Method and apparatus for enhancing a wagering experience using a wagering terminal adaptable to a self-service mode
    1.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for enhancing a wagering experience using a wagering terminal adaptable to a self-service mode 有权
    一种用于使用适合于自助服务模式的投注终端增强投注体验的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08591318B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-26

    申请号:US12778814

    申请日:2010-05-12

    IPC分类号: A63F9/24 A63F13/00

    摘要: A method and apparatus for use in a wagering environment are disclosed. An exemplary embodiment comprises a wagering terminal including a processor, a memory, a primary display, and a secondary display. The primary display is configured for displaying visual messages. These visual messages are displayed as part of a graphical user interface and include at least one wagering transaction message. The secondary display is configured for displaying additional visual messages associated with the visual messages of the primary display. These additional visual messages are displayed as part of an additional graphical user interface. The wagering terminal may further include a proximity detector configured for detecting the presence of a gaming patron, a user identification unit configured for sampling a unique physical attribute of a user, and an image capture unit configured for capturing at least one image in a vicinity of the wagering terminal.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于投注环境中的方法和装置。 示例性实施例包括包括处理器,存储器,主显示器和辅助显示器的投注终端。 主显示配置为显示视觉消息。 这些视觉消息被显示为图形用户界面的一部分,并且包括至少一个投注交易消息。 辅助显示器被配置为显示与主显示器的视觉消息相关联的附加视觉消息。 这些额外的视觉消息显示为附加图形用户界面的一部分。 投注终端还可以包括被配置为检测游戏顾客的存在的接近检测器,被配置用于对用户的唯一物理属性进行采样的用户识别单元和被配置为捕获用户的附近的至少一个图像的图像捕获单元 投注终端。

    Method and apparatus for enhancing a wagering experience using a wagering terminal adaptable to a self-service mode
    2.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for enhancing a wagering experience using a wagering terminal adaptable to a self-service mode 有权
    一种用于使用适合于自助服务模式的投注终端增强投注体验的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07762886B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-27

    申请号:US11005810

    申请日:2004-12-07

    IPC分类号: A63F9/24

    摘要: A method and apparatus for use in a wagering environment are disclosed. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises a wagering terminal including a processor, a memory, a primary display, and a secondary display. The primary display is configured for displaying visual messages. These visual messages are displayed as part of a graphical user interface and include at least one wagering transaction message. The secondary display is configured for displaying additional visual messages associated with the visual messages of the primary display. These additional visual messages are displayed as part of an additional graphical user interface. The wagering terminal may further include a proximity detector configured for detecting the presence of a gaming patron, a user identification unit configured for sampling a unique physical attribute of a user, and an image capture unit configured for capturing at least one image in a vicinity of the wagering terminal.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于投注环境中的方法和装置。 本发明的示例性实施例包括一个包括处理器,存储器,主显示器和辅助显示器的投注终端。 主显示配置为显示视觉消息。 这些视觉消息被显示为图形用户界面的一部分,并且包括至少一个投注交易消息。 辅助显示器被配置为显示与主显示器的视觉消息相关联的附加视觉消息。 这些额外的视觉消息显示为附加图形用户界面的一部分。 投注终端还可以包括被配置为检测游戏顾客的存在的接近检测器,被配置用于对用户的唯一物理属性进行采样的用户识别单元和被配置为捕获用户的附近的至少一个图像的图像捕获单元 投注终端。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING A WAGERING EXPERIENCE USING A WAGERING TERMINAL ADAPTABLE TO A SELF-SERVICE MODE
    3.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING A WAGERING EXPERIENCE USING A WAGERING TERMINAL ADAPTABLE TO A SELF-SERVICE MODE 有权
    用于通过适应自助服务模式的平稳终端来增强使用体验的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20100279763A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-04

