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Interactive wagering systems and processes
Assignee: ODS Technologies LP
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Filing: 1999-08-12
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Granted: 2000-07-18
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Expires: 2019-08-12
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
2026-11-09 18:03
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/32; G06; G06Q; G06Q50/00; G06Q50/34; G07F17/3286; G07F17/3288
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 131
Claim 1
Independent Claim
49 words
A method for using an off-track wagering system to interactively wager on races, comprising: providing a user with an opportunity to place a wager on a given race that has not been run using a user terminal; and displaying a video of the given race using the user terminal.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
49 words
A method for using an off-track wagering system to interactively wager on races, comprising: providing a user with an opportunity to place a wager on a given race that has not been run using a user terminal; and displaying a video of the given race using the user terminal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method defined in claim 1 further comprising displaying the video of the given race on a monitor connected to the user terminal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method defined in claim 2 wherein the monitor is a television set having a tuner for tuning to a desired television channel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method defined in claim 1 further comprising displaying information on available tracks at which there are races to be run on which wagers may be placed using the user terminal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method defined in claim 1 further comprising displaying handicapping information using the user terminal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method defined in claim 5 wherein the handicapping information includes snapshot power ratings, speed-class ratings, and pace ratings.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method defined in claim 1 further comprising allowing the user to use the user terminal to place an exacta wager on the given race.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method defined in claim 1 further comprising displaying information on scratches for the given race using the user terminal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method defined in claim 1 further comprising displaying information on late changes for the given race using the user terminal.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method defined in claim 1 further comprising displaying information on track conditions for the given race using the user terminal.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method defined in claim 1 further comprising displaying odds for the given race using the user terminal.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method defined in claim 11 wherein the displayed odds for the given race are periodically updated with the current odds.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method defined in claim 1 further comprising displaying information on the post times for multiple races that are to be run using the user terminal.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method defined in claim 13 wherein the post times for multiple races are for races at different tracks.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method defined in claim 1 further comprising displaying a menu that contains at least two racetracks at which a user may place a wager on a race that has not been run and a race number corresponding to each racetrack for the race that has not been run.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method defined in claim 15 wherein the race number corresponding to each racetrack is for the next race that is to be run at that racetrack.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method defined in claim 15 wherein the menu displays the post times for the displayed race number corresponding to each racetrack.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method defined in claim 15 further comprising: providing the user with an opportunity to select a given racetrack; and displaying, in response to the racetrack selection, additional information on races available at the given racetrack.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method defined in claim 1 further comprising allowing the user to use the user terminal to place a win, show, and place wager on the given race.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method defined in claim 1 wherein the video related to the given race is displayed in real-time.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method defined in claim 1 wherein the video related to the given race is a pre-recorded video clip.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method defined in claim 1 wherein the video related to the given race is received from a video and data distribution facility.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method defined in claim 22 wherein the video and data distribution facility is a cable headend facility.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method defined in claim 22 wherein the video and data distribution facility is a satellite broadcast facility.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
53 words
A method for off-track wagering with a user terminal that is remote from any racetrack, comprising: allowing a user to place a wager on a given race to be run using the user terminal; and displaying a real-time video of the given race on which the wager was placed using the user terminal.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
53 words
A method for off-track wagering with a user terminal that is remote from any racetrack, comprising: allowing a user to place a wager on a given race to be run using the user terminal; and displaying a real-time video of the given race on which the wager was placed using the user terminal.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method defined in claim 25 further comprising displaying the real-time video of the given race on a monitor connected to the user terminal.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method defined in claim 26 wherein the monitor is a television set having a tuner for tuning to a desired television channel.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method defined in claim 25 further comprising displaying information on scratches for the given race using the user terminal.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method defined in claim 25 further comprising displaying information on late changes for the given race using the user terminal.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method defined in claim 25 further comprising displaying information on track conditions for the given race using the user terminal.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method defined in claim 25 further comprising displaying information on the post times for multiple races that are to be run using the user terminal.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method defined in claim 31 wherein the post times for multiple races are for races at different tracks.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method defined in claim 25 further comprising displaying information on available tracks at which there are races that have not been run on which wagers may be placed using the user terminal.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method defined in claim 25 further comprising displaying handicapping information using the user terminal.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method defined in claim 34 wherein the handicapping information includes snapshot power ratings, speed-class ratings, and pace ratings.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method defined in claim 25 further comprising displaying odds for the given race using the user terminal.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method defined in claim 36 wherein the displayed odds for the given race are periodically updated with the current odds.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method defined in claim 25 further comprising displaying a menu that contains at least two racetracks at which a user may place a wager on a race that has not been run and a race number corresponding to each racetrack for the race that has not been run.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method defined in claim 38 wherein the race number corresponding to each racetrack is for the next race that is to be run at that racetrack.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method defined in claim 38 wherein the menu displays the post times for the displayed race number corresponding to each racetrack.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method defined in claim 38 further comprising: providing the user with an opportunity to select a given racetrack; and displaying, in response to the racetrack selection, additional information on races available at the given racetrack.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method defined in claim 25 further comprising allowing the user to use the user terminal to place a win, show, and place wager on the given race.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method defined in claim 25 further comprising allowing the user to use the user terminal to place an exacta wager on the given race.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method defined in claim 25 wherein the real-time video of the given race is received from a video and data distribution facility.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method defined in claim 44 wherein the video and data distribution facility is a cable headend facility.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method defined in claim 44 wherein the video and data distribution facility is a satellite broadcast facility.
Claim 49
Independent Claim
48 words
A method for using an off-track wagering system to interactively wager on races, comprising: providing a user with an opportunity to place a wager on a given race that has not been run using a user terminal; and playing audio of the given race using the user terminal.
Claim 50
Independent Claim
48 words
A method for using an off-track wagering system to interactively wager on races, comprising: providing a user with an opportunity to place a wager on a given race that has not been run using a user terminal; and playing audio of the given race using the user terminal.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method defined in claim 47 further comprising displaying information on available tracks at which there are races that have not been run on which wagers may be placed using the user terminal.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method defined in claim 47 further comprising displaying handicapping information using the user terminal.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method defined in claim 49 wherein the handicapping information includes snapshot power ratings, speed-class ratings, and pace ratings.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method defined in claim 47 further comprising displaying information on scratches for the given race using the user terminal.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method defined in claim 47 further comprising displaying information on late changes for the given race using the user terminal.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method defined in claim 47 further comprising displaying information on track conditions for the given race using the user terminal.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method defined in claim 47 further comprising displaying odds for the given race using the user terminal.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method defined in claim 54 wherein the displayed odds for the given race are periodically updated with the current odds.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method defined in claim 47 further comprising displaying information on the post times for multiple races that are to be run using the user terminal.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method defined in claim 56 wherein the post times for multiple races are for races at different tracks.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method defined in claim 47 further comprising displaying a menu that contains at least two racetracks at which a user may place a wager on a race that has not been run and a race number corresponding to each racetrack for the race that has not been run.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method defined in claim 58 wherein the race number corresponding to each racetrack is for a next race that is to be run at that racetrack.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method defined in claim 58 wherein the menu displays the post times for the displayed race number corresponding to each racetrack.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method defined in claim 58 further comprising: providing the user with an opportunity to select a given racetrack; and displaying, in response to the racetrack selection, additional information on races available at the given racetrack.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method defined in claim 47 further comprising allowing the user to use the user terminal to place a win, show, and place wager on the given race.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method defined in claim 47 further comprising allowing the user to use the user terminal to place an exacta wager on the given race.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method defined in claim 47 further comprising displaying a video of the given race using the user terminal.
Claim 68
Independent Claim
63 words
A method for using an off-track wagering system to interactively wager on races, comprising: providing a user with an opportunity to place a wager on a given race that has not been run using a user terminal; and displaying a preview video related to the given race using the user terminal, wherein the preview video is displayed before the given race is run.
