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Interactive wagering systems and processes
Assignee: ODS Technologies LP
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Filing: 1995-09-08
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Granted: 1998-11-03
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Expires: 2015-09-08
Abstract
Abstract Systems and processes for interactive off-track wagering are provided. A user reviews racing information and places bets using an off-track terminal. The user interactively selects a desired racetrack and race. Odds, pools, and payoff amounts may be viewed for a variety of complex wager types. To place a wager, the user selects a wager type, wager amount, and the desired runners. Account information can be reviewed. If desired, the user can transfer funds from a bank account to an account used for wagering. Racing videos can be viewed while the user reviews odds and places bets. Video clips of past races can be ordered. Related advertisements can be presented using text or video clips. Merchandise may be ordered interactively. Information regarding system usage may be gathered.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark A. Brenner
- 👤 Everett L. Devore
- 👤 Ronald E. Dewell
- 👤 Andrew T. Lucas
- 👤 Richard E. McNutt
- 👤 Mitch L. Neilsen
- 👤 Brent E. Perry
- 👤 W. Scott Reneau
- 👤 Kannan Srikanth
- 👤 Jon C. Zaring
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:32
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/32; G06; G06Q; G06Q50/00; G06Q50/34; G07F17/3286; G07F17/3288
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 138
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
An interactive wagering system for off-track wagering on races, comprising: a data facility that receives racing data and provides said racing data with video signals; a user terminal comprising: input means for receiving said video signals and said racing data, means for separating said racing data from said video signals, a monitor, display and control circuitry for displaying said racing data on said monitor, user input means for receiving wager data, and transaction data communication circuitry that transmits said wager data; and a wagering facility for maintaining a wagering account for said user, wherein said wagering facility: receives said wager data from said transaction data communication circuitry corresponding to a wager to be placed by a user; adjusts said wagering account to reflect the results of said wager; and transmits said racing data to said data facility.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
An interactive wagering system for off-track wagering on races, comprising: a data facility that receives racing data and provides said racing data with video signals; a user terminal comprising: input means for receiving said video signals and said racing data, means for separating said racing data from said video signals, a monitor, display and control circuitry for displaying said racing data on said monitor, user input means for receiving wager data, and transaction data communication circuitry that transmits said wager data; and a wagering facility for maintaining a wagering account for said user, wherein said wagering facility: receives said wager data from said transaction data communication circuitry corresponding to a wager to be placed by a user; adjusts said wagering account to reflect the results of said wager; and transmits said racing data to said data facility.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said user terminal further comprises means for allowing the user to interactively control the display of said racing data.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said transaction data communication circuitry comprises means for transmitting and receiving transaction data over a telephone network.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said data facility includes a cable headend facility for receiving said racing data and providing said racing data to said user terminal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 4 wherein said cable headend facility includes means for transmitting said racing data to said user terminal on a sideband.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said wagering facility includes a totalisator for receiving said wager data.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 6 wherein said totalisator further comprises means for levying a transaction fee when the user initiates a predetermined transaction.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The system of claim 6 wherein said totalisator further comprises: means for receiving requests from said user terminal for account balance information; and means for providing said account balance information to said user terminal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system of claim 8 wherein said to totalisator further comprises: means for receiving a personal identification code; and means for verifying said personal identification code matches an authorized code.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said data facility includes a data concentrator for receiving racing data from said wagering facility and from at least one supplemental source of racing data.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said monitor is a television set having a tuner for tuning to a desired television channel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
61 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said user terminal further comprises: means for receiving a personal identification code input by the user; and a smart card interface for receiving smart cards, the user terminal verifying that the user is authorized to place wagers based on comparison of said personal identification code to a prestored personal identification code on said smart card.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
