Granted claims
Independent and dependent claim structure
The exact granted architecture appears in Claim 1. Elements 1I to 1N are the key differentiating technical limitations and are presented separately.
- Independent claims
- 1 (method), 10 (system), 19 (CRM)
- Claim 1 elements
- 14
- Key differentiators
- 1I – 1N
- Dependent claims
- 2 – 9, 11 – 18
Granted patent core — US 12,525,093
GrantedUS 12,525,093- Real-world events
- Odds
- Gambling credits
- Zero / minimal-value pseudo-currency
- Economic mode monitoring
- Wagering threshold
- Data update reduction
- Reduced network transfer
- Limited results delivered
Independent Claim 1
Method
Each limitation is set out individually. Element numbering is an analytical convenience used throughout this presentation.
Online gambling service
Providing a computer-implemented on-line gambling service accessible to users across a communications network.
Monitoring real-world events
Monitoring real-world events, including sporting events, upon which wagering is offered.
Calculating odds
Calculating odds associated with outcomes of the monitored real-world events.
Publishing events / markets / odds
Publishing the monitored events, the available wagering markets and the calculated odds to users of the service.
Providing gambling credits
Providing gambling credits to a user in association with a credit account.
User allocating credits to a wager
Receiving an allocation by the user of gambling credits to a wager on a published market.
Result determination
Determining the result of the real-world event and the corresponding outcome of the wager.
Credit / debit settlement
Crediting or debiting the user's credit account according to the determined wager outcome.
Key differentiating technical limitations — 1I to 1N
Defined wagering threshold during a predefined period
Limiting the gambling credits able to be wagered during a predefined period to a defined threshold.
Monitoring minimal / zero-value pseudo-currency wagering
Monitoring whether wagering is being conducted using a pseudo-currency having minimal or zero real-world value.
Zero-value mode detection
Detecting the condition in which the user is wagering with a pseudo-currency of zero real-world value.
Reduced frequency of event / other-data updates
In that condition, reducing the frequency and/or amount of real-world event updates and other data provided to the user.
Reduced data transfer across the communications network
Thereby reducing the volume of data transferred across the communications network to that user.
Limiting results received by the user
Limiting the amount of results and related data received by the user in that mode.
Independent Claim 10
System
Claim 10 addresses substantially corresponding functionality from a system architecture perspective.
Data feed
Receives real-world event and result information from external sources.
Odds calculator
Calculates and updates odds associated with published wagering markets.
Wager interface
Presents markets and receives user allocation of gambling credits to wagers.
Wager recordal database
Stores placed wagers, allocations, selections and associated account references.
Wager result determination calculator
Determines wager outcome by reference to the recorded wager and event result.
Credit account
Holds gambling credits and is credited or debited on settlement.
Wagering threshold
Constrains credits wagered during a predefined period to a defined threshold.
Pseudo-currency-mode monitoring
Monitors whether wagering is conducted with a pseudo-currency of minimal or zero real-world value.
Data-update-frequency control
Reduces update frequency and data delivered where zero-value pseudo-currency wagering is detected.
Independent Claim 19
Computer-readable medium
Processor execution of the claimed architecture.
- 01Processor execution of stored instructions
- 02Real-world event monitoring
- 03Odds calculation
- 04Market publication
- 05Provision of gambling credits
- 06Wagering against published markets
- 07Result determination and settlement
- 08Wagering threshold control
- 09Pseudo-currency mode detection
- 10Reduced update frequency
- 11Reduced network traffic and limited results
Effect
Dependent claims
Paired method and system dependencies
Dependent claims narrow the independent claims and describe commercially familiar product features.
Claim 2 / 11
Platform-specific cryptocurrency
Gambling credits comprising a cryptocurrency specific to the gambling platform.
Claim 3 / 12
Credit account established at registration
The credit account is established when the user registers with the service.
Claim 4 / 13
Purchase of cryptocurrency credits
Credits in the platform cryptocurrency may be purchased with real-world funds.
Claim 5 / 14
Real-time event and result information
Real-world event and result information is provided in real time.
Claim 6 / 15
Virtual rooms
Users may participate through virtual rooms within the service.
Claim 7 / 16
Performance rankings
Ranking of user performance within a predefined period.
Claim 8 / 17
Rankings based on wagering profit
Rankings determined by reference to profit generated from wagering.
Claim 9 / 18
Simultaneous wagering across events
Wagering simultaneously across a plurality of sporting events.