    申请号:US12778814

    申请日:2010-05-12

    IPC分类号: A63F9/24 A63F13/00

    摘要: A method and apparatus for use in a wagering environment are disclosed. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises a wagering terminal including a processor, a memory, a primary display, and a secondary display. The primary display is configured for displaying visual messages. These visual messages are displayed as part of a graphical user interface and include at least one wagering transaction message. The secondary display is configured for displaying additional visual messages associated with the visual messages of the primary display. These additional visual messages are displayed as part of an additional graphical user interface. The wagering terminal may further include a proximity detector configured for detecting the presence of a gaming patron, a user identification unit configured for sampling a unique physical attribute of a user, and an image capture unit configured for capturing at least one image in a vicinity of the wagering terminal.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于投注环境中的方法和装置。 本发明的示例性实施例包括一个包括处理器,存储器,主显示器和辅助显示器的投注终端。 主显示配置为显示视觉消息。 这些视觉消息被显示为图形用户界面的一部分,并且包括至少一个投注交易消息。 辅助显示器被配置为显示与主显示器的视觉消息相关联的附加视觉消息。 这些额外的视觉消息显示为附加图形用户界面的一部分。 投注终端还可以包括被配置为检测游戏顾客的存在的接近检测器,被配置用于对用户的唯一物理属性进行采样的用户识别单元和被配置为捕获用户的附近的至少一个图像的图像捕获单元 投注终端。

    Methods and systems for communicating parimutuel wager details and results
    4.
    发明授权
    Methods and systems for communicating parimutuel wager details and results 有权
    沟通对话细节和结果的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07922585B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-12

    申请号:US10987953

    申请日:2004-11-12

    IPC分类号: G06F17/00

    摘要: Methods and systems of conducting parimutuel wagering activities are disclosed. A method of sending a message to a patron of a parimutuel gaming system includes providing the patron an opportunity to establish an identity on the parimutuel gaming system. Responsive to the patron establishing the identity, the patron is provided an opportunity to associate a virtual address with the identity, and a message may be sent to the virtual address. A method of communicating a result of a parimutuel gaming activity to a player includes providing the player with an opportunity to place a parimutuel wager and to associate a virtual address with the parimutuel wager. A message is sent to the virtual address, wherein the message includes a result of the parimutuel wager. A parimutuel gaming system including a computer is operatively configured with software operatively configured to enable the computer to conduct the parimutuel gaming activities.

    摘要翻译: 披露了开展对边际投注活动的方法和制度。 向parimutuel游戏系统的顾客发送消息的方法包括向顾客提供在parimutuel游戏系统上建立身份的机会。 响应于建立身份的顾客,向顾客提供了将虚拟地址与身份相关联的机会,并且可以将消息发送到虚拟地址。 向玩家传达对方游戏活动的结果的方法包括向玩家提供放置游戏玩家的机会,并将虚拟地址与玩偶游戏者相关联。 消息被发送到虚拟地址,其中消息包括parimutuel下注的结果。 包括计算机的parimutuel游戏系统可操作地配置有可操作地配置成使得计算机能够执行parimutuel游戏活动的软件。

    Methods and systems for presenting pari-mutuel betting options and constructing wagers
    5.
    发明授权
    Methods and systems for presenting pari-mutuel betting options and constructing wagers 有权
    提供同盟投注选择和建立投注的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US08292729B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-23

    申请号:US10727154

    申请日:2003-12-02

    IPC分类号: A63F9/24

    CPC分类号: G07F17/32 G07F17/3288

    摘要: Methods and systems of pari-mutuel wagering are disclosed to facilitate the wager construction process. In one method, patrons select runners, and betting options of selected runners are presented. In another method, a first wager is placed and other wagers are presented, wherein the additional wagers may include a runner of the first wager. Another method allows patrons to wager on a runner, wherein an area representing the runner is marked to indicate that this runner was selected on a previous wager or in the current wager. In another method, a portion of a wager is patron selected and a portion of the wager is suggested by the betting interface. In another method, patrons may construct wager(s) for single or future races, or specify criteria for those wagers. In another method, runners are displayed in a table and patrons may select or deselect runner combinations by selecting cells within the table. Methods and systems of pari-mutuel wagering that enable an organization to set rules to display the gaming activity, and an embodiment where players make subscription as well as programmed bets are described.