94 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said user terminal further comprises: means for presenting on said monitor a menu option of selecting a racetrack for which it is desired to place wagers; means for presenting on said monitor a menu option of selecting a race for which it is desired to place wagers; means for presenting on said monitor a menu option of selecting a wager amount; means for presenting on said monitor a menu option of selecting a wager type; and means for presenting on said monitor a menu option of selecting runners.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said user terminal further comprises means for presenting news and information on said monitor.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 14 wherein said means for presenting news and information further comprises means for presenting a racing simulcast schedule on said monitor.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said user terminal further comprises means for presenting racing odds on said monitor.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said user terminal further comprises means for presenting racing pools on said monitor.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said user terminal further comprises means for presenting racing payoffs on said monitor.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said user terminal further comprises means for presenting odds for exacta wagers on said monitor.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said user terminal further comprises means for presenting odds in a percentile format.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said user terminal further comprises means for presenting handicapping data on said monitor.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system of claim 21 wherein said handicapping information comprises handicapping information selected from the group consisting of: snapshot power ratings, speed-class ratings, pace ratings, and jockey/trainer information.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said user terminal further comprises means for presenting race results on said monitor.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said user terminal further comprises means for presenting weather conditions on said monitor.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said user terminal further comprises means for presenting a queue of wagers to be placed on said monitor.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
29 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said user terminal further comprises means for simultaneously presenting on said monitor both racing odds and monetary wager amounts from which to choose.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
40 words
The system of claim 1 further comprising means for limiting the amount of said racing data that is transmitted to said user terminal such that only selected racetracks, races, wager types, and wager amounts can be presented on said monitor.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
48 words
The system of claim 1 further comprising means for transmitting a predetermined authorization code with a predetermined set of said racing data so that only those user terminals that have an authorization code that matches said predetermined authorization code may use said predetermined set of said racing data.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 1 further comprising means for monitoring the usage of said user terminal.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1 further comprising means for allowing selection of a desired racetrack from a map menu.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said user input means comprises a voice-actuated controller.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1 further comprising means for allowing said user to interactively place an order for merchandise.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
59 words
The system of claim 1 further comprising: means for presenting a plurality of menu layers on said monitor, said user moving through said menu layers by making menu selections; and means for presenting a hot button on said monitor to allow said user to move through said menu layers more quickly than would be possible without said hot button.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
34 words
The system of claim 1 further comprising: means for receiving a smart card with a smart card interface connected to said user terminal; and means for storing wagering transaction data on said smart card.
Claim 36
Independent Claim
141 words
A method of interactive wagering on races using an off-track wagering system, comprising the steps of: transmitting racing data from a wagering facility; receiving said racing data with a data facility; providing said racing data and video signals with said data facility; receiving said video signals and said racing data with a user terminal; separating said racing data from said video signals with said user terminal; displaying said racing data on a monitor with said user terminal; receiving wager data corresponding to wagers to be placed by a user with said user terminal; maintaining a wagering account for the user at said wagering facility; transmitting said wager data to said wagering facility; receiving said wager data from said transaction data communication circuitry at said wagering facility; and adjusting said wagering account after a race to reflect the results of said race.
Claim 37
Independent Claim
141 words
A method of interactive wagering on races using an off-track wagering system, comprising the steps of: transmitting racing data from a wagering facility; receiving said racing data with a data facility; providing said racing data and video signals with said data facility; receiving said video signals and said racing data with a user terminal; separating said racing data from said video signals with said user terminal; displaying said racing data on a monitor with said user terminal; receiving wager data corresponding to wagers to be placed by a user with said user terminal; maintaining a wagering account for the user at said wagering facility; transmitting said wager data to said wagering facility; receiving said wager data from said transaction data communication circuitry at said wagering facility; and adjusting said wagering account after a race to reflect the results of said race.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the step of allowing the user to interactively control the display of said racing data.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the steps of: transmitting transaction data over a telephone network; and receiving transaction data over a telephone network.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the steps of: receiving said racing data with a cable headend facility; and providing said racing data to said user terminal with a cable headend facility.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 38 further comprising the step of transmitting said racing data to said user terminal on a sideband.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the step of receiving said wager data with a totalisator.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the step of levying a transaction fee when the user initiates a predetermined transaction.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 40 further comprising the steps of: receiving requests from said user terminal for account balance information; and providing said account balance information to said user terminal.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 40 further comprising the steps of: receiving a personal identification code with said totalisator; and verifying that said personal identification code matches an authorized code.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the step of receiving racing data from said wagering facility and from at least one supplemental source of racing data with a data concentrator.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the step of using as said monitor a television set having a tuner for tuning to a desired television channel.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
