Electronic voting system

Details Electronic voting system Electronic voting system

2007-10-19

2011-11-22

Lee, Michael G (Department: 2876)

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C235S386000, C705S012000, C713S173000

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08061589

ABSTRACT:
A method is described that involves creating a private key and a public key cryptographic key pair, generating a unique and random identifier for a voter's vote and accepting an election vote from said voter. The vote and identifier are electronically signed with the private key to create a digital signature. The vote and identifier are provided in a human readable format to the voter.

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