Patent ID: 7707049
Filing Date: 2010-04-27
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method of providing pricing information, comprising: defining an assumption set comprising one or more assumptions, wherein said assumptions are derived from statistical data relating to a plurality of actual customers; receiving at a computer system a first set of information from a customer via a network; receiving at said computer system a second set of information from said customer via said network; utilizing said assumption set, said first set of information, and said second set of information, estimating a price associated with one or more products; sending, from said computer system to said customer, said estimated price via said network; dynamically updating said assumption set based upon feedback provided by a plurality of potential customers affecting statistical data related to said plurality of actual customers and said plurality of potential customers; and receiving at said computer system the updated assumption set from an external rules management system updating said assumption set with said external rules management system and; implementing with said computer system said updated assumptions set in place of said assumption set without interrupting the ability of the computer system to provide pricing information to said customer.