65 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the steps of: receiving with said user terminal a personal identification code input by the user; receiving a smart card with a smart card interface connected to said user terminal; and verifying that the user is authorized to place wagers based on comparison of said personal identification code to a prestored personal identification code on said smart card.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the steps of: receiving a smart card with a smart card interface connected to said user terminal; and storing wagering transaction data on said smart card.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the step of: selecting a racetrack for which it is desired to place wagers; selecting a wager amount; selecting a race for which it is desired to place wagers; selecting a wager type; and selecting runners.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the step of presenting news and information on said monitor.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the step of presenting a racing simulcast schedule on said monitor.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the step of presenting racing odds on said monitor.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the step of presenting racing pools on said monitor.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the step of presenting racing payoffs on said monitor.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the step of presenting odds for exacta wagers.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the step of presenting odds in a percentile format.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the step of presenting handicapping data on said monitor.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 56 further comprising the step of presenting handicapping data on said monitor that includes handicapping information selected from the group consisting of: snapshot power ratings, speed-class ratings, pace ratings, and jockey/trainer information.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the step of presenting race results on said monitor.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the step of presenting weather conditions on said monitor.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the step of presenting on said monitor a queue of wagers to be placed.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the step of simultaneously presenting on said monitor racing odds and monetary wager amounts from which to choose.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the step of limiting the amount of said racing data that is transmitted to said user terminal such that only selected racetracks, races, wager types, and wager amounts can be presented on said monitor.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the step of transmitting a predetermined authorization code with a predetermined set of said racing data so that only those user terminals that have an authorization code that matches said predetermined authorization code may use said predetermined set of said racing data.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the step of monitoring the usage of said user terminal.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 35 wherein said step of receiving wager data further comprises the step of selecting a desired racetrack from a map menu.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 35 wherein said step of receiving wager data further comprises the step of receiving wager data with a voice-actuated controller.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the step of allowing said user to interactively place an order for merchandise.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
60 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the steps of: presenting a plurality of menu layers on said monitor; allowing said user to move through said menu layers by making menu selections; and presenting a hot button on said monitor so that said user can move through said menu layers more quickly than would be possible without said hot button.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
137 words
An interactive wagering system for off-track wagering on live races in real-time, comprising: a wagering data management facility for providing real-time racing data and for maintaining wagering accounts for users; a racing data interface that receives said real-time racing data from said wagering data management facility; a source of real-time racing videos of at least one live event; a video and data distribution system for receiving said real-time racing data from said racing data interface and said real-time racing videos from said source of racing videos, said video and data distribution system providing both said real-time racing data and said real-time racing videos; a user terminal for receiving and separating said real-time racing data and said real-time racing videos; and a monitor on which said user terminal displays said real-time racing data and said real-time racing videos.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
137 words
An interactive wagering system for off-track wagering on live races in real-time, comprising: a wagering data management facility for providing real-time racing data and for maintaining wagering accounts for users; a racing data interface that receives said real-time racing data from said wagering data management facility; a source of real-time racing videos of at least one live event; a video and data distribution system for receiving said real-time racing data from said racing data interface and said real-time racing videos from said source of racing videos, said video and data distribution system providing both said real-time racing data and said real-time racing videos; a user terminal for receiving and separating said real-time racing data and said real-time racing videos; and a monitor on which said user terminal displays said real-time racing data and said real-time racing videos.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
78 words
