US5746657A
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Off-track betting systems
Assignee: Royal Housing Inc
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Filing: 1996-02-16
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Granted: 1998-05-05
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Expires: 2016-02-16
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to an off-track betting system comprising receiving means for receiving live racing from a race track, display means for displaying the received live racing so that unspecified bettors can watch the race, and betting means for enabling the bettors to enter bets on the outcome of the race displayed on said display means through a TV telephone or facsimile. The present invention further relates to an off-track on-line betting system comprising receiving means for receiving live racing from a race track, display means for displaying the received live racing so that unspecified bettors can watch the races, and betting means for enabling the bettors to enter bets on the outcome of the race displayed on said display means
Inventors
- 👤 Teruo Ueno
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:40
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06Q; G06Q50/00; G06Q50/34; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/32; G07F17/3286; G07F17/3288
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
An off-track betting system comprising: receiving means for receiving live racing from a race track, display means for displaying the received live racing so that unspecified bettors can watch the race, betting means for enabling the bettors to enter bets on the outcome of the race displayed on said display means through a TV telephone or facsimile, and banking means for enabling a race organization to receive bets placed by the bettors and to transfer any winnings to or deduct any money lost from the bettors' accounts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
An off-track betting system comprising: receiving means for receiving live racing from a race track, display means for displaying the received live racing so that unspecified bettors can watch the race, betting means for enabling the bettors to enter bets on the outcome of the race displayed on said display means through a TV telephone or facsimile, and banking means for enabling a race organization to receive bets placed by the bettors and to transfer any winnings to or deduct any money lost from the bettors' accounts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The off-track betting system according to claim 1, wherein the live racing is from a horse race, a bike race, a speedboat race or an auto race.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
88 words
An off-track on-line betting system comprising: receiving means for receiving live racing from a race track, display means for displaying the received live racing so that unspecified bettors can watch the race, betting means for enabling the bettors to enter bets on the outcome of the race displayed on said display means through a TV telephone or facsimile, and banking means for enabling a race organization to receive bets placed by the bettors and to transfer any winnings to or deduct any money lost from the bettors' accounts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
88 words
An off-track on-line betting system comprising: receiving means for receiving live racing from a race track, display means for displaying the received live racing so that unspecified bettors can watch the race, betting means for enabling the bettors to enter bets on the outcome of the race displayed on said display means through a TV telephone or facsimile, and banking means for enabling a race organization to receive bets placed by the bettors and to transfer any winnings to or deduct any money lost from the bettors' accounts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The on-line betting system according to claim 3, wherein the live racing is from a horse race, a bike race, a speedboat race or an auto race.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2001-05-04 | 2001-11-03 | 2002-05-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-05-04 | 2005-11-03 | 2006-05-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-05-04 | 2009-11-03 | 2010-05-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |