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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 25, 2006
Filed:
Jan. 03, 2001
Neil L. Mcclure, Louisville, CO (US);
Ralph David Wieland, Broomfield, CO (US);
Victor L. Babbitt, Berthoud, CO (US);
Robert A. Nichols, Thornton, CO (US);
Neil L. McClure, Louisville, CO (US);
Ralph David Wieland, Broomfield, CO (US);
Victor L. Babbitt, Berthoud, CO (US);
Robert A. Nichols, Thornton, CO (US);
Hart InterCivic, Inc., Austin, TX (US);
Abstract
An electronic voting system includes a controller and one or more voting stations. The voting stations each have a liquid crystal display that is electronically configurable to present voters with ballot information. A mobile ballot box includes memory storage that is used to transport electronic ballot data to and from an election headquarters. The visual display on the LCD at the casting of each ballot is checked against electronic records of votes, as they are stored. The electronic ballot information includes a plurality of ballot styles that the controller selectively provides to the voting stations depending upon voter authorization corresponding to a particular style. The voting stations may be retrofitted with access units that facilitate voting by disabled or physically challenged persons. A complete audit trail is maintained of all operator interaction with the controller.