Reader for an optically readable ballot

Details Reader for an optically readable ballot Reader for an optically readable ballot

2006-05-12

2010-11-09

Trail, Allyson N (Department: 2876)

Registers

Coded record sensors

Particular sensor structure

C235S386000, C705S012000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07828215

ABSTRACT:
A ballot reader images a ballot, checks the ballot, and displays the ballot image for voter review. The voter may cast the ballot causing it to be collected and the vote thereon recorded, or may have the ballot returned. Checking may include, e.g., checking for a complete ballot, undervotes and/or overvotes.

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