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Systems and methods for capturing event feedback
AssigneeVotini, LLC
InventorsRobert Pantaliano, James Dockter
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Methods, systems and computer readable media are described herein for capturing event feedback and providing a representation of feedback results generated using the feedback indicia. The representation of feedback results involves configuring a transmission module of the computing device to synchronize to an event record representing an event; receiving feedback indicia associated with an event at the computing device; operating a data processor of the computing device to assemble a feedback indicia array using the feedback indicia; and providing the event feedback to a remote data processing module. The capturing of event feedback involves storing a plurality of different event records for a plurality of different events; for each event record, receiving a plurality of feedback indicia arrays; and for each event record determining an aggregate feedback result array from the plurality of feedback indicia arrays.
A method for capturing event feedback, the method comprising:
A method for capturing and communicating event feedback using a computing device, the method comprising:
A system for capturing event feedback, the system comprising:
A computing device for capturing and communicating event feedback, the computing device comprising:
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The described embodiments relate to systems and methods for capturing event feedback and, in particular, to systems and methods for capturing event feedback from event observers using devices.
Events, such as for example artistic performances, political debates, competitions, and movies, may attract an audience of event observers. Event performers may have an active role in the event and event observers may have a passive role in the event. Event observers may want to provide their opinion of the event in the form of feedback. Feedback, in the form of applause or jeers, may only be received during live events and may be disruptive and sometimes unwelcome. When event feedback is received from event performers, event organizers, and event observers it may be difficult to accurately associate received feedback to specific portions of the event that the feedback pertains to.
Neilson ratings assess whether a television show was watched or not, but may not discern between high points and low points in a television show. Some polling methods require observers to be located at one location, such as for example a studio environment, to score an event. Often in such cases, the number of observers will be limited. Some polling methods require observers to wait until the end of the event to understand how other observers liked or disliked the entire event. A numerical scale may be used to rate an event but such numerical feedback is typically received at the end of the event and a scalar number representing the average value is recorded for the event as a whole. Some event observers may have biases that make it difficult to get an accurate assessment of an event based on isolated or anecdotal observations. Polling methods may not determine the interstitial reactions during an event.
For a better understanding of embodiments of the systems and methods described herein, and to show more clearly how they may be carried into effect, reference will be made, by way of example, to the accompanying drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a system for capturing event feedback in accordance with at least one embodiment;
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a device for capturing event feedback in accordance with at least one embodiment;
The drawings, described below, are provided for purposes of illustration, and not of limitation, of the aspects and features of various examples of embodiments of described herein. The drawings are not intended to limit the scope of the applicants' teachings in any way. For simplicity and clarity of illustration, elements shown in the figures have not necessarily been drawn to scale. The dimensions of some of the elements may be exaggerated relative to other elements for clarity. Further, where considered appropriate, reference numerals may be repeated among the figures to indicate corresponding or analogous elements.
It will be appreciated that numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the exemplary embodiments described herein. However, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments described herein may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures and components have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the embodiments described herein. Furthermore, this description is not to be considered as limiting the scope of the embodiments described herein in any way, but rather as merely describing implementation of the various embodiments described herein.
The embodiments of the systems and methods described herein may be implemented in hardware or software, or a combination of both. However, these embodiments may be implemented in computer programs executing on programmable computers, each computer including at least one processor, a data storage system (including volatile and non-volatile memory and/or storage elements), and at least one communication interface. For example, the programmable computers may be a server, network appliance, set-top box, embedded device, computer expansion module, personal computer, laptop, personal data assistant, or mobile device. Program code is applied to input data to perform the functions described herein and to generate output information. The output information is applied to one or more output devices, in known fashion. In some embodiments, the communication interface may be a network communication interface. In embodiments in which elements of the invention are combined, the communication interface may be a software communication interface, such as those for inter-process communication. In still other embodiments, there may be a combination of communication interfaces.