Computer network based conditional voting system

Details Computer network based conditional voting system Computer network based conditional voting system

1993-09-15

1995-03-21

Envall, Jr., Roy N.

Boots, shoes, and leggings

235386, G06F 1520, G06F 1530

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054002486

ABSTRACT:
A voting system allows voters to express and cast votes that are conditional on the votes of others of a voting group. Votes may be conditional on the votes of specific individuals, on the number or percent of the overall group who vote a certain way, external events or on any combination thereof. The system solves the "common goods, free rider" dilemma in which voters oppose proposals they recognize as worthwhile out of fear that a few supporters will be burdened with all of the costs. The system specifies and enforces terms under which conditional voting will take place, and may manage the voting process across a network. The system recognizes when either multiple solutions or no solutions to a set of votes exist. The system can determine which voters are responsible for these cases, and can invite them to change their votes, if they wish. The system can also determine the largest subset or subsets of a group of conditional votes that has no solution, for which there is a unique solution or multiple solutions. Overall, the system leads to better and faster group decisions that are based on more complete voter knowledge than simply yes, no or abstain.

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