Computer implemented system and method of conducting a contest

Abstract

A computer implemented method of conducting a contest wherein the contest is conducted between a plurality of contestants, the contest including rounds of sub-contests and where the sub-contest for any particular round is selected by a random outcome event, the contestants performing the sub-contest in accordance with the rules of the sub-contest, each contestant having a unique identifier that is saved in the computer memory along with parameters that define the relative performance ability of the contestant, the method including the steps of a plurality of judges scoring the plurality of contestants in performing each sub-contest, the judges entering scores into a computer implemented scoring device connected by a data communications network, and transferring the scores to a central computer and displaying the scores substantially simultaneously on a display.

1 . A computer implemented method of conducting a contest wherein the contest is conducted between a plurality of contestants, the contest including rounds of sub-contests and where the sub-contest for any particular round is selected by a random outcome event, the contestants performing the sub-contest in accordance with the rules of the sub-contest, each contestant having a unique identifier that is saved in the computer memory along with parameters that define the relative performance ability of the contestant, the method including the steps of:
 a plurality of judges scoring the plurality of contestants in performing each sub-contest;   the judges entering scores into a computer implemented scoring device connected by a data communications network; and   transferring the scores to a central computer and displaying the scores substantially simultaneously on a display.   
     
     
         2 . A computer implemented method according to  claim 1 , wherein the contest includes any one or more of the following sub-contests:
 boxing;   kick-boxing; and/or   mixed martial arts.   
     
     
         3 . A computer implemented method according to  claim 1 , wherein the random outcome event is generated by the toss of a two-sided coin. 
     
     
         4 . A computer implemented method according to  claim 1 , wherein the contestants are matched according to an analysis of the relative performance ability of each contestant. 
     
     
         5 . A computer implemented method according to  claim 1 , wherein the computer analysis leading to a rating for each contestant and the matching of contestants generates a statistical estimate of the likelihood of one contestant succeeding against the other contestants. 
     
     
         6 . A computer implemented method according to  claim 1 , wherein the judges enter scores into a computer implemented scoring device in real-time during each round. 
     
     
         7 . A computer implemented method according to  claim 1 , wherein the data communications network transfers scores from the plurality of scoring devices operated by the plurality of judges dynamically to the central computer. 
     
     
         8 . A computer implemented method according to  claim 1 , wherein the analysis of relative performance ability of one contestants against another contestant includes one or more of the following parameters:
 experience;   weight;   height;   previous combat record; and/or   location of previous contests.   
     
     
         9 . A computer implemented method according to  claim 1 , wherein the statistical likelihood of one contestant succeeding with respect to another contestant is updated in real-time in accordance with scores entered by the plurality of judges into their respective computer implemented scoring device. 
     
     
         10 . A computer implemented method according to  claim 9 , wherein the statistical likelihood of one contestant succeeding with respect to another contestant is displayed in real-time on a display. 
     
     
         11 . A computer implemented system of conducting a contest between a plurality of contestants wherein the contestants compete in a series of rounds of sub-contests and the sub-contests are selected by a random outcome event, the system including:
 a computer memory storage device including uniquely identified contestants and storing corresponding data regarding the relative performance ability of each contestant;   a plurality of computer implemented scoring devices operated by a plurality of judges respectively;   a data communications network connecting the scoring devices to a central computer;   the scoring devices operable to receive scores entered by the judges and transferring the scores via the data communications network to the central computer; and   a computer operated display connected to the central computer and operable to display scores entered by the plurality of judges and transferred by the data communications network to the central computer.   
     
     
         12 . A computer implemented system according to  claim 11 , wherein the contest includes any one or more of the sub-contests:
 boxing;   kick-boxing; and/or   mixed martial arts.   
     
     
         13 . A computer implemented system according to  claim 11 , wherein the random outcome event is generated by a computer implemented random generator with the result displayed on a computer screen in the form of a toss of a two-sided coin. 
     
     
         14 . A computer implemented system according to  claim 11 , wherein a contestant matching module analyses the relative performance ability of each contestant. 
     
     
         15 . A computer implemented system according to  claim 11 , wherein a contestant analysis module generates a rating for each contestant and wherein the contestants are matched according to a statistical estimate of the likelihood of one contestant succeeding against the other contestants. 
     
     
         16 . A computer implemented system according to  claim 11 , wherein the computer implemented scoring devices receive scores entered by judges in real-time during each round and the data communications network transfers scores from the computer implemented scoring devices dynamically to the central computer. 
     
     
         17 . A computer implemented system according to  claim 11 , wherein the contestant analysis module analysis the relative performance ability of a contestant as compared with other contestants on the basis of any one or more of the following parameters:
 experience;   weight;   height;   previous combat record; and/or   location of previous contests.   
     
     
         18 . A computer implemented system according to  claim 11 , wherein the statistical likelihood of one contestant succeeding with respect to another contestant is updated in real-time in accordance with scores entered by the plurality of judges into their respective computer implemented scoring devices. 
     
     
         19 . A computer implemented system according to  claim 11 , wherein the statistical likelihood of one contestant succeeding with respect to another contestant is displayed in real-time on a display. 
     
     
         20 . Computer instruction code which when implemented on a computer, causes the computer to implement the method defined in  claim 1 .