Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display peripheral interface input device – Touch panel
Reexamination Certificate
2003-06-04
2011-11-22
Kumar, Srilakshmi K (Department: 2629)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display peripheral interface input device
Touch panel
C235S386000, C705S012000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08063885
ABSTRACT:
A ballot marking system and apparatus for marking a paper ballot listing a plurality of candidates which includes a marking space for each candidate which can be either hand-marked by a voter, or machine-marked by the marking apparatus. The marking apparatus includes a touchscreen device on which the voter can enter his selections. The touchscreen is pivotally mounted atop the ballot marking apparatus such that it fits within a recess in the apparatus housing when in its closed position, and is ergonomically presented to the voter when in its open position.
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