Patent ID: 8478677
Filing Date: 2013-07-02
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A system for searching data in a distributed computing network of sellers' commercial databases, the system comprising: a distributed computing network comprising a set of computers using integrated circuits and memories configured to manage a plurality of sellers' commercial databases, at least one buyer's computer configured to communicate a buyer's query, at least one of a plurality of commercial search agents (CSAs) and at least one of a plurality of buyer and seller intelligent negotiation agents (INAs); wherein the sellers' commercial databases store and provide access to data on at least one of a plurality of selected items; wherein the network of sellers' commercial databases is periodically updated to include additions and/or deletions of items; wherein at least one CSA is configured to communicate with the plurality of sellers' commercial databases; wherein the CSA is configured to receive the buyer's first query regarding at least one of a plurality of selected items, including products or services; wherein the CSA is configured to search the plurality of sellers' commercial databases for information related to selected items; and wherein at least one of a plurality of buyer INAs is configured to communicate with the CSA and to receive information related to at least one of a plurality of selected items.