Short definition
A TED voting system enables electronic votes and surveys where participants vote at the push of a button and results are tallied instantly.
Detailed explanation
"TED" stands for tele-dialogue and refers to electronic voting. Participants vote via buttons at their microphone station or via separate handheld devices; the central unit counts votes in real time and displays the result instantly. Options include yes/no/abstain, multiple choice, elections, or opinion polls – anonymous or personalized depending on the system.
The big advantage is speed and traceability: instead of lengthy counting, the result is available within seconds and can be documented. Combined with language selection at the same microphone station, an integrated system emerges that unites requests to speak, language reception, and voting. Modern variants also allow voting via smartphone apps, supporting hybrid formats.
Relevance in this subject area
At annual general meetings, membership assemblies, and party conferences, electronic voting is standard. It integrates seamlessly with meeting and interpreting technology into a complete system.
Practical example
At an annual general meeting, 300 shareholders vote on twelve agenda items. After each vote, the result appears instantly on the screen – logged in an audit-proof way by the TED system.
Related terms
Microphone station, Microphone system, Meeting technology, Assembly Venue Ordinance, Event technology