    摘要翻译: 公开了同时投注的方法和系统,以便于下注建设过程。 在一种方法中,顾客选择跑步者,并且呈现所选跑步者的投注选项。 在另一种方法中,放置第一投注和呈现其他投注,其中附加投注可以包括第一投注者的转牌。 另一种方法允许顾客在跑步者上投注,其中代表跑步者的区域被标记以指示在以前的下注或当前下注中选择了该选手。 在另一种方法中,投注的一部分被选中,并且投注的一部分由投注界面建议。 在另一种方法中,顾客可以为单一或未来的种族构建投注,或者为这些投注规定标准。 在另一种方法中,跑步者显示在表中,顾客可以通过选择表中的单元格来选择或取消选择赛跑者组合。 描述了使组织能够设置显示游戏活动的规则的同步赌注的方法和系统,以及玩家进行订阅以及编程赌注的实施例。

    Methods and systems for presenting pari-mutuel betting options and constructing wagers
    6.
    发明授权
    Methods and systems for presenting pari-mutuel betting options and constructing wagers 有权
    提供同盟投注选择和建立投注的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US09384622B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-05

    申请号:US11001578

    申请日:2004-12-01

    IPC分类号: G07F17/32

    CPC分类号: G07F17/32 G07F17/3288

    摘要: Methods and systems of pari-mutuel wagering are disclosed to facilitate the wager construction process. In one method, patrons or tellers select a graphic area on a display element to place runners in a position of a pari-mutuel wager. In another method, a patron or teller selects a graphic area of a display element to copy a runner of a position to another position of a pari-mutuel wager. Another method provides a patron or teller with an opportunity to sort a list of runners of a pari-mutuel gaming activity by selecting an icon of a display element. In a further method, a patron or teller places a multi-position pari-mutuel wager by selecting an area of a display element.

    摘要翻译: 公开了同时投注的方法和系统,以便于下注建设过程。 在一种方法中,顾客或柜员在显示元件上选择一个图形区域,以将跑步者放置在同时投注的位置。 在另一方法中,顾客或柜员选择显示元件的图形区域以将位置的跑步者复制到副游戏的另一位置。 另一种方法是向顾客或柜员提供通过选择显示元件的图标来排序游戏活动的跑步者列表的机会。 在另一种方法中,顾客或出纳员通过选择显示元件的区域来放置多位置对位游戏。

    Systems and methods for accessing, manipulating and using funds associated with pari-mutuel wagering
    7.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for accessing, manipulating and using funds associated with pari-mutuel wagering 有权
    用于访问,操纵和使用与双重赌注相关的资金的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07749078B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-06

    申请号:US11083792

    申请日:2005-03-17

    IPC分类号: G06F17/00

    摘要: Systems and methods of pari-mutuel wagering are disclosed. One method utilizes a credit instrument associated with an account set up by a patron at a pari-mutuel gaming establishment, such as a horse or dog racing track. The credit instrument may be used to place wagers at a gaming terminal and, additionally, for the purchase of goods and/or services, accessing additional informational displays, or accessing secure special areas at the pari-mutuel gaming establishment. The credit instrument acts a cash substitute wherein the patron's account may be automatically updated with all of the patron's wins, losses, and purchases via a network system or updated on the credit instrument. In other methods, pari-mutuel wagers are placed with an anonymous account such that an identity of a player is not known to the pari-mutuel gaming establishment.

    摘要翻译: 披露了相互竞争的系统和方法。 一种方法利用与由游戏机组成的帐户相关联的信用工具,例如马或狗赛道。 信用工具可用于将赌注放置在游戏终端上,另外用于购买商品和/或服务,访问附加的信息显示,或者访问在该游戏机构的安全特定区域。 信用工具采取现金替代方式,其中顾客的账户可以通过所有的顾客的胜利,损失和通过网络系统购买或在信用工具上更新而自动更新。 在其他方法中,对于一些匿名帐户,可以使用一些匿名帐户,以便玩家的身份不被游戏组织所熟知。

    Systems and methods for accessing, manipulating and using funds associated with lottery-type games
    8.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for accessing, manipulating and using funds associated with lottery-type games 有权
    用于访问,操纵和使用与彩票式游戏相关的资金的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08128485B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-06

    申请号:US11223217

    申请日:2005-09-09

    IPC分类号: G06F17/00

    摘要: Methods of lottery-type wagering are disclosed. One method utilizes a credit instrument associated with an account set up by a patron with a gaming administrator. The credit instrument may be used to place lottery-type wagers at a gaming terminal and, additionally, for the purchase of goods and/or services, accessing additional informational displays, or for other non-wagering purposes and/or areas associated with the gaming administrator or a venue offering lottery-type wagering. The credit instrument acts as a cash substitute wherein the patron's account may be automatically updated with all of the patron's wins, losses, and purchases via a network system or updated on the credit instrument. In other methods, lottery-type wagers are placed with an anonymous account such that an identity of a player is not known to the gaming administrator.

