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Paging system for placing wagers
Assignee: Sony Corp
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Filing: 1997-02-28
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Granted: 2000-01-04
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Expires: 2017-02-28
Abstract
Abstract A novel paging technology allows a gambler to receive information about an event on which a wager may be placed. The pager may also including an input device for inputting wager information and a transmitter for transmitting the wager information so as to place a wager in response to the input. The pager may be used over an extended area or localized to the track or other event forum where the betting occurs.
Inventors
- 👤 James E. Wicks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:02
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04W; H04W4/00; G; G06; G06F; G06F16/00; H04W68/00; H04W88/00; H04W88/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A method of using a paging system for wagering comprising: compiling a database of event information about events on which wagers can be selectively placed; accessing said event information in said database with a central processor; wirelessly transmitting said event information to a pager unit with a paging system comprising a plurality of transceivers; receiving transmissions containing said event information with a pager unit; displaying said event information with a display of said pager unit; inputting data to said pager unit in response to receipt of said event information, said data comprising wager information which represents at least a predicted outcome of the event referenced by said event information and an amount of a wager; wirelessly transmitting said wager information to said paging system; accepting or placing a wager from a user of said pager unit in accordance with said wager information; and displaying a plurality of numerically ordered wager amounts on said display in response to receipt of said event information; wherein, said step of inputting comprises selecting a desired wager from among said displayed amounts.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
177 words
A method of using a paging system for wagering comprising: compiling a database of event information about events on which wagers can be selectively placed; accessing said event information in said database with a central processor; wirelessly transmitting said event information to a pager unit with a paging system comprising a plurality of transceivers; receiving transmissions containing said event information with a pager unit; displaying said event information with a display of said pager unit; inputting data to said pager unit in response to receipt of said event information, said data comprising wager information which represents at least a predicted outcome of the event referenced by said event information and an amount of a wager; wirelessly transmitting said wager information to said paging system; accepting or placing a wager from a user of said pager unit in accordance with said wager information; and displaying a plurality of numerically ordered wager amounts on said display in response to receipt of said event information; wherein, said step of inputting comprises selecting a desired wager from among said displayed amounts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein said event information comprises: a listing of participants in said event; and information about at least one anticipated outcome of said event.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: displaying an event information request icon on said display; selecting said icon with data input means; and transmitting a request for event information in response to the selection of said icon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, further comprising storing said event information in a memory unit of said pager unit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: providing a plurality of stations for wagering; and associating one of said pager units with each said station.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method as claimed in claim 5, wherein said stations are seats from which said event is directly observable.
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