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Systems and methods for cross-platform access to a wagering interface
Assignee: ODS Properties Inc
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Filing: 2001-04-05
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Granted: 2005-01-04
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Expires: 2021-04-05
Abstract
Abstract Systems and methods for providing a consistent wagering interface to a variety of platforms are presented. A wagerer may access wagering information using a set-top box, computer, wireless device, or telephone. A central database can be used to store and maintain the wagerer's preferences for the wagering interface, personal history, account history, betting history, and default wagering selections. This information may be consistent across interfaces on all platforms or may be customized to each platform.
Inventors
- 👤 Masood Garahi
- 👤 Connie T. Marshall
- 👤 William L. Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:15
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/32; G06; G06Q; G06Q50/00; G06Q50/34; G07F17/3225; G07F17/3232; G07F17/3237; G07F17/3239; G07F17/3286; G07F17/3288
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 49
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A method for providing wagering interfaces comprising: providing a first type of wagering platform and a second type of wagering platform, wherein the first type of wagering platform and the second type of wagering platform are selected from the group consisting of a television platform, a computer platform, and a telephone platform, and wherein the second type of wagering platform is different than the first type of wagering platform; configuring a first wagering interface on the first type of wagering platform for use by a wagerer; storing a configuration of the first wagering interface; and displaying a second wagering interface on the second type of wagering platform for use by the wagerer, wherein the second wagering interface is consistent with the configuration of the first wagering interface.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
127 words
A method for providing wagering interfaces comprising: providing a first type of wagering platform and a second type of wagering platform, wherein the first type of wagering platform and the second type of wagering platform are selected from the group consisting of a television platform, a computer platform, and a telephone platform, and wherein the second type of wagering platform is different than the first type of wagering platform; configuring a first wagering interface on the first type of wagering platform for use by a wagerer; storing a configuration of the first wagering interface; and displaying a second wagering interface on the second type of wagering platform for use by the wagerer, wherein the second wagering interface is consistent with the configuration of the first wagering interface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein configuring the first wagering interface comprises selecting a wagering preference.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 2 wherein selecting the wagering preference comprises selecting a wagering sport.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 2 wherein selecting the wagering preference further comprises selecting a player type, wherein the player type is one of beginner, intermediate, or advanced wagerer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 2 wherein selecting the wagering preference further comprises selecting and ordering menu options for display in the first wagering interface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 2 wherein selecting the wagering preference further comprises selecting the wagering preference for the second wagering interface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 2 wherein selecting the wagering preference further comprises selecting a different wagering preference for the second wagering interface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein configuring the first wagering interface comprises selecting a default wagering selection.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 wherein storing the configuration comprises storing a preference and a default wagering selection in a database.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 9 comprising providing the database in a wagering data hub.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 9 comprising providing the database in a subscriber management system.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 9 comprising providing the database in the first type of wagering platform.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 wherein storing the configuration comprises storing a preference and a default wagering selection in multiple databases.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 wherein displaying the second wagering interface comprises retrieving the configuration from the first type of wagering platform.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 14 further comprising processing the configuration so that the second wagering interface is suitable for display on the second type of wagering platform.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
117 words
A system for providing a wagering interface comprising: a first type of wagering platform that configures a first wagering interface for use by a wagerer; a storage unit containing a configuration from the first wagering interface; and a second type of wagering platform that displays a second wagering interface for use by the wagerer, wherein the second wagering interface is consistent with the configuration of the first wagering interface, wherein the first type of wagering platform and the second type of wagering platform are selected from the group consisting of a television platform, a computer platform and a telephone platform, and wherein the second type of wagering platform is different than the first type of wagering platform.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
117 words
