Multi-Stage Contest System with Progressive Entry Elimination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing contest systems lack a structured multiple-stage mechanism that allows for dynamic elimination of contest entries and creates opportunities for market exchange and public engagement.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for a multiple-stage contest where contest entries are progressively eliminated based on determinations made at each stage, allowing for market transactions and public participation in the selection process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single-stage lottery system is used, then the contest structure is simple and easy to operate, but the contest lacks dynamic elimination mechanisms and market exchange opportunities
Solution Approach 1:
The contest is divided into multiple stages (e.g., preliminary stage, intermediate stage, final stage) where entries are progressively eliminated. Each stage has its own determination process and eligibility criteria, allowing the system to be both flexible and manageable despite the increased complexity of multi-stage operations.
2Productivity
If all contest entries remain eligible throughout, then the contest process is simple, but market interest and public engagement are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The contest implements periodic elimination at defined stages rather than continuous elimination. Entries are eliminated at specific intervals (e.g., after preliminary determinations, after intermediate determinations) which creates periodic excitement and maintains public engagement while avoiding overly complex continuous monitoring mechanisms.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple stages with progressive elimination are implemented, then market interest and public participation are enhanced, but the contest system becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
Eligibility criteria and determination rules for each stage are established in advance before the contest begins. This preliminary structuring allows the complex multi-stage elimination process to run smoothly during execution, reducing the operational burden during the actual contest while maintaining high adaptability and engagement.
Data Source
AI summary
Contest entries eligible to win a multiple-stage contest are sold to contestants, each contest entry being defined at least by a set of one or more distinct identifiers. At each stage in the multiple-stage contest, one or more determinations regarding the distinct identifiers are made, which determinations cause a portion of the contest entries remaining eligible at that stage to become ineligible to win the contest. A market may be provided for contest entries remaining eligible after at least one of the stages. At least one winning contest entry is determined from one or more contest entries remaining eligible after the multiple stages of the contest. A competition may be held among contestants holding eligible contest entries to determine one or more winners. An award for each winning contest entry may be determined based on the revenues received from selling the plurality of contest entries.