MULTICOMPUTER DISTRIBUTED PROCESSING TECHNIQUES TO PREVENT INFORMATION LEAKAGE

5 Abstract A trading platform and trading method that may allow access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described. 09-2324WO_100125_AP 167 WO 2010/085746 PCT/US2010/021986 205 205 205 205 207 211 209 211 209 207

LARGE BLOCK TRADING

PATENT Attorney Docket No. 07-2186B-WO Systems and methods for administering trade orders are described. An embodiment comprises receiving, from a first server operated by a first trader, a communication including a first trade order and one or more selection criteria, the first 5 trade order including at least one of a specified instrument, a specified quantity, and a specified price; determining that a database of trade orders does not contain a trade order matching the first trade order; identifying a plurality of traders satisfying the selection criteria; sending, to a plurality of second servers, a query including at least one of the specified instrument, the specified quantity, and the specified price; 10 receiving, from a one of the plurality of second servers operated on behalf of a second trader, a positive response to the query; and facilitating execution of a trade between the first trader and the second trader for the specified instrument at the specified price. 07-2186B-WO_ ...

ELECTRONIC TRADING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND GAMES INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA

Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases such as long shot bias and favorite bias. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases relating to the Monty Hall paradox. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may include wagering on hands of cards, e.g., poker wagering games.

LARGE BLOCK TRADING

Systems and methods for administering trade orders are described. An embodiment comprises receiving, from a first server operated by a first trader, a communication including a first trade order and one or more selection criteria, the first trade order including at least one of a specified instrument, a specified quantity, and a specified price; determining that a database of trade orders does not contain a trade order matching the first trade order; identifying a plurality of traders satisfying the selection criteria; sending, to a plurality of second servers, a query including at least one of the specified instrument, the specified quantity, and the specified price; receiving, from a one of the plurality of second servers operated on behalf of a second trader, a positive response to the query; and facilitating execution of a trade between the first trader and the second trader for the specified instrument at the specified price.

Electronic trading systems and methods

Large block trading

Systems and methods for administering trade orders are described. An embodiment comprises receiving, from a first server operated by a first trader, a communication including a first trade order and one or more selection criteria, the first trade order including at least one of a specified instrument, a specified quantity, and a specified price; determining that a database of trade orders does not contain a trade order matching the first trade order; identifying a plurality of traders satisfying the selection criteria; sending, to a plurality of second servers, a query including at least one of the specified instrument, the specified quantity, and the specified price; receiving, from a one of the plurality of second servers operated on behalf of a second trader, a positive response to the query; and facilitating execution of a trade between the first trader and the second trader for the specified instrument at the specified price.

MOBILE GAMING ALERT

Various embodiments of alerts on mobile devices are described. Other embodiments are described. 1. (canceled)2. A device comprising:a location detector;a screen;a data storage device;a network interface; receive, via the network interface, a stream of data associated with sporting events;', 'determine, using the location detector, whether the device is currently located in a jurisdiction where gambling is permitted;', 'search gaming preferences stored the data storage device;', 'compare the gaming preferences with the data associated with sporting events;', 'identify a pattern in the gaming preferences of a mobile device;', 'in response to identifying the pattern in the gaming preferences and in response to determining that the device is currently located in a jurisdiction where gambling is permitted, render a graphical user interface on a screen of the mobile device that permits entry of a wager on an outcome of a sporting event; and', 'in response to determining that the device is currently located in a jurisdiction where gambling is not permitted, prevent display of the graphical user interface on the screen., 'at least one processor to3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the location detector is a global positioning system.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein the location detector is a Bluetooth transceiver.5. The device of claim 2 , wherein the location detector is a wireless transceiver.6. The device of claim 2 , further comprising a memory claim 2 , wherein the at least one processor is further configured to store sporting event preferences in the memory.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the at least one processor is further configured to filter the stream of data based on the sporting events preferences in order to display at least one of the sporting events.8. The device of claim 2 , wherein the at least one processor is further configured to display a video related to a displayed sporting event via the graphical user interface.9. The device of claim 2 , ...

ELECTRONIC TRADING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

MOBILE GAMING ALERT

Various embodiments of alerts on mobile devices are described. In one embodiment, a method comprising: receiving a datastream describing news; extracting one or more descriptions of current events from the datastream; identifying event matches based on the one or more descriptions of current events and event descriptions associated with games; and transmitting data describing event matches to a remote device is disclosed. Other embodiments are described.

Amusement devices and games including means for processing electronic data where ultimate outcome of the game is dependent on relative odds of a card combination and/or where chance is a factor: expected biases such as long shot and favorite bias

Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases such as long shot bias and favorite bias. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases relating to the Monty Hall paradox. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may include wagering on hands of cards, e.g., poker wagering games.

ELECTRONIC TRADING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

Large block trading

MOBILE GAMING ALERT

MOBILE GAMING ALERT

LARGE BLOCK TRADING

PA TENT Attorney Docket No. 07-2186B-WO Systems and methods for administering trade orders are described. An embodiment comprises receiving, from a first server operated by a first trader, a communication including a first trade order and one or more selection criteria, the first trade order including at least one of a specified instrument, a specified quantity, and a specified price; determining that a database of trade orders does not contain a trade order matching the first trade order; identifying a plurality of traders satisfying the selection criteria; sending, to a plurality of second servers, a query including at least one of the specified instrument, the specified quantity, and the specified price; receiving, from a one of the plurality of second servers operated on behalf of a second trader, a positive response to the query; and facilitating execution of a trade between the first trader and the second trader for the specified instrument at the specified price.