A system for providing a wagering interface comprising: a first type of wagering platform that configures a first wagering interface for use by a wagerer; a storage unit containing a configuration from the first wagering interface; and a second type of wagering platform that displays a second wagering interface for use by the wagerer, wherein the second wagering interface is consistent with the configuration of the first wagering interface, wherein the first type of wagering platform and the second type of wagering platform are selected from the group consisting of a television platform, a computer platform and a telephone platform, and wherein the second type of wagering platform is different than the first type of wagering platform.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 16 wherein the first type of wagering platform the television platform.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 16 wherein the first type of wagering platform is the computer platform.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 16 wherein the first type of wagering platform is the telephone platform.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 16 wherein the first wagering interface comprises a wagering preference selected by a wagerer.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 16 wherein the first wagering interface comprises a default wagering selection selected by a wagerer.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 16 wherein the storage unit comprises a database.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 22 wherein the database is located in a wagering data hub.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 22 wherein the database is located in a subscriber management system.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 22 wherein the database is located in the first type of wagering platform.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 16 wherein the storage unit comprises multiple databases.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 16 wherein the second type of wagering platform is the television platform.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 16 wherein the second type of wagering platform is the computer platform.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 16 wherein the second type of wagering platform is the telephone platform.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 16 wherein the second wagering interface comprises a wagering preference selected by a wagerer from the storage unit.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 16 wherein the second wagering interface comprises a default wagering selection from the storage unit.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
141 words
A machine-readable medium encoded with machine-readable instructions for use in a system that provides wagering interfaces, the machine-readable instructions configured to: provide a first type of wagering platform and a second type of wagering platform, wherein the first type of wagering platform and the second type of wagering platform are selected from the group consisting of a television platform, a computer platform, and a telephone platform, and wherein the second type of wagering platform is different than the first type of wagering platform; configure a first wagering interface on the first type of wagering platform for use by a wagerer; store a configuration of the first wagering interface; and display a second wagering interface on the second type of wagering platform for use by the wagerer, wherein the second wagering interface is consistent with the configuration of the first wagering interface.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
141 words
A machine-readable medium encoded with machine-readable instructions for use in a system that provides wagering interfaces, the machine-readable instructions configured to: provide a first type of wagering platform and a second type of wagering platform, wherein the first type of wagering platform and the second type of wagering platform are selected from the group consisting of a television platform, a computer platform, and a telephone platform, and wherein the second type of wagering platform is different than the first type of wagering platform; configure a first wagering interface on the first type of wagering platform for use by a wagerer; store a configuration of the first wagering interface; and display a second wagering interface on the second type of wagering platform for use by the wagerer, wherein the second wagering interface is consistent with the configuration of the first wagering interface.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
29 words
The machine-readable medium of claim 32 , wherein the machine-readable instructions configured to provide the first wagering interface is further configured to receive a selection of a wagering preference.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
22 words
The machine-readable medium of claim 33 , wherein the machine-readable instructions are further configured to receive a selection of a wagering sport.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
34 words
The machine-readable medium of claim 33 , wherein the machine-readable instructions are further configured to receive a selection of a player type, wherein the player type is one of beginner, intermediate, or advanced wagerer.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
30 words
The machine-readable medium of claim 33 , wherein the machine-readable instructions are further configured to receive a selection and order of menu options for display in the first wagering interface.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
27 words
The machine-readable medium of claim 33 , wherein the machine-readable instructions are further configured to receive a selection of the wagering preference for the second wagering interface.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
28 words
The machine-readable medium of claim 33 , wherein the machine-readable instructions are further configured to receive a selection of a different wagering preference for the second wagering interface.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
19 words
The machine-readable medium of claim 32 wherein the machine-readable instructions are further configured to provide a default wagering selection.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
25 words
The machine-readable medium of claim 32 wherein the machine-readable instructions are further configured to store a preference and a default wagering selection in a database.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
16 words
The machine-readable medium of claim 40 wherein the database is provided in a wagering data hub.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
16 words
The machine-readable medium of claim 40 wherein the database is provided in a subscriber management system.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
18 words
The machine-readable medium of claim 40 wherein the database is provided in the first type of wagering platform.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
25 words
The machine-readable medium of claim 32 wherein the machine-readable instructions are further configured to store a preference and a default wagering selection in multiple databases.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
31 words
The machine-readable medium of claim 32 wherein the machine-readable instructions configured to display the second wagering interface are further configured to retrieve the configuration from the first type of wagering platform.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
34 words
The machine-readable medium of claim 45 wherein the machine-readable instructions are further configured to process the configuration so that the second wagering interface is suitable for display on the second type of wagering platform.
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