Claim 69
Independent Claim
63 words
A method for using an off-track wagering system to interactively wager on races, comprising: providing a user with an opportunity to place a wager on a given race that has not been run using a user terminal; and displaying a preview video related to the given race using the user terminal, wherein the preview video is displayed before the given race is run.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method defined in claim 65 further comprising displaying the preview video related to the given race on a monitor connected to the user terminal.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method defined in claim 66 wherein the monitor is a television set having a tuner for tuning to a desired television channel.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method defined in claim 65 further comprising displaying information on available tracks at which there are races that have not been run on which wagers may be placed using the user terminal.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method defined in claim 65 further comprising displaying handicapping information using the user terminal.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method defined in claim 69 wherein the handicapping information includes snapshot power ratings, speed-class ratings, and pace ratings.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method defined in claim 65 further comprising displaying information on scratches for the given race using the user terminal.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method defined in claim 65 further comprising displaying information on late changes for the given race using the user terminal.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method defined in claim 65 further comprising displaying information on track conditions for the given race using the user terminal.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method defined in claim 65 further comprising displaying odds for the given race using the user terminal.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method defined in claim 74 wherein the displayed odds for the given race are periodically updated with the current odds.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method defined in claim 65 further comprising displaying minutes to post for the given race using the user terminal.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method defined in claim 65 further comprising displaying a menu that contains at least two racetracks at which a user may place a wager on a race that has not been run and a race number corresponding to each racetrack for the race that has not been run.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method defined in claim 77 wherein the race number corresponding to each racetrack is for the next race that is to be run at that racetrack.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method defined in claim 77 wherein the menu displays the post times for the displayed race number corresponding to each racetrack.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method defined in claim 77 further comprising: providing the user with an opportunity to select a given racetrack; and displaying, in response to the racetrack selection, additional information on races available at the given racetrack.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method defined in claim 65 further comprising allowing the user to use the user terminal to place a win, show, and place wager on the given race.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method defined in claim 65 further comprising allowing the user to use the user terminal to place an exacta wager on the given race.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method defined in claim 65 wherein the races involve runners and jockeys for each runner, and wherein the preview video related to the given race includes an interview with a jockey in the given race.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method defined in claim 65 wherein the races involve runners who are trained by trainers, and wherein the preview video related to the given race includes an interview with a trainer of one of the runners in the given race.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method defined in claim 65 wherein the preview video related to the given race includes a commentary.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method defined in claim 65 further comprising displaying a video of the given race at post time of the given race.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method defined in claim 65 wherein the preview video related to the given race is received from a video and data distribution facility.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method defined in claim 87 wherein the video and data distribution facility is a cable headend facility.
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method defined in claim 87 wherein the video and data distribution facility is a satellite broadcast facility.
Claim 94
Dependent Claim
50 words
An off-track wagering system for interactively wagering on races that is remote from any racetrack, comprising: a user terminal for providing a user with an opportunity to place a wager on a given race that has not been run, wherein the user terminal displays a video of the given race.
Claim 95
Dependent Claim
50 words
An off-track wagering system for interactively wagering on races that is remote from any racetrack, comprising: a user terminal for providing a user with an opportunity to place a wager on a given race that has not been run, wherein the user terminal displays a video of the given race.
Claim 96
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system defined in claim 90 further comprising a video and data distribution facility for providing the user terminal with the video of the given race.
Claim 97
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system defined in claim 91 wherein the video and data distribution system is a cable headend facility.
Claim 98
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system defined in claim 91 wherein the video and data distribution system is a satellite broadcast facility.
Claim 99
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system defined in claim 91 wherein the video and data distribution facility provides the user terminal with racing videos.
Claim 100
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system defined in claim 94 wherein the video and data distribution facility receives the racing videos from at least two separate racetracks.
Claim 101
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system defined in claim 90 further comprising a monitor connected to the user terminal for displaying the video related to the given race.
Claim 102
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system defined in claim 96 wherein the monitor is a television set having a tuner for tuning to a desired television channel.
Claim 103
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system defined in claim 90 further comprising a telephone network for transmitting and receiving transaction data related to a wager.
Claim 104
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system defined in claim 90 further comprising a totalisator for receiving wager data from the user terminal.
Claim 105
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system defined in claim 90 wherein the user terminal periodically receives and displays current odds for the given race.
