Totalizer Selector for Parimutuel Wagering Systems

The patent introduces a totalizer selector as an intermediary component that manages the distribution of wagers to appropriate totalizers. This mediator applies predefined criteria (such as game type, wager characteristics, or totalizer workload) to automatically route wagers, thereby managing the complexity of coordinating multiple totalizers without requiring complex real-time communication protocols between them.

The patent divides the wagering system into multiple independent totalizers, each capable of handling specific types of wagers or operating independently. This segmentation allows the system to distribute computational load across multiple units, improving both computational capacity and accuracy while maintaining manageable complexity through the selector's systematic routing approach.

The patent implements preliminary action by establishing predefined criteria and rules for wager distribution before the wagering process begins. The totalizer selector uses these pre-established criteria (such as game type, bet characteristics, or load balancing parameters) to automatically assign wagers to appropriate totalizers, eliminating the need for complex real-time coordination and decision-making during active wagering.

The system enables self-service by allowing totalizers to independently process wagers assigned to them based on their capabilities and current workload. Each totalizer operates autonomously once a wager is assigned, managing its own calculations and state without requiring continuous coordination with other totalizers, thereby reducing distribution management complexity while maintaining high productivity.