Virtual Horse Racing Form Generation Using Mathematical Models

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing virtual horse racing systems lack a true-to-life analytical experience as they either rely on real-world data or random number generators, failing to simulate the skill involved in handicapping and do not eliminate the risk of harm to real horses and jockeys.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for generating and displaying a virtual horse racing form that uses a computer-based mathematical model to create a completely virtual horse racing environment, including virtual horses, jockeys, and trainers, with a continuously updated virtual horse racing form that captures historical and current statistical information, allowing for educated betting without real-world data.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If real horse racing data is used to create virtual horse racing forms, then the authenticity and excitement of traditional horse racing is maintained, but the risk of harm to real horses and jockeys cannot be eliminated

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveauthenticity of racing experienceVSAvoidharm to real horses and jockeys

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates virtual copies of horses, jockeys, trainers, and racing forms that replicate the essential characteristics and analytical value of real racing without using actual animals. Virtual horses have simulated attributes (speed, stamina, agility) and racing histories that mirror real racing data structures, allowing authentic handicapping experience while eliminating harm to living creatures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical/biological system of real horses and jockeys with a computer-based mathematical model system. The racing outcomes are determined by algorithms that simulate the complexity of real racing performance based on multiple factors (horse attributes, track conditions, jockey skill), substituting physical racing with computational modeling.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Object-affected harmful factors

If random number generators are used to simulate horse racing, then harm to real horses is eliminated, but the analytical skill involved in handicapping is lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveharm to real horses and jockeysVSAvoidloss of handicapping analytical skill

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the simple random number generation approach by introducing multiple parameters that influence racing outcomes (horse speed, stamina, agility attributes; track surface conditions; weather factors; jockey and trainer skill levels). These parameters interact through mathematical models to produce racing results that reflect the complexity of real handicapping while remaining fully virtual.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces virtual racing forms as an intermediary between the mathematical model and the user experience. These forms present simulated historical data, performance metrics, and statistical information in the traditional racing form format, allowing users to practice handicapping skills with virtual data that mimics the structure and complexity of real racing forms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Loss of information

If a completely virtual horse racing environment is created, then the skill of handicapping can be preserved, but the system complexity increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepreservation of handicapping skillVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the virtual racing system into distinct modular components: horse attribute generation, track condition modeling, race simulation engine, form generation system, and user interface. Each module handles specific aspects of the racing simulation independently, making the overall complex system manageable through functional segmentation and reducing development maintenance complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS10909796B2System and method for generating and displaying a horse racing form for use with a virtual horse race

Publication Date: 2021.02.02 MILLER MARK E

AI summary

The present invention is a system and method for generating and displaying a horse racing form for a completely virtual horse racing environment. The present invention stores a database of values for a virtual horse, each value corresponding to an attribute typically listed in a published daily racing form. In order to simulate horse racing performance, calculations are applied to the values, which are adjusted to account for an individual horse's running style, track preference, track condition preference, age, or other factors. The results of these calculations are then displayed on a horse racing form. Users of the present invention will be able to place educated bets, or handicap, using the horse racing form. The form may be used in a number of open or closed environments. As a result, the present invention provides a complete virtual horse racing environment based upon fully calculated and realistically weighted mathematical algorithms used to generate the horse racing form.