Claim 106
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system defined in claim 90 wherein the video of the given race is displayed in real-time.
Claim 107
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system defined in claim 90 wherein the video of the given race is a pre-recorded video clip of the given race.
Claim 108
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system defined in claim 90 wherein the user terminal records the video of the given race as a video clip and provides the user with an opportunity to view the video clip.
Claim 109
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system defined in claim 90 wherein the user terminal receives and displays racing data.
Claim 110
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system defined in claim 104 further comprising a video and data distribution facility for providing the user terminal with the racing data.
Claim 111
Dependent Claim
49 words
An off-track wagering system for interactively wagering on races that is remote from any racetrack, comprising: a user terminal for providing a user with an opportunity to place a wager on a given race that has not been run, wherein the user terminal plays audio of the given race.
Claim 112
Dependent Claim
49 words
An off-track wagering system for interactively wagering on races that is remote from any racetrack, comprising: a user terminal for providing a user with an opportunity to place a wager on a given race that has not been run, wherein the user terminal plays audio of the given race.
Claim 113
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system defined in claim 106 further comprising a video and data distribution facility for providing the user terminal with the audio of the given race.
Claim 114
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system defined in claim 107 wherein the video and data distribution system is a cable headend facility.
Claim 115
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system defined in claim 107 wherein the video and data distribution system is a satellite broadcast facility.
Claim 116
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system defined in claim 107 wherein the video and data distribution system provides the user terminal with racing videos.
Claim 117
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system defined in claim 106 further comprising a telephone network for transmitting and receiving transaction data related to a wager.
Claim 118
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system defined in claim 106 further comprising a totalisator for receiving wager data from the user terminal.
Claim 119
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system defined in claim 106 wherein the user terminal periodically receives and displays current odds for the given race.
Claim 120
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system defined in claim 106 wherein the audio of the given race is played in real-time.
Claim 121
Dependent Claim
71 words
A user terminal for use in a user's home that allows the user to place a wager on a race that has not been run, comprising: a receiver that receives racing videos and racing data; and a processor that presents an interactive wagering interface which includes the racing data on a monitor, wherein the user can place wagers using the interactive wagering interface and view the racing videos on the monitor.
Claim 122
Dependent Claim
71 words
A user terminal for use in a user's home that allows the user to place a wager on a race that has not been run, comprising: a receiver that receives racing videos and racing data; and a processor that presents an interactive wagering interface which includes the racing data on a monitor, wherein the user can place wagers using the interactive wagering interface and view the racing videos on the monitor.
Claim 123
Dependent Claim
15 words
The user terminal defined in claim 115 further comprising memory for storing the racing data.
Claim 124
Dependent Claim
27 words
The user terminal defined in claim 115 wherein the racing videos are compressed racing videos and the receiver receives the compressed racing videos as racing video data.
Claim 125
Dependent Claim
15 words
The user terminal defined in claim 115 wherein the racing videos are real-time racing videos.
Claim 126
Dependent Claim
16 words
The user terminal defined in claim 115 wherein the racing videos are pre-recorded racing video clips.
Claim 127
Dependent Claim
38 words
The user terminal defined in claim 115 wherein there are a plurality of races for which the user is allowed to place a wager on and at least two of the plurality of races are from different racetracks.
Claim 128
Dependent Claim
70 words
A user terminal for use in a user's home that allows the user to place a wager on a race that has not been run, comprising: a receiver that receives audio of races and racing data; and a processor that presents an interactive wagering interface which includes the racing data on a monitor, wherein the user can place wagers using the interactive wagering interface and play audio of the races.
Claim 129
Dependent Claim
70 words
A user terminal for use in a user's home that allows the user to place a wager on a race that has not been run, comprising: a receiver that receives audio of races and racing data; and a processor that presents an interactive wagering interface which includes the racing data on a monitor, wherein the user can place wagers using the interactive wagering interface and play audio of the races.
Claim 130
Dependent Claim
15 words
The user terminal defined in claim 121 further comprising memory for storing the racing data.
Claim 131
Dependent Claim
17 words
The user terminal defined in claim 121 wherein the audio of the races is received in real-time.
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