Patent ID: 7610239
Filing Date: 2009-10-27
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A computer implemented method for processing a look request for a security traded on a floor of a trading exchange, the method comprising the steps of: representing the security with a symbol in a computerized apparatus; allocating the symbol in the computerized apparatus to a booth, wherein the allocation is accomplished by the computerized apparatus; allocating the symbol to a floor broker ID, wherein the allocation is accomplished by the computerized apparatus; transmitting a look request message to a computer server; associating a computerized booth station with the booth; processing the look request message to determine routing data associated with routing the look request message to the computerized booth station and a handheld computing device; routing the look request message through the computer server to the computerized booth station associated with the booth to which the symbol has been allocated; and routing the look request message through the computer server to the handheld computing device associated with the floor broker ID to which the symbol has been allocated, wherein said look request message comprises: a request ID, the symbol, and priority.