Abstract: A participant response system comprises a plurality of handsets for allowing a participant of an event to input a response. Each handset comprises a wireless handset having a keyboard for allowing a user to input a response. The handsets are configurable either as a participant response handset to allow a participant to enter a response, or as a base station. The handset also includes audio capability to allow participants to receive and input audio.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for conducting a ballot in which at least one vote is cast by a voting input device (8), the apparatus comprising means (2) for receiving voting preference data for the or each vote; wireless communication means (22) for receiving a voting input from the voting input device, the voting input confirming that the voting preference data is to be used; and means (4) for recording votes in the ballot, adapted to record the or each vote in accordance with the voting preference data in response to receiving the voting input. A voting input device, voting system, voting receipt, and associated methods are also disclosed. The invention finds particular application in the field of large scale ballots, such as votes conducted at Annual General Meetings (AGMs).

Abstract: A wireless voting method is disclosed. The method comprises generating an optical voting indication (140), and controlling a plurality of handsets (112), capable of electromagnetically transmitting a vote input (150) by a user, and a vote registering arrangement (130), capable of receiving and registering transmitted votes, to register votes for handsets responding to the optical indication (140) in a predetermined manner.