525 results about "Motor racing" patented technology

A method of application of popular casino, lottery, and sports games formatted and modified specifically for the parimutuel race industry. The invention games possess unique rules and formats to govern their play within parimutuel race wagering while reflecting existing games from casinos, lotteries and sports. Wagers are placed electronically with parimutuel race operators who retain a percentage of all bets as determined by individual state law. Outcomes of the invention games are determined by their unique rules and interpretation of current parimutuel racing results.

The present invention relates to a wagering system that satisfies pari-mutuel regulations while offering patrons fixed-odds at the time the wager is made. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a method of providing a fixed-odds pari-mutuel wagering system for wagering on entries in a race wherein the system may include the steps of opening the wagering system with an initial pari-mutuel pool at initial fixed-odds for each entry in the race; batching the bets received at the fixed odds in a given entry and evaluating each proposed wager at the initial fixed-odds, to determine whether it would satisfy a predetermined pari-mutuel calculation; accepting or rejecting each proposed wager at the initial fixed-odds, in whole or in part, based on the previous determination; placing rejected, in whole or in part, wagers in a queue for later evaluation; based on one or more predetermined criteria, closing the initial pari-mutuel pool to further wagering; providing a subsequent pari-mutuel pool with optionally modified fixed-odds for each entry in the race, batching and evaluating each new proposed wager and each previously rejected wager placed in the queue at the optionally modified fixed-odds, to determine whether it would satisfy a predetermined pari-mutuel calculation; accepting or rejecting each proposed wager at the optionally modified fixed-odds, in whole or in part, based on the previous determination; based on one or more predetermined criteria, closing the subsequent pari-mutuel pool to further wagering; optionally repeating the previous steps as necessary before closing the wagering system.

A toy vehicle slot track is disclosed with at least a pair of toy racing vehicles and at least a pair of guide slots, each guide slot in turn having a pair of exposed power supply rails. The toy vehicles are guided about the track by guide pins affixed to the toy vehicles, the guide pins running within the guide slots. In a first portion of the track, the guide slots are spaced apart at a distance greater than the maximum width of the toy vehicles. In a second portion of the track, the guide slots are spaced apart at a distance less than the maximum width of the toy vehicles. The power supply rails run parallel to and at a uniform spacing from the guide slots in both portions of the track, providing power in both track portions to electric motors contained in the toy vehicles.

A motion platform configured as automobile racing vehicle simulator is disclosed. The apparatus that embodies the geometry and various methods of articulation related to a motion platform having advantageous geometric relationships are also set forth. In one embodiment enhanced performance of a motion-generating device having a rider or driver is accomplished through the location of the center of mass of a payload as near as practicable to the pivotal center of the payload support. The device has a base supporting an upstanding column and a sled pivotally mounted to the top of the column. The rider is accommodated on the sled. To achieve the event simulated results intended various acts are performed in configuring the motion platform. These include locating a pivotal center of motion on a column in a position above the base of the motion generating device; locating the position of a center of mass, the center of mass calculated from the mass of the sled and the mass of a rider accommodated on the sled; and mounting the sled on the pivotal center of motion of the device such that the located center of mass is close to the pivotal center of motion of the motion platform.

A recreational motor vehicle capable of accommodating a driver of varying sizes. Embodiments can also be modified for use on circular or in-line tracks or multiple racing formats. The external appearance of the vehicle may be readily modified through the switching of a exterior body which is supported on a rigid frame that completely encloses and protects the driver. Further safety features may be provided such as; a firewall between the engine and seat, fire suppression system, and escape hatch.

A racing car steering wheel assembly provides an input / output interface for a participant in a multimedia interactive electronic game. Two primary paddles on the underside of the wheel control throttle and braking functions, respectively. Secondary paddles or buttons may be included on either the side of the wheel for optionally controlling gear selection. Integral accelerometers are included for determining wheel rotation. Steering inputs are caused either by rotation about a fixed point to which the wheel may be affixed or by rotation in free air. A wired or wireless interface to a PC or game console provides communication with game software and optional wired or wireless communication between the user and other individuals. Switches and buttons may be included to emulate controls on real race cars and for inputting game information. A panel display and / or a decorative logo plate may be included on the wheel.

A combination of a racecourse and a plurality of racing vehicles where the racecourse has a predefined path defined by at least one gate. This gate further includes a unique identifier. Each of the plurality of racing vehicles has a sensor capable of detecting the unique identifier and the sensor is further coupled to a logic circuit and to a transmitter. A scoreboard has receiver to receive information from the transmitter and display that information, such as lap speed and ranking, according to a desired format. Alternatively, the unique identifier is mounted to the racing vehicle and the sensor to the gate.