The system of claim 69 wherein said user terminal comprises: display and processing circuitry for displaying said racing data on said monitor; user input means for receiving wager data corresponding to wagers to be placed by a user; transaction data communication circuitry that transmits said wager data, wherein said wagering data management facility: receives said wager data from said transaction data communication circuitry; and adjusts said wagering account after a race to reflect the results of said race.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 69 further comprising means for levying a transaction fee when the user initiates a predetermined transaction.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 69 wherein said transaction data communication circuitry comprises means for transmitting and receiving transaction data over a telephone network.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system of claim 69 wherein said wagering data management facility includes a cable headend facility for receiving said racing data and providing said racing data to said user terminal.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 73 wherein said cable headend facility includes means for transmitting said racing data to said user terminal on a sideband.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 69 wherein said wagering data management facility includes a totalisator for receiving said wager data.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
34 words
The system of claim 75 wherein said totalisator further comprises: means for receiving requests from said user terminal for account balance information; and means for providing said account balance information to said user terminal.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 69 wherein said racing data interface further comprises means for receiving racing data from at least one supplemental source of racing data.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 69 wherein said monitor is a television set having a tuner for tuning to a desired television channel.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
94 words
The system of claim 69 wherein said user terminal further comprises: means for presenting on said monitor a menu option of selecting a racetrack for which it is desired to place wagers; means for presenting on said monitor a menu option of selecting a race for which it is desired to place wagers; means for presenting on said monitor a menu option of selecting a wager amount; means for presenting on said monitor a menu option of selecting a wager type; and means for presenting on said monitor a menu option of selecting runners.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 69 wherein said user terminal further comprises means for presenting a racing simulcast schedule on said monitor.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 69 wherein said user terminal further comprises means for presenting advertising on said monitor.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 69 wherein said user terminal further comprises means for presenting an interactive questionnaire on said monitor.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 69 wherein said user terminal further comprises means for simultaneously displaying on said monitor both racing data and advertising video clips.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 69 wherein said user terminal further comprises means for presenting racing odds, pools, predicted payoffs, and actual payoffs on said monitor.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 69 wherein said user terminal further comprises means for presenting odds for exacta wagers on said monitor.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 69 wherein said user terminal further comprises means for presenting odds for trifecta wagers on said monitor.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 69 wherein said user terminal further comprises means for presenting odds for pick-n wagers on said monitor.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 69 wherein said user terminal further comprises means for presenting late changes, overweights, and scratches on said monitor.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 69 further comprising means for periodically automatically updating said racing data on said monitor.
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
63 words
The system of claim 69 wherein said user terminal further comprises: means for accepting personal power rating weights for each of a plurality of handicapping categories for a plurality of runners; means for calculating a personal power rating for each runner based on said racing data and said personal power rating weights; and means for displaying said personal power ratings on said monitor.
Claim 94
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 69 wherein said user terminal further comprises means for presenting race results on said monitor.
Claim 95
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 91 wherein said means for presenting race results further comprises means for displaying said real-time racing videos on said monitor.
Claim 96
Dependent Claim
60 words
The system of claim 69 wherein said terminal further comprises: means for setting an alert function for a predetermined race for which it is desired to watch a racing video; means for triggering an alarm when said predetermined race is about to be run; and means for displaying said racing video of said predetermined race when said race is run.
Claim 97
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system of claim 69 wherein said user terminal further comprises: a video recorder; and means for setting said video recorder to record a predetermined one of said racing videos.
Claim 98
Dependent Claim
58 words
The system of claim 69 further comprising: a bank facility at which bank accounts are maintained; and means for communicating to said bank facility requests from said user terminals to transfer funds from at least one of said bank accounts at said bank facility to at least one of said wagering accounts at said wagering data management facility.
Claim 99
Dependent Claim
34 words
The system of claim 69 wherein said user terminal further comprises means for simultaneously displaying on said monitor both racing odds for a predetermined race and a corresponding racing video for said predetermined race.
Claim 100
Dependent Claim
36 words
The system of claim 69 wherein said user terminal further comprises means for simultaneously displaying on said monitor both available monetary wager amounts for a predetermined race and a corresponding racing video for said predetermined race.
Claim 101
Dependent Claim
35 words
The system of claim 69 wherein said user terminal further comprises means for simultaneously displaying on said monitor both available wager types for a predetermined race and a corresponding racing video for said predetermined race.
