Appeal No. 2002-1475 Page 11
Application No. 09/370,935
hub/router 8 separates the remote access server 7 from the SQL
server 9 and LAN server 11, PC 12, and LAN workstations 13 (col.
4, lines 58-62). The relational database containing the various
categories of motor vehicle auction details resident on SQL
server 9. The SQL allows the user applications to access the
relational databases resident on server 9 (col. 5, lines 15-17).
To begin using the system, the user enters the password
assigned by the system administrator. The main menu screen
includes six command buttons. If the user selects the sale
calendar, the user can view and print sale dates and locations.
The inventory to be sold at each auction is also available,
including a brief description of each vehicle and vehicle
equipment (col. 5, line 39 through col. 6, line 4). A second
command button is the Manufacturer Sale. After selecting a
manufacturer, a listing of the auction locations and the sale
dates will be displayed (col. 6, lines 15-26). A third command
relates to Heavy Duty/Truck Sale (col. 6, lines 33 and 34). A
fourth command is Sale by Location. This allows the user to
obtain sale information pertaining to a particular auction
location selected by the user (col.6, lines 43-47). If a user
wants to search for specific vehicles, he chooses the Stock
Locator. The Market Reports application provides the user with
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