LARGE BLOCK TRADING

Systems and methods for administering trade orders are described. An embodiment comprises receiving, from a first server operated by a first trader, a communication including a first trade order and one or more selection criteria, the first trade order including at least one of a specified instrument, a specified quantity, and a specified price; determining that a database of trade orders does not contain a trade order matching the first trade order; identifying a plurality of traders satisfying the selection criteria; sending, to a plurality of second servers, a query including at least one of the specified instrument, the specified quantity, and the specified price; receiving, from a one of the plurality of second servers operated on behalf of a second trader, a positive response to the query; and facilitating execution of a trade between the first trader and the second trader for the specified instrument at the specified price.

MOBILE GAMING ALERT

Various embodiments of alerts on mobile devices are described. Other embodiments are described.

Interprogram communication using messages related to order cancellation

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

MOBILE GAMING ALERT

Various embodiments of alerts on mobile devices are described. Other embodiments are described. 15-. (canceled)6. A system comprising:a data storage device storing information regarding a plurality of games, wherein a game includes a wager, an event with a plurality of possible outcomes, and a payout associated with each outcome, and wherein the stored information includes, for each game, a list of mobile devices registered to receive alerts associated with the game; and receive data comprising information related to the games;', 'identify matches between information in the data and one or more games by searching game information stored in the data storage device; and', 'for each match, generate at least one alert message for each mobile device registered to receive alerts associated with the game, wherein the alert message includes a summary of information from the data regarding the game including when a game event is scheduled to occur., 'a processing device configured to7. The system of claim 6 , further comprising a server configured to transmit an alert generated by the processing device to a mobile device identified as the target of the alert.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the server transmits alerts to the mobile device upon receipt from the processing device.9. The system of claim 7 , wherein the server stores an alert and transmits it to the mobile device at one or more configured times prior to the scheduled gaming event.10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the alert transmission times are determined at least in part by gaming preference data.11. The system of claim 6 , wherein the server is further configured to:receive a request from the mobile device that an the alert be forwarded to a second mobile device; andtransmit the alert to the second mobile device.1244-. (canceled)45. A method comprising:storing, by at least one processor, information regarding a plurality of games, wherein each game includes a wager, an event with a plurality of possible ...

LARGE BLOCK TRADING

Systems and methods for administering trade orders are described. An embodiment comprises receiving, from a first server operated by a first trader, a communication including a first trade order and one or more selection criteria, the first trade order including at least one of a specified instrument, a specified quantity, and a specified price; determining that a database of trade orders does not contain a trade order matching the first trade order; identifying a plurality of traders satisfying the selection criteria; sending, to a plurality of second servers, a query including at least one of the specified instrument, the specified quantity, and the specified price; receiving, from a one of the plurality of second servers operated on behalf of a second trader, a positive response to the query; and facilitating execution of a trade between the first trader and the second trader for the specified instrument at the specified price.

Amusement devices and games including means for processing electronic data where users can change selections

Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases such as long shot bias and favorite bias. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases relating to the Monty Hall paradox. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may include wagering on hands of cards, e.g., poker wagering games.

Amusement devices and games including means for processing electronic data where ultimate outcome of the game is dependent on relative odds of a card combination and/or where chance is a factor: wagering on hands of cards

Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases such as long shot bias and favorite bias. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases relating to the Monty Hall paradox. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may include wagering on hands of cards, e.g., poker wagering games.

ELECTRONIC TRADING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

ELECTRONIC TRADING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

MULTICOMPUTER DISTRIBUTED PROCESSING TECHNIQUES TO PREVENT INFORMATION LEAKAGE

A trading platform and trading method that may allow access to additional pools of liquidity is described The method includes receiving an indication of an order, which can be firm or non-firm This order defines one side of a financial instrument trade The method determines, based on historical information about cancelled orders, a time period for a subsequent intentional delay between receiving the order indication and determining a matching order, which will satisfy the opposite side of the trade This intentional delay period shall be sufficient to prevent information leakage regarding existing orders or a majority of order cancellations Once the intentional delay period is complete, the method determines the matching order and facilitates execution of the trade ...

LARGE BLOCK TRADING

Systems and methods for administering trade orders are described. An embodiment comprises receiving, from a first server operated by a first trader, a communication including a first trade order and one or more selection criteria, the first trade order including at least one of a specified instrument, a specified quantity, and a specified price; determining that a database of trade orders does not contain a trade order matching the first trade order; identifying a plurality of traders satisfying the selection criteria; sending, to a plurality of second servers, a query including at least one of the specified instrument, the specified quantity, and the specified price; receiving, from a one of the plurality of second servers operated on behalf of a second trader, a positive response to the query; and facilitating execution of a trade between the first trader and the second trader for the specified instrument at the specified price.

LARGE BLOCK TRADING

Systems and methods for administering trade orders are described. An embodiment comprises receiving, from a first server operated by a first trader, a communication including a first trade order and one or more selection criteria, the first trade order including at least one of a specified instrument, a specified quantity, and a specified price; determining that a database of trade orders does not contain a trade order matching the first trade order; identifying a plurality of traders satisfying the selection criteria; sending, to a plurality of second servers, a query including at least one of the specified instrument, the specified quantity, and the specified price; receiving, from a one of the plurality of second servers operated on behalf of a second trader, a positive response to the query; and facilitating execution of a trade between the first trader and the second trader for the specified instrument at the specified price. Network Interface(s) System bus Hard Drive(s) Processor( ...

