Interleaved Wagering System Controllers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current communication and processing systems for gambling games, especially complex pari-mutuel based wagering systems, lack the necessary infrastructure to efficiently handle the intricacies of these advanced gaming applications.
Innovation Solution
A communication and data processing system comprising an interactive controller, a wager controller, and an application controller that interconnects to manage interactive applications, process wagers, and determine outcomes, utilizing real and virtual currency, and integrating with user interfaces to provide an interactive experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional processing systems are used for simple gambling games, then the system is simple and easy to operate, but it lacks the capability to efficiently handle complex pari-mutuel based wagering systems
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into multiple specialized controllers: an interactive controller for handling user interactions and game logic, a wager controller for managing wagering operations and pari-mutuel calculations, and an application controller for coordinating between them. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while collectively handling complex wagering systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The controllers are designed with multi-functional capabilities. The interactive controller can handle both simple game logic and complex wagering interactions. The wager controller can process various types of wagers including pari-mutuel, fixed odds, and skill-based wagering. This universality allows the system to adapt to different wagering complexities without requiring complete system redesign.
2Productivity
If conventional processing systems are used, then the communication and processing needs are easily met, but the system cannot efficiently process complex wagering data
Solution Approach 1:
The application controller serves as an intermediary between the interactive controller and the wager controller. It receives interaction data from the interactive controller, processes it through the wager controller for wagering operations, and manages the flow of complex wagering data. This intermediary architecture enables efficient processing of complex wagering data while maintaining clear communication protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary processing and validation of wagering data at each controller stage before passing it to the next. The interactive controller pre-processes user interactions, the application controller pre-validates wager requests, and the wager controller pre-calculates outcomes. This preliminary action reduces the processing burden and improves overall efficiency.
3Reliability
If a multi-controller system is implemented to handle complex wagering, then processing capability is improved, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The controllers are interconnected with feedback mechanisms that allow them to communicate status, validate operations, and coordinate actions. The interactive controller receives feedback from the wager controller about wager outcomes, and the application controller monitors and coordinates the feedback loops between all components. This feedback ensures reliable wagering outcome determination while managing system complexity through structured communication.
Data Source
AI summary
A pari-mutuel based interleaved wagering system is disclosed, including an interactive controller configured to: communicate element request data associated with an interactive application; communicate an element request; receive element instructions comprising elements; and execute the interactive application using the elements; a wager controller constructed to: receive wager request instructions; place wagers; determine wager outcomes for wagers; and communicate wager outcome data; and the application controller constructed to: receive the element request data; scan the element request data to determine the element selection; generate the wager request instructions; instruct the wager controller by communicating the wager request instructions; receive wagering acknowledgment data; associate the wagers with the element selection; receive the wager outcome data; receive the application element request; scan the application element request to determine a request for the selected element; generate real credit element instructions; and instruct the interactive controller by communicating the real credit element instructions.