Class 235/54F - Voting machines, electric

Subclass of Class 235 - Registers
No. of patents: 37
Last issue date: 04/22/2008

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Number	Title	Issue Date
7362851	Location ID service for telephone calls A system for providing location ID services for telephone calls transfers location data describing the location of the calling device to the called device. Rather than or in addition to providing the name and telephone number as is done through the conventional call...	04/22/2008
7337964	Method and apparatus for ink-based electronic voting The present invention is an ink-based electronic voting apparatus