    摘要翻译: 披露彩票式投注的方法。 一种方法是利用与游戏管理员的顾客建立的帐户相关联的信用工具。 信用工具可以用于在游戏终端上放置彩票式赌注,另外,用于购买商品和/或服务,访问附加的信息显示,或用于其他非投注目的和/或与游戏相关的区域 管理员或提供彩票式投注的场地。 信用工具作为现金替代品,其中顾客账户可以通过所有的顾客的胜利,损失和通过网络系统购买或在信用工具上更新而被自动更新。 在其他方法中,彩票类型的赌注被放置有匿名帐户,使得游戏者的身份不为游戏管理员所知。

    Method and system for viewing images of a pari-mutuel gaming activity
    9.
    发明授权
    Method and system for viewing images of a pari-mutuel gaming activity 有权
    查看游戏活动的图像的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US08622824B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-07

    申请号:US10923193

    申请日:2004-08-19

    申请人: Kenneth A. Vlazny

    发明人: Kenneth A. Vlazny

    CPC分类号: G07F17/32 G07F17/3288

    摘要: The invention relates generally to the field of gaming and, more particularly, to pari-mutuel gaming activities and pari-mutuel gaming systems. In one embodiment, a method of conducting a pari-mutuel gaming activity includes providing a patron an opportunity to view an event that is a subject of the pari-mutuel gaming activity and providing the patron an opportunity to select an image of the event in progress. Responsive to the patron selecting the image, the image is saved and the patron is provided with an opportunity to view the saved imaged subsequent to saving. A system and computer for providing the method of conducting the pari-mutuel gaming activity is also disclosed. In the pari-mutuel gaming activities described herein, a patron is enabled to create multiple “snapshots” of a race.

    摘要翻译: 本发明一般涉及游戏领域,更具体地说,涉及游戏活动和游戏系统。 在一个实施例中,执行游戏活动的方法包括向游客提供查看作为游戏活动的对象的事件的机会,并向顾客提供选择正在进行的事件的图像的机会 。 响应于顾客选择图像,图像被保存,并且向顾客提供在保存之后查看保存的图像的机会。 还公开了一种用于提供进行比赛游戏活动的方法的系统和计算机。 在本文所述的游戏活动中,赞助者能够创建比赛的多个“快照”。

    Methods and systems for conducting pari-mutuel wagers
    10.
    发明授权
    Methods and systems for conducting pari-mutuel wagers 有权
    进行同伴投注的方法和制度

    公开(公告)号:US08033911B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-11

    申请号:US10982546

    申请日:2004-11-05

    摘要: The present invention provides methods and systems of conducting wagers, such as pari-mutuel wagers. In one exemplary embodiment, an event, such as a horse race, dog race, a combination of races, etc., is identified for which a plurality of bettors may each place at least one wager. Each bettor of the plurality is enabled to provide input regarding at least one portion of their respective at least one wager prior to the event. At least one other portion of each bettor's at least one wager is randomized prior to the event. The wager then comprises the combination of the bettor selected portion and randomized portion. In one exemplary embodiment, the player selected portion may include selecting bettor-preferred participants of the event while the randomly selected portion may include the randomly assigning a finishing order to the player selected participants.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了进行投注的方法和系统,例如同时投注。 在一个示例性实施例中,识别诸如赛马,狗赛,种族的组合等的事件,其中多个投注者可以各自放置至少一个下注。 在事件之前,多个的每个下注者能够提供关于它们各自的至少一个下注的至少一部分的输入。 每个投注者的至少一个赌注的至少一个其他部分在事件之前被随机化。 赌注然后包括投注者选择部分和随机化部分的组合。 在一个示例性实施例中,玩家选择的部分可以包括选择事件的优先参与者,而随机选择的部分可以包括随机地向玩家选择的参与者分配完成顺序。