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Systems and methods for interactive wagering using multiple types of user interfaces

US8419544B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 2008
Grant dateApr 16, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/3288
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention is systems and methods for interactive wagering using multiple types of user interfaces. Preferred embodiments of these systems and methods incorporate a wagering data hub which controls the flow of data relating to wagers, wagering events, and wagering account and facilitates the use of a variety of user interfaces such as graphical user interfaces and interactive voice response interfaces. For example, a user of the present invention may use a television set-top box, a computer, a telephone, and/or any other suitable device. To communicate with the wagering data hub, television set-top boxes preferably use a two-way cable system, computers preferably use a computer network, and telephones preferably use a telephone network, although each may use any suitable mechanism or combination of mechanisms to communicate with wagering data hub.

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