network in one embodiment the method includes periodically collecting real time data regarding the real time process and periodically updating a display comprising a graphical representation of a current state of the process using the real time data the method further includes receiving user inputs via the display wherein the user inputs include changes to the real time data and in response to the user inputs updating the display to reflect the changes to the real time data application_number US 78293201 A description an interactive user interface for effecting and monitoring real time processes is described the user interface includes software instructions that cause real time data about the process to be collected and graphical information about the current state of the process to be displayed to a user or participant the display can be part of a client computer on a network such as the internet the real time data is changeable by a participant who manipulates the graphical display participating in the process is therefore much easier and faster than previously possible the user interface provides an intuitive interactive real time environment for participants in any data intensive process in one embodiment the user interface provides an intuitive interactive real time environment for participants in a network electronic auction in one embodiment the user interface u201c.