and using a rule from the third rule set to govern an aspect of access to or use of the protected content; and if the comparison results in a second outcome, carrying a second action, which is different in at least one respect from the first action.