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Table 1 The current auction system used at BCFM

From: Context-aware auction solution of cooperative fish market monitoring system for intelligent user

1. Port entry (fishing boats)

Docking: Assign each docking location

Reporting: Determine the catch of each species

2. Unloading and arranging

Unloading and arranging

3. Collect all the products at an auction site

Collect all the products at an auction site

4. Auction

Starting time: 06:00 AM

Method: Finger-based bidding

Number of bidding: unlimited (simultaneously for each type of business)

Successful bidder: One with the highest bidding price

No. of auction dealers: 7 (taking a turn every day)

5. Payment (BCFM to consignor)

Calculation: Computer-processed

Payment method: Direct (approx. 30 min. after the completion of the auction)

6. Payment collection (wholesaler → BCFM)

Calculation: Computer-processed

Billing: After the completion of the day’s auction)

Collection: Before starting next day’s auction

7. Shipping

Shipping destinations: All parts of the country