Claim 102
Dependent Claim
38 words
The system of claim 69 wherein said user terminal further comprises means for simultaneously displaying on said monitor both runners to be selected for wagering on a predetermined race and a corresponding racing video for said predetermined race.
Claim 103
Independent Claim
136 words
A method of interactive wagering on live races in real-time using an off-track wagering system, comprising the steps of: providing racing data with a wagering data management facility; maintaining a wagering account for a user with said wagering data management facility; receiving racing data from said wagering data management facility with a racing data interface; supplying real-time racing videos of at least one live event; receiving both said racing data from said racing data interface and said real-time racing videos with a video and data distribution system; providing with said video and data distribution system both said racing data and said real-time racing videos; receiving and separating said racing data and said real-time racing videos with a user terminal; and displaying said racing data and said real-time racing videos on a monitor with said user terminal.
Claim 104
Independent Claim
136 words
A method of interactive wagering on live races in real-time using an off-track wagering system, comprising the steps of: providing racing data with a wagering data management facility; maintaining a wagering account for a user with said wagering data management facility; receiving racing data from said wagering data management facility with a racing data interface; supplying real-time racing videos of at least one live event; receiving both said racing data from said racing data interface and said real-time racing videos with a video and data distribution system; providing with said video and data distribution system both said racing data and said real-time racing videos; receiving and separating said racing data and said real-time racing videos with a user terminal; and displaying said racing data and said real-time racing videos on a monitor with said user terminal.
Claim 105
Dependent Claim
80 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the steps of: displaying said racing data on said monitor with said user terminal; receiving wager data with said user terminal corresponding to wagers to be placed by said user; transmitting said wager data from said user terminal to said wagering data management facility; receiving said wager data from said user terminal with said wagering data management facility; and adjusting said wagering account after a race to reflect the results of said race.
Claim 106
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the step of levying a transaction fee when the user initiates a predetermined transaction.
Claim 107
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the steps of transmitting and receiving transaction data over a telephone network.
Claim 108
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the steps of: receiving said racing data and said race videos with a cable headend facility; and providing said racing data and said racing videos to said user terminal.
Claim 109
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 104 further comprising the step of transmitting said racing data to said user terminal on a sideband.
Claim 110
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the step of receiving said wager data with a totalisator.
Claim 111
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 106 further comprising the steps of: receiving requests from said user terminal for account balance information; and providing said account balance information to said user terminal.
Claim 112
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the step of receiving racing data with said racing data interface from at least one supplemental source of racing data.
Claim 113
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the step of using as said monitor a television set having a tuner for tuning to a desired television channel.
Claim 114
Dependent Claim
83 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the steps of: presenting on said monitor a menu option of selecting a racetrack for which it is desired to place wagers; presenting on said monitor a menu option of selecting a race for which it is desired to place wagers; presenting on said monitor a menu option of selecting a wager amount; presenting on said monitor a menu option of selecting a wager type; and presenting on said monitor a menu option of selecting runners.
Claim 115
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the step of presenting a racing simulcast schedule on said monitor.
Claim 116
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the step of presenting advertising on said monitor.
Claim 117
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the step of presenting an interactive questionnaire on said monitor.
Claim 118
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the step of simultaneously displaying on said monitor both racing data and advertising video clips.
Claim 119
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the step of presenting racing odds, pools, predicted payoffs, and actual payoffs on said monitor.
Claim 120
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the step of presenting odds for exacta wagers on said monitor.
Claim 121
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the step of presenting odds for trifecta wagers on said monitor.
Claim 122
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the step of presenting odds for pick-n wagers on said monitor.
Claim 123
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the step of presenting late changes, overweights, and scratches on said monitor.
Claim 124
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the step of periodically automatically updating said racing data on said monitor.
Claim 125
Dependent Claim
56 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the steps of: accepting personal power rating weights for each of a plurality of handicapping categories for a plurality of runners; calculating a personal power rating for each runner based on said racing data and said personal power rating weights; and displaying said personal power ratings on said monitor.
Claim 126
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the step of presenting race results on said monitor.
Claim 127
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 122 wherein the step of presenting race results further comprises the step of displaying racing videos on said monitor.
