Short definition
A voting system allows conference participants to cast votes in real time using a handheld device. TED stands for "Tele Electronic Display" and is the classic term for this technology.
Detailed explanation
The principle is simple: each participant receives a keypad device and uses it to answer prepared questions. The results are collected instantly, processed, and displayed as a graphic on the screen.
What sounds like a playful feature carries significant weight in the B2B sector. Annual general meetings, shareholder meetings, and professional congresses use voting systems for official resolutions – here, legally sound documentation of the voting process is essential.
Modern systems run either on dedicated hardware keypads or app-based solutions on smartphones. Hardware is more reliable and doesn't depend on Wi-Fi, while apps offer more flexibility. For professional events with binding votes, the hardware variant is almost always recommended.
Relevance in this subject area
The voting system's results are output directly through the presentation system and require clean integration into the event's overall AV signal.
Practical example
At an annual general meeting with 400 shareholders, the TED system records every vote on each agenda item. Results appear in real time on the hall screen and are logged automatically.
Related terms
Voting device, TED voting system, Voting, Delegate system, Conference system