An auction manager system is provided. The auction manager system includes a master listing system that receives lot listing data and provides the lot listing data to at least one of two or more auction systems. A master bidding system is connected to the master listing system and receives the bid data...http://www.google.es/patents/US20020116316?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatente US20020116316 - Auction manager system and method of operation