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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 30, 2004
Filed:
Aug. 21, 2000
Peter C. Boylan, III, Tulsa, OK (US);
Masood Garahi, Superior, CO (US);
Richard E. McNutt, Lafayette, CO (US);
John R. Hindman, Los Angeles, CA (US);
William L. Thomas, Bixby, OK (US);
Connie T. Marshall, Muskogee, OK (US);
Douglas V. Ramsey, Louisville, CO (US);
ODS Technologies, L.P., Los Angeles, CA (US);
Abstract
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.