Computerized Raffle System With Live Drawings And Facial Recognition

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing computerized raffle systems fail to provide the thrill of live in-person raffles and lack effective identity verification, leading to diminished participant engagement and security risks.

Innovation Solution

A computerized raffle system with a central server, participant devices, and host computer, enabling virtual raffle ticket purchasing, live streaming of drawings, and photograph-based identity verification through facial recognition, ensuring secure storage and verification of winners.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a computerized raffle system is implemented, then accessibility and convenience are improved, but participant engagement and excitement deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveaccessibilityVSAvoidparticipant engagement
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical aspect of physical ticket distribution and manual drawing with automated computerized systems. The random number generator algorithm substitutes for physical ticket mixing, while video streaming replaces in-person attendance requirements, maintaining engagement through visual transparency without requiring physical presence.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a video streaming intermediary that broadcasts the automated drawing process in real-time. This intermediary maintains participant engagement by providing visual verification of the random selection process, acting as a mediator between the automated system and participants to preserve trust and excitement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Device complexity

If traditional raffle methods are used, then simplicity is maintained, but security and identity verification worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem simplicityVSAvoididentity verification
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs identity verification in advance before allowing ticket purchases. Participants must submit identification documents and undergo verification through the centralized server prior to participating in the raffle, ensuring security measures are established before the main event occurs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The centralized server performs multiple functions including identity verification, ticket management, random number generation, and result announcement. This multi-functional approach consolidates security and operational tasks into a single system, maintaining simplicity while enhancing verification capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Productivity

If automated random selection is implemented, then efficiency is improved, but trust and verification deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedrawing efficiencyVSAvoidtrust in process
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements real-time video feedback that broadcasts the automated drawing process to all participants. The video stream provides continuous visual confirmation that the random selection is occurring as expected, allowing participants to verify the process independently while maintaining high efficiency through automation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces physical ticket drawing with an automated random number generation system that is visually transparent through video streaming. This substitution maintains the efficiency of automated selection while building trust through observable digital processes rather than opaque mechanical methods.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS12447395B2High-end raffle system
Publication Date: 2025.10.21 ALTEON RENANDE
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AI summary

A computerized raffle system is disclosed herein. The computerized raffle system is referred to as a high-end system because of its utilization of various unique methods and features to improve or maintain end-user engagement. These features include, but are not limited to, the utilization of live streamed raffle drawings, raffle scratch tickets, and celebrity meet-and-greets as one potential prize.