Amusement devices and games including means for processing electronic data where ultimate outcome of the game is dependent on odds

In some embodiments, a player may be provided with information identifying a characteristic of a true outcome of a set of possible outcomes of an event, the set consisting of a first and second subset, the second subset comprising a second possible outcome. Next, the player may submit a first wager on a first of the possible outcomes. Next, the system may reveal to the player that a the first subset may not comprise (or may be at least substantially unlikely to comprise) the true outcome. The second subset may comprise (or may be at least substantially likely to comprise) the true outcome. The player may be provided with an opportunity to change from the first wager to a second wager on the second possible outcome, e.g., only if the second subset of possible outcomes comprises the first possible outcome.

Multicomputer distributed processing of large block trading data

Systems and methods for administering trade orders are described. An embodiment comprises receiving, from a first server operated by a first trader, a communication including a first trade order and one or more selection criteria, the first trade order including at least one of a specified instrument, a specified quantity, and a specified price; determining that a database of trade orders does not contain a trade order matching the first trade order; identifying a plurality of traders satisfying the selection criteria; sending, to a plurality of second servers, a query including at least one of the specified instrument, the specified quantity, and the specified price; receiving, from a one of the plurality of second servers operated on behalf of a second trader, a positive response to the query; and facilitating execution of a trade between the first trader and the second trader for the specified instrument at the specified price.

Electronic trading systems and methods

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

INTERACTION WITH TRADING SYSTEMS

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described ...

Information aggregation games

Games related to the aggregation of information are described.

AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND GAMES INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA WHERE ULTIMATE OUTCOME OF THE GAME IS DEPENDENT ON RELATIVE ODDS OF A CARD COMBINATION AND/OR WHERE CHANCE IS A FACTOR: WAGERING ON HANDS OF CARDS

Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases such as long shot bias and favorite bias. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases relating to the Monty Hall paradox. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may include wagering on hands of cards, e.g., poker wagering games. 1. A machine implemented method , the method comprising:providing first information about a set of hands of cards to a first user, wherein the first information identifies a first set of cards of a first hand of the set of hands, wherein the first set of cards of the first hand comprises at least one card of the first hand but less than all cards of the first hand;providing second information about the set of hands of cards to a second user, wherein the second information identifies a first set of cards of a second hand of the set of hands, wherein the first set of cards of the second hand comprises at least one card of the second hand but less than all cards of the second hand;for each hand of cards of the set of hands, providing third information to the first and the second users, wherein, for the hand, the third information identifies a respective number of first wagers that the hand will be a winning hand; andfor each hand of cards of the set of hands, updating the third information based on any respective additional first wagers placed after at least one of the first information, the second information, and the third information was provided.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:providing fourth information to the first user and the second user, wherein the fourth information identifies all cards of a third hand of the set of hands.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the first information comprises:providing first information about the set of hands of cards to the first user, wherein the first information identifies all cards of a ...

TRADING RELATED TO FUND COMPOSITIONS

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

TRADING SYSTEM ACCESSIBILITY

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

MOBILE GAMING ALERT

Various embodiments of alerts on mobile devices are described. Other embodiments are described.

Information aggregation games

Games related to the aggregation of information are described.

Trading related to fund compositions

An electronic marketplace uses a fund composition to guide trading opportunities. Mutual funds typically have a target composition of financial instruments. When prices change for constituents of such a mutual fund, the fund typically needs to rebalance in order to maintain a desired composition. A marketplace that understands the target composition and the movement in prices targets trading opportunities to a fund in a more tailored manner than a traditional marketplace.

CANCELLATION TIMING IN AN ELECTRONIC MARKETPLACE

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

INTERPROGRAM COMMUNICATION USING MESSAGES RELATED TO GROUPS OF ORDERS

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

INFORMATION AGGREGATION GAMES

Games related to the aggregation of information are described. 144-. (canceled)45. A method comprising:determining, by a computing device, an outcome that occurs for an event, in which the event has a plurality of possible outcomes;determining, by the computing device, a set of pieces of information about the outcome, in which each piece of information identifies a respective characteristic of the outcome;providing, by the computing device, a first piece of information of the set of pieces of information to a first player, in which the first piece of information identifies a first characteristic;receiving, by the computing device, a wager related to the event from the first player after the first piece of information was provided to the first player, in which the wager includes an amount bet that a particular outcome of the plurality of possible outcomes is the outcome;in response to receiving the wager, determining, by the computing device, if that the wager is inconsistent with the first piece of information, in which determining that the wager is inconsistent includes determining that the particular outcome includes a second characteristic that cannot occur at the same time as the first characteristic;requiring, by the computing device, a payment of a cost to place the wager based on the determination that the wager is inconsistent with the first piece of information, in which the cost to place the wager includes an additional amount over the amount bet; anddetermining, by the computing device, a payout of a monetary award for the wager in response to a determination that the wager is a winning wager.46. The method of claim 45 , further comprising: requiring a payment of the bet amount.47. The method of claim 45 , in which the event includes a pari-mutuel game.48. The method of claim 47 , in which the pari-mutuel game includes at least one of a card game claim 47 , a race claim 47 , a sporting event claim 47 , and a casino game.49. The method of claim 45 , in ...

