Patent ID: 7039604
Filing Date: 2006-05-02
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method of processing an electronically placed order that requires valid configuration and approval, said method comprising: receiving an electronically placed order comprising a first valid product configuration, wherein validity of product configuration is based on rules that change over time; accepting an approval for the order regardless of whether said order is still a valid configuration if less than a pre-determined period of time has expired between said receiving the order and said approval for the order; rejecting said order if more than the pre-determined period of time has expired between said receiving the order and the approval and if said first product configuration is invalid due to changes to said rules, wherein said pre-determined time is based on frequency and impact of changes to said rules; after said accepting said approval, determining that said first product configuration is invalid due to changes to said rules; after said determining, receiving a second valid product configuration that complies with said rules with said changes; and maintaining said acceptance of said approval after said receiving the second valid product configuration, wherein processing of said order is completed based on said approval that was received prior to said receiving said second valid configuration.