Parlay Grid Interface for Viewing Multiple Sports Wagers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current sports betting systems do not effectively allow bettors to manage and view multiple parlay wagers on a single screen, leading to reduced bettor engagement and inefficient wagering experiences.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for creating and displaying a two-dimensional parlay wager on a grid, allowing bettors to select, arrange, and view multiple parlay wagers from a single wager, using a graphical interface on various devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a bettor places multiple individual parlay wagers, then the bettor can wager on multiple events, but the bettor must view and manage each wager separately on multiple pages
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple individual parlay wagers into a single consolidated parlay wager, allowing the bettor to view and manage all selected events on one page rather than navigating multiple separate betslips. This merging approach directly addresses the problem of excessive page views while maintaining the ability to wager on multiple events.
Solution Approach 2:
The consolidated parlay wager interface serves multiple functions simultaneously: it displays all selected events, allows modification of any event, calculates combined odds, and processes the wager in a single unified view. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate pages for each parlay while maintaining full wagering capabilities.
2Quantity of substance
If a parlay wager includes multiple events, then the potential payout increases, but the bettor loses interest in remaining events after one unfavorable outcome
Solution Approach 1:
The consolidated parlay interface segments individual events within the parlay into distinct, independently selectable units. Each event can be viewed, modified, or removed separately while remaining part of the overall parlay structure. This segmentation allows bettors to maintain engagement with individual events even when others have unfavorable outcomes, as they can see the impact of each event separately and make targeted adjustments.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides real-time feedback showing how each individual event contributes to the overall parlay odds and potential payout. When a bettor modifies or removes an event, the system immediately updates the combined odds and payout calculations, allowing the bettor to understand the impact of each selection and maintain strategic engagement with all events in the parlay.
3Loss of information
If the interface displays detailed information for each parlay, then the bettor can make informed decisions, but the interface becomes cluttered and difficult to navigate
Solution Approach 1:
The interface organizes multiple parlay events in a structured grid or list format that presents information in a hierarchical dimension. Summary information is displayed prominently at the top level, while detailed event information is accessible through organized sections or expandable elements. This dimensional organization allows complete information display without creating a cluttered flat interface, maintaining navigability through structured layout.
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AI summary
A method of wagering includes the steps of developing an N×N grid based on selections from a bettor, the selections being based on different independent events conducted at different times; receiving a selection of at least one of the events; and displaying specific details of the selection. A non-transitory machine-readable storage medium, having encoded thereon program code, wherein, when the program code is executed by a machine, the machine implements the method is also provided. The method can be performed on any mobile computing device, computer, smart television, or other device properly equipped to perform and display such method.