INFORMATION AGGREGATION GAMES

Games related to the aggregation of information are described.

Mobile gaming alert

Various embodiments of alerts on mobile devices are described. In some embodiments, one or more gaming preferences registered for a mobile device may be read. A set of games that are not implicated by any of the gaming preferences registered for the mobile device, but that have high rates of coincidence of alert registration relative to other sets of games associated in a register with the plurality of other devices, may be identified. In some embodiments, an estimate of a correlation among user interests in a subset of a plurality of games may be determined based on the number of devices registered to receive alerts for the games in the subset. One or more games of interest for which the first device is not registered to receive alerts may be identified for a first user based on the estimate. Other embodiments are described.

Mobile gaming alert

Various embodiments of alerts on mobile devices are described. In some embodiments, information regarding a plurality of games may be stored, including a list of mobile devices registered to receive alerts associated with each game. Data comprising information related to the plurality of games may be received. Matches between information in the data and one or more of the games may be identified by searching the stored game information. For each identified match, at least one alert message may be generated for each mobile device registered to receive alerts associated with the game. The respective alert message may include a respective summary of information from the data regarding the game, which may include information about scheduling and/or potential outcomes of the game. Other embodiments are described.

INFORMATION AGGREGATION GAMES

Games related to the aggregation of information are described.

MULTICOMPUTER DISTRIBUTED PROCESSING OF DATA RELATED TO AUTOMATION OF TRADING

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

INTERPROGRAM COMMUNICATION USING MESSAGES RELATED TO ORDER CANCELLATION

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

INFORMATION AGGREGATION GAMES

Games related to the aggregation of information are described.

AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND GAMES INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA WHERE ULTIMATE OUTCOME OF THE GAME IS DEPENDENT ON RELATIVE ODDS OF A COMBINATION OF INDICIA AND/OR WHERE CHANCE IS A FACTOR

Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases such as long shot bias and favorite bias. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases relating to the Monty Hall paradox. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may include wagering on hands of cards, e.g., poker wagering games.

Mobile gaming alert

Various embodiments of alerts on mobile devices are described. Other embodiments are described.

TRADING RELATED TO FUND COMPOSITIONS

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described. 1. (canceled)2. A method comprising:controlling, by at least one processor:receiving, via a communication network, from at least one remote device, an indication of a firm order that is executable without additional authorization;querying at least one order management system in the communication network through a socket to determine whether data representing a matching order to the firm order is stored in the at least one order management system;querying the socket to determine if a response is received from the at least one order management system in the communication network;rendering via the communication network, on a display of the at least one remote device, a graphical user interface indicating an indication of a time period;receiving via the communication network from the at least one remote device, an indication of a request to cancel the firm order during the time period;rejecting the request to cancel the firm order, if a response from the at least one order management system in the communication network has not been received via the socket during the time period; andcancelling the firm order, if the response from the at least one order management system in the communication network is received via the socket during the time period.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the graphical user interface includes a counting down clock.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:controlling, by the at least one processor, transmitting to the at least one order management system an indication of whether the time period has passed.5. The method of claim 4 , in which the indication includes at least one of an indication of: a color claim 4 , a tone claim 4 , a remaining time in the time period claim 4 , or an end time in the time period.6. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:controlling, by the at least one processor, ...

Method and system for order management

A method and system for order management that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

SUBSTITUTABILITY OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

Information aggregation games

Games related to the aggregation of information are described. In some embodiments, a method includes determining a set of information about an outcome of an event. Each piece of information may identify a characteristic of the outcome. The method may further include providing a first piece of the information to a first player. The method may further include receiving a wager related to the event from the first player. The method may further include determining if the wager is consistent with the first piece of information. The method may further include requiring a payment for the wager based on the determination of whether the wager is consistent with the first piece of information.

ORDER CANCELLATION

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described. 1. (canceled)2. A distributed network of trading systems comprising: determining one or more order characteristics for given orders to which to apply cancelation prevention;', 'receiving, over a communication network, from a remote computing device an order;', 'in response to receiving the order, determining that the order has the one or more order characteristics;', 'in response to determining that the order has the one or more order characteristics, randomly determining, with a likelihood equal to a pre-established probability, to prevent cancellation of the order for a period of time configured to be sufficient for participants associated with respective participant computing systems to respond over the communication network to queries regarding the order;', 'in response to determining to prevent cancellation of the order, rendering, over the communication network, on a display of the remote computing device, a graphical user interface indicating an indication as a counting down clock indicating count down of the period of time and information identifying that cancelation is prevented during the period of time;', 'in response to receiving the order, securely querying, over the communication network, the participant computing systems of the distributed network of trading systems regarding the order;', 'determining whether an acceptance to enter into a trade fulfilling the order, over the communication network, from at least one of the participant computing systems is received during the period of time; and', 'in response to the period of time ending and determining that the acceptance is not received during the period of time, rendering, over the communication network, on the display of the remote computing device information identifying that cancelation is allowed and an indication that the period of time has ended;, 'a ...

Amusement devices and games including means for processing electronic data

Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases such as long shot bias and favorite bias. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases relating to the Monty Hall paradox. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may include wagering on hands of cards, e.g., poker wagering games.

NON-FIRM ORDERS IN ELECTRONIC MARKETPLACES

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

Amusement Devices And Games Including Means For Processing Electronic Data Where Ultimate Outcome Of The Game Is Dependent On Relative Odds Of A Card Combination And/Or Where Chance Is A Factor: Wagering On Hands Of Cards

Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases such as long shot bias and favorite bias. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases relating to the Monty Hall paradox. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may include wagering on hands of cards, e.g., poker wagering games.

Mobile gaming alert

Various embodiments of alerts on mobile devices are described. Other embodiments are described.

LARGE BLOCK TRADING

Systems and methods for administering trade orders are described. An embodiment comprises receiving, from a first server operated by a first trader, a communication including a first trade order and one or more selection criteria, the first trade order including at least one of a specified instrument, a specified quantity, and a specified price; determining that a database of trade orders does not contain a trade order matching the first trade order; identifying a plurality of traders satisfying the selection criteria; sending, to a plurality of second servers, a query including at least one of the specified instrument, the specified quantity, and the specified price; receiving, from a one of the plurality of second servers operated on behalf of a second trader, a positive response to the query; and facilitating execution of a trade between the first trader and the second trader for the specified instrument at the specified price.

INTERPROGRAM COMMUNICATION USING MESSAGES RELATED TO GROUPS OF ORDERS

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND GAMES INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA WHERE ULTIMATE OUTCOME OF THE GAME IS DEPENDENT ON RELATIVE ODDS OF A CARD COMBINATION AND/OR WHERE CHANCE IS A FACTOR: EXPECTED BIASES

Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases such as long shot bias and favorite bias. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases relating to the Monty Hall paradox. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may include wagering on hands of cards, e.g., poker wagering games.

Amusement devices and games including means for processing electronic data where ultimate outcome of the game is dependent on relative odds of a card combination and/or where chance is a factor

In various methods, systems, and computer-readable media embodiments, first information about possible future outcomes of an event may be provided to at least one user of a gaming device. Wagers may be associated with possible outcomes. A first set of likelihood values corresponding to a set of possible outcomes may be determined using second information based on the wagers. Each of the first set of likelihood values may correspond to a respective possible outcome of the set. A second set of likelihood values may be determined based at least in part on the first set if one or more of its likelihood values are greater than or less than specific values. The second set of likelihood values may be associated with possible outcomes of the set. Third information based on the second set of likelihood values may be provided to at least two of the users.

LARGE BLOCK TRADING

Systems and methods for administering trade orders are described. An embodiment comprises receiving, from a first server operated by a first trader, a communication including a first trade order and one or more selection criteria, the first trade order including at least one of a specified instrument, a specified quantity, and a specified price; determining that a database of trade orders does not contain a trade order matching the first trade order; identifying a plurality of traders satisfying the selection criteria; sending, to a plurality of second servers, a query including at least one of the specified instrument, the specified quantity, and the specified price; receiving, from a one of the plurality of second servers operated on behalf of a second trader, a positive response to the query; and facilitating execution of a trade between the first trader and the second trader for the specified instrument at the specified price.

Interprogram communication using messages related to groups of orders

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

GENERATING RISK POOLS

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

Amusement Devices And Games Including Means For Processing Electronic Data Where Ultimate Outcome Of The Game Is Dependent On Relative Odds Of A Card Combination And/Or Where Chance Is A Factor: Expected Biases Such As Long Shot And Favorite Bias

Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases such as long shot bias and favorite bias. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases relating to the Monty Hall paradox. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may include wagering on hands of cards, e.g., poker wagering games.

TRADING RELATED TO FUND COMPOSITIONS

An electronic marketplace uses a fund composition to guide trading opportunities. Mutual funds typically have a target composition of financial instruments. When prices change for constituents of such a mutual fund, the fund typically needs to rebalance in order to maintain a desired composition. A marketplace that understands the target composition and the movement in prices targets trading opportunities to a fund in a more tailored manner than a traditional marketplace. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by an electronic marketplace, an indication of a composition of an investment fund, in which the composition includes a plurality of financial instruments that the fund targets for ownership and respective percentages of the composition that the fund targets for ownership in each financial instrument;receiving, by the marketplace, an indication of an order, in which the order defines a side of a trade for a financial instrument;determining, by the marketplace, that the financial instrument is part of the composition of the fund based on the received indication of the composition;determining, by the marketplace, a change in price of the financial instrument that includes an increase or decrease in the price of the financial instrument;based on the determination of the change in price of the financial instrument and the determination that the financial instrument is part of the composition of the fund, transmitting, by the marketplace to an electronic device of the fund, a query asking if an offer to enter into a trade that fulfills at least a portion of the order is accepted;determining that the offer to enter into the trade is accepted based on a matching order to the order being in an order management system associated with the fund; andfacilitating an execution of the trade without a negotiation about a price of the trade and a quantity of financial instruments in response to the determination that the offer is accepted.2. The method of claim 1 , in which the ...

Amusement Devices And Games Including Means For Processing Electronic Data Where Ultimate Outcome Of The Game Is Dependent On Relative Odds Of A Card Combination And/Or Where Chance Is A Factor: The Monty Hall Paradox

Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases such as long shot bias and favorite bias. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases relating to the Monty Hall paradox. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may include wagering on hands of cards, e.g., poker wagering games.

LARGE BLOCK TRADING

Systems and methods for administering trade orders are described. An embodiment comprises receiving, from a first server operated by a first trader, a communication including a first trade order and one or more selection criteria, the first trade order including at least one of a specified instrument, a specified quantity, and a specified price; determining that a database of trade orders does not contain a trade order matching the first trade order; identifying a plurality of traders satisfying the selection criteria; sending, to a plurality of second servers, a query including at least one of the specified instrument, the specified quantity, and the specified price; receiving, from a one of the plurality of second servers operated on behalf of a second trader, a positive response to the query; and facilitating execution of a trade between the first trader and the second trader for the specified instrument at the specified price.

AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND GAMES INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA WHERE ULTIMATE OUTCOME OF THE GAME IS DEPENDENT ON ODDS

Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases such as long shot bias and favorite bias. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases relating to the Monty Hall paradox. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may include wagering on hands of cards, e.g., poker wagering games.

Amusement devices and games including means for processing electronic data where ultimate outcome of the game is dependent on relative odds of a card combination and/or where chance is a factor: the monty hall paradox

Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases such as long shot bias and favorite bias. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases relating to the Monty Hall paradox. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may include wagering on hands of cards, e.g., poker wagering games.

Interprogram communication using messages related to groups of orders

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

Mobile gaming alert

Various embodiments of alerts on mobile devices are described. Other embodiments are described.

MOBILE GAMING ALERT

Various embodiments of alerts on mobile devices are described. Other embodiments are described.

Order cancellation

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

Amusement devices and games including means for processing electronic data where ultimate outcome of the game is dependent on relative odds of a card combination and/or where chance is a factor: wagering on hands of cards

Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases such as long shot bias and favorite bias. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases relating to the Monty Hall paradox. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may include wagering on hands of cards, e.g., poker wagering games.

Information aggregation games

Games related to the aggregation of information are described.

ORDER CANCELLATION

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described. 159-. (canceled)60. A method comprising:determining, by a computer system of an electronic marketplace, a number;counting, by the computer system of the electronic marketplace, the number of received first indications, in which each first indications indicates a respective first order, in which each first order defines a respective first trade;after receiving the number of first indications, receiving, by the computer system of the electronic marketplace, a second indication of a second order, in which the second order defines a second trade;constraining, by the computer system of the electronic marketplace in response to having counted the number of first indications before the second indication, a cancellation of the second order for a period of time; andallowing, by the computer system of the electronic marketplace, the cancellation of the second order after the period of time if an acceptance to enter into the second trade is not identified during the period of time.61. The method of claim 60 , comprising:querying, by the computer system of the electronic marketplace, a plurality of participants regarding the first orders; andquerying, by the computer system of the electronic marketplace, the plurality of participants for an acceptance to enter into the second trade; and62. The method of claim 61 , comprising: that no matching order is stored in an order management system associated with any of the plurality of participants, and', 'that none of the plurality of participants accepts an offer to enter into the respective first trade defined by the first order., 'for each of the first orders, determining at least one of63. The method of claim 62 , in which determining at least one of: that no matching order is stored in the order management system associated with any of the plurality of participants claim 62 , and that none ...

Amusement devices and games including means for processing electronic data where ultimate outcome of the game is dependent on odds

Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases such as long shot bias and favorite bias. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases relating to the Monty Hall paradox. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may include wagering on hands of cards, e.g., poker wagering games.

Information Aggregation Games

Games related to the aggregation of information are described. 1. An apparatus comprising:a computing device; anda non-transitory medium having stored thereon a plurality of instructions that when executed cause the apparatus to:determine an outcome for a future game;determine a plurality of pieces of information, in which the outcome is defined by a plurality of aspects, and in which each piece of information of the plurality of pieces of information describes a respective aspect of the plurality of aspects;prior to revealing the outcome, provide a first piece of the plurality of pieces to a first player of the future game, in which the first piece of information identifies a first aspect of the plurality of aspects;receive a first wager in the future game from the first player after the first piece of information was provided to the first player, in which the first wager includes a first amount bet that the outcome is a first particular outcome;prior to revealing the outcome, provide a second piece of the plurality of pieces to a second player of the future game, in which the second piece is different from the first piece, in which the second piece of information identifies a second aspect of the outcome;prior to revealing the outcome, allow the second player to purchase a third piece of plurality of pieces;in response to receiving a purchase of the third piece, provide the second player with the third piece;receive a second wager in the future game from the second player after the second and third piece were provided to the second player, in which the second wager includes a second amount bet that the outcome is a second particular outcome;reveal the outcome to the first player and the second player; anddetermine whether the first wagers is a winning wager based on a comparison between the outcome and the first outcome and whether the second wager is a winning wager based on a comparison between the outcome and the second outcome.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , in ...

Amusement devices and games including means for processing electronic data where ultimate outcome of the game is dependent on relative odds and/or where chance is a factor

Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases such as long shot bias and favorite bias. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases relating to the Monty Hall paradox. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may include wagering on hands of cards, e.g., poker wagering games.

MOBILE GAMING ALERT

Various embodiments of alerts on mobile devices are described. Other embodiments are described. 1. (canceled)2. A device comprising:a network interface;at least one processor of at least one computer in electronic communication with at least one other computer over an electronic communication network; andat least one data storage device storing information regarding a plurality of games, wherein a game includes a wager, an event with a plurality of possible outcomes, and a payout associated with each outcome, and wherein the stored information includes, for each game, a list of mobile devices registered to receive alerts associated with the respective game, the at least one data storage device having instructions stored thereon to, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to:receive, via the network interface, a stream of data associated with sporting events;receive, via the network interface, a request for a specific gaming preference from at least one mobile device;identify matches between the information stored in the at least one data storage device and the specific gaming preference; andfor each match identified of a respective at least one game of the plurality of games, generate at least one alert for the at least one mobile device, wherein the at least one alert includes a respective at least one summary of information regarding the respective at least one game including (1) when a game event of the respective at least one game is scheduled to occur and (2) a listing of potential outcomes for each of the respective at least one game.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the at least one processor is further configured to:transmit the at least one alert to the at least one mobile device upon completion of generating the at least one alert.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein the at least one summary of information regarding the respective at least one game further includes (3) payouts associated with each potential outcome in ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MUSICAL SONIFICATION AND VISUALIZATION OF DATA

The current disclosure is directed to systems and methods for automatically converting multi-dimensional, complex data sets to musical symbols while representing the converted data in an animated graph. The system groups the data into a number of subsets of data according to a set of user-configured rules and maps the grouped data points to musical notes according to configurable mapping parameters. 1. A method for musical sonification and visualization of data , the method comprising:receiving grouping rules;receiving mapping parameters;receiving at least one set of data comprising data rows, each of said data rows comprising a plurality of data entries;grouping the data rows into a plurality of groups according to the grouping rules;mapping the grouped data rows to audible symbols and graphical symbols according to the mapping parameters, such that each group of the plurality of groups has a corresponding one of the audible symbols and a corresponding one of the graphical symbols;rendering the audible symbols to an audio output; andrendering the graphical symbols to a visual output.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the audible symbols comprise sound of a recorded or simulated instrument.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the audible symbols comprise synthesized tones.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mapping further comprises determining coordinates of the graphical symbols and the rendering further comprises rendering the coordinates to the visual output.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising filtering the audible symbols such that there is at least one rendered graphical symbol that does not have a corresponding rendered audible symbol.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the rendering occurs as the at least one data set is being received.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mapping of the audible symbols is linear.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mapping of the audible symbols is non-linear.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the mapping of ...

Information aggregation games

Games related to the aggregation of information are described.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ORDER MANAGEMENT

A method and system for order management that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described. 1. (canceled)2. A method comprising;controlling, by at least one processor:receiving, via a communication network, from at least one remote device of a first market participant, an indication of a first order, in which the first order is for execution of a trade at a price determined by at least one of a first midpoint pricing model or a first volume weighted average pricing model;querying at least one order management system in the communication network through a socket to determine whether data representing a second order of a second market participant matching the first order is stored in the at least one order management system;querying the socket to determine whether a response indicating the second order is received from the at least one order management system in the communication network;determining whether the first order matches the second order, in which the second order is for execution of a trade at a price determined by at least one of a second midpoint pricing model or a second volume weighted average pricing model;when the first order is determined to match the second order, displaying, via the communication network, on a display of the at least one remote device, an indication of a time period being counted down by the at least one processor;receiving, via the communication network, from the at least one remote device, an indication of a request to cancel the first order; determining whether the indication of the request to cancel is received during the time period,', 'when the indication of the request to cancel is determined to be received during the time period, constraining cancelation of the first order during the time period and queuing the request to cancel until the time period expires, and', 'when the indication of the request to cancel is determined to be received after the time period, and a ...

INTERPROGRAM COMMUNICATION USING MESSAGES RELATED TO GROUPS OF ORDERS

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described. 125-. (canceled)26. A system comprising: receive a first message indicating a first order, in which the first order defines a first side of a first trade for a first financial instrument,', 'receive a second message indicating a second order, in which the second order defines a second side of a second trade for a second financial instrument,', 'determine that an order management system of a participant includes a third order that defines an opposite side to the second side of the second trade for the second financial instrument,', 'transmit a first message to a second program requesting an acceptance to enter into the first trade and the second trade,', 'receive a second message indicating the acceptance, and', 'in response to receiving the second message, facilitate execution of the first trade and the second trade; and, 'a first processor configured to execute a first program, the first program configured to receive the first message from the first program,', 'in response to receiving the first message, provide a request for the acceptance to an operator of a computer,', 'receive an indication of a positive response from the operator, and', 'in response to receiving the positive response, transmit the second message to the first program., 'a second processor configured to execute the second program, the second program configured to27. The system of claim 26 , in which the second order is part of a plurality of possible second orders that are received by the first processor claim 26 , in which each of the plurality of second orders defines a respective second side of a respective second trade for a respective second financial instrument claim 26 , and in which a determination is made regarding whether the order management system includes matching orders for each of the plurality of second orders.28. The system of claim 26 , ...

Multicomputer distributed processing of data regarding trading opportunities

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

Systems and methods for musical sonification and visualization of data

The current disclosure is directed to systems and methods for automatically converting multi-dimensional, complex data sets to musical symbols while representing the converted data in an animated graph. The system groups the data into a number of subsets of data according to a set of user-configured rules and maps the grouped data points to musical notes according to configurable mapping parameters.

Method and apparatus for covering cylindrical articles

Electronic trading systems and methods

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

Electronic trading systems and methods

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

Mobile gaming alert

Various embodiments of alerts on mobile devices are described. In one embodiment, a method comprising: receiving a datastream describing news; extracting one or more descriptions of current events from the datastream; identifying event matches based on the one or more descriptions of current events and event descriptions associated with games; and transmitting data describing event matches to a remote device is disclosed. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Method and system for order management

A method and system for order management that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

Mobile gaming alert

An electronic device for mobile alerts is disclosed, along with a method for the same. The electronic device includes a network interface, a processor, and a data storage device. The processor implements the method, including receiving a stream of data for sporting events, receiving a gaming preference from a device, identifying matches with the gaming preference, and for each identified match, generating an alert for the mobile device including some summarization of information on the corresponding game.

Mobile gaming alert

An electronic device for mobile alerts is disclosed, along with a method for the same. The electronic device includes a network interface, a processor, and a data storage device. The processor implements the method, including receiving a stream of data for sporting events, receiving a gaming preference from a device, identifying matches with the gaming preference, and for each identified match, generating an alert for the mobile device including some summarization of information on the corresponding game.

大きいブロック取引

【課題】取引注文を管理するシステムと方法について説明する。【解決手段】一実施例は、第１トレーダーが動作させる第１サーバーから、特定証券、特定数量および特定価格の内の少なくとも１つを含む第１取引注文と１つ以上の選択基準を含む情報を受信するステップと、取引注文のデータベースが前記第１取引注文にマッチングする取引注文を含まないことを決定するステップと、前記選択基準を満たす複数のトレーダーを識別するステップと、複数の第２サーバーへ、前記特定証券、前記特定数量および前記特定価格の内の少なくとも１つを含むクエリーを送信するステップと、第２トレーダーに代わって動作する前記複数の第２サーバーの内の１つから、前記クエリーに対する肯定的な応答を受信するステップと、前記特定価格で、前記特定証券に関して、前記第１トレーダーと前記第２トレーダーとの間での取引の実行を促進するステップとを含む。【選択図】図２

Large block trading

Systems and methods for administering trade orders are described. An embodiment comprises receiving, from a first server operated by a first trader, a communication including a first trade order and one or more selection criteria, the first trade order including at least one of a specified instrument, a specified quantity, and a specified price; determining that a database of trade orders does not contain a trade order matching the first trade order; identifying a plurality of traders satisfying the selection criteria; sending, to a plurality of second servers, a query including at least one of the specified instrument, the specified quantity, and the specified price; receiving, from a one of the plurality of second servers operated on behalf of a second trader, a positive response to the query; and facilitating execution of a trade between the first trader and the second trader for the specified instrument at the specified price.

大きいブロック取引

【課題】取引注文を管理するシステムと方法について説明する。【解決手段】一実施例は、第１トレーダーが動作させる第１サーバーから、特定証券、特定数量および特定価格の内の少なくとも１つを含む第１取引注文と１つ以上の選択基準を含む情報を受信するステップと、取引注文のデータベースが前記第１取引注文にマッチングする取引注文を含まないことを決定するステップと、前記選択基準を満たす複数のトレーダーを識別するステップと、複数の第２サーバーへ、前記特定証券、前記特定数量および前記特定価格の内の少なくとも１つを含むクエリーを送信するステップと、第２トレーダーに代わって動作する前記複数の第２サーバーの内の１つから、前記クエリーに対する肯定的な応答を受信するステップと、前記特定価格で、前記特定証券に関して、前記第１トレーダーと前記第２トレーダーとの間での取引の実行を促進するステップとを含む。【選択図】図２

Large block trading

Systems and methods for administering trade orders are described. An embodiment comprises receiving, from a first server operated by a first trader, a communication including a first trade order and one or more selection criteria, the first trade order including at least one of a specified instrument, a specified quantity, and a specified price; determining that a database of trade orders does not contain a trade order matching the first trade order; identifying a plurality of traders satisfying the selection criteria; sending, to a plurality of second servers, a query including at least one of the specified instrument, the specified quantity, and the specified price; receiving, from a one of the plurality of second servers operated on behalf of a second trader, a positive response to the query; and facilitating execution of a trade between the first trader and the second trader for the specified instrument at the specified price.

Large block trading

Systems and methods for administering trade orders are described. An embodiment comprises receiving, from a first server operated by a first trader, a communication including a first trade order and one or more selection criteria, the first trade order including at least one of a specified instrument, a specified quantity, and a specified price; determining that a database of trade orders does not contain a trade order matching the first trade order; identifying a plurality of traders satisfying the selection criteria; sending, to a plurality of second servers, a query including at least one of the specified instrument, the specified quantity, and the specified price; receiving, from a one of the plurality of second servers operated on behalf of a second trader, a positive response to the query; and facilitating execution of a trade between the first trader and the second trader for the specified instrument at the specified price.

Large block trading

Systems and methods for administering trade orders are described. An embodiment comprises receiving, from a first server operated by a first trader, a communication including a first trade order and one or more selection criteria, the first trade order including at least one of a specified instrument, a specified quantity, and a specified price; determining that a database of trade orders does not contain a trade order matching the first trade order; identifying a plurality of traders satisfying the selection criteria; sending, to a plurality of second servers, a query including at least one of the specified instrument, the specified quantity, and the specified price; receiving, from a one of the plurality of second servers operated on behalf of a second trader, a positive response to the query; and facilitating execution of a trade between the first trader and the second trader for the specified instrument at the specified price.

Information aggregation games

Games related to the aggregation of information are described.

Method and system for order management

A method and system for order management that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

Information aggregation games

Games related to the aggregation of information are described.