摘要 |
<p>An Internet or phone polling system provides audiences of competitive events the opportunity to interact with these events by determining which contestants may compete (210) and the activities the contestants will perform (220). The audience may then judge the performance of each contestant by rating performances (230). The audience members compete against one another by predicting the overall top rated contestants. The audience members compete against one another while controlling and determining the outcome of the competitive event they are viewing. The system provides viewers as well as the contestants a chance to win awards, cash and prizes as a result of their participation.</p> |