Patents Assigned to ODS Technologies, L.P.
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Patent number: 6712701Abstract: An interactive wagering system is provided in which users may download electronic racing forms to electronic books. The content of the racing form may be directed toward horse racing. The racing form may be interactive. When a user selects an item from a racing form displayed on the electronic book, the user may be presented with additional information or interactive screens that provide racing-related services such as interactive wagering opportunities. The electronic book may be provided with updated racing data. The user may adjust delivery settings for the racing data. News flashes and other real-time reports may be provided to the electronic book. Such reports may be based on the user's preferences and the user's monitored interests. The electronic racing form may include racing data, racing articles, and advertisements.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2000Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: ODS Technologies, L.P.Inventors: Peter C. Boylan, III, Masood Garahi, Richard E. McNutt, John R. Hindman, William L. Thomas, Connie T. Marshall, Douglas V. Ramsey
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Patent number: 6099409Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1999Date of Patent: August 8, 2000Assignee: ODS Technologies, L.P.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
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Patent number: 6089981Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1999Date of Patent: July 18, 2000Assignee: ODS Technologies, L.P.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
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Patent number: 5830068Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1995Date of Patent: November 3, 1998Assignee: ODS Technologies, L.P.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