Claim 128
Dependent Claim
53 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the steps of: setting an alert function for a predetermined race for which it is desired to watch a racing video; triggering an alarm when said predetermined race is about to be run; and displaying said video of said predetermined race when said race is run.
Claim 129
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the step of setting a video recorder to record a predetermined one of said racing videos.
Claim 130
Dependent Claim
55 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the step of communicating to a bank facility at which bank accounts are maintained requests from said user terminals to transfer funds from at least one of said bank accounts at said bank facility to at least one of said wagering accounts at said wagering data management facility.
Claim 131
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the step of simultaneously displaying on said monitor both racing odds for a predetermined race and a corresponding racing video for said predetermined race.
Claim 132
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the step of simultaneously displaying on said monitor both available monetary wager amounts for a predetermined race and a corresponding racing video for said predetermined race.
Claim 133
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the step of simultaneously displaying on said monitor both available wager types for a predetermined race and a corresponding racing video for said predetermined race.
Claim 134
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the step of simultaneously displaying on said monitor both runners to be selected for wagering on a predetermined race and a corresponding racing video for said predetermined race.
Claim 135
Dependent Claim
144 words
An off-track user terminal for operation with an interactive racing wagering system having a wagering facility at which a wagering account of a user is maintained, said wagering facility providing racing data to a data facility that provides said user terminal with said racing data and video signals, said wagering facility receiving wager data from said user terminal corresponding to a wager, said wagering facility adjusting said wagering account after a race to reflect the results of said race based on said wager, said user terminal comprising: input means for receiving said video signals and said racing data; means for separating said racing data from said video signals; a monitor; display and control circuitry for displaying said racing data on said monitor; user input means for receiving said wager data; and transaction data communication circuitry that transmits said wager data to said data facility.
Claim 136
Dependent Claim
144 words
An off-track user terminal for operation with an interactive racing wagering system having a wagering facility at which a wagering account of a user is maintained, said wagering facility providing racing data to a data facility that provides said user terminal with said racing data and video signals, said wagering facility receiving wager data from said user terminal corresponding to a wager, said wagering facility adjusting said wagering account after a race to reflect the results of said race based on said wager, said user terminal comprising: input means for receiving said video signals and said racing data; means for separating said racing data from said video signals; a monitor; display and control circuitry for displaying said racing data on said monitor; user input means for receiving said wager data; and transaction data communication circuitry that transmits said wager data to said data facility.
Claim 137
Dependent Claim
163 words
An off-track user terminal for operation with an interactive racing wagering system having a wagering data management facility for providing racing data and for maintaining a wagering account for a user, a racing data interface that receives racing data from said wagering data management facility, a source of real-time racing videos of at least one live event, a video and data distribution system for receiving said racing data from said racing data interface and said real-time racing videos from said source of real-time racing videos, said video and data distribution system providing both said racing data and said real-time racing videos, and a monitor, said user terminal comprising: means for receiving said racing data and said real-time racing videos; means for displaying said racing data and said real-time racing videos on said monitor; user input means for receiving wager data corresponding to wagers placed by a user; and transaction data communication circuitry that transmits said wager data to said wagering data management facility.
Claim 138
Dependent Claim
163 words
An off-track user terminal for operation with an interactive racing wagering system having a wagering data management facility for providing racing data and for maintaining a wagering account for a user, a racing data interface that receives racing data from said wagering data management facility, a source of real-time racing videos of at least one live event, a video and data distribution system for receiving said racing data from said racing data interface and said real-time racing videos from said source of real-time racing videos, said video and data distribution system providing both said racing data and said real-time racing videos, and a monitor, said user terminal comprising: means for receiving said racing data and said real-time racing videos; means for displaying said racing data and said real-time racing videos on said monitor; user input means for receiving wager data corresponding to wagers placed by a user; and transaction data communication circuitry that transmits said wager data to said wagering data management facility.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2001-11-02 | 2002-05-04 | 2002-11-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-11-02 | 2006-05-04 | 2006-11-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-11-02 | 2010-05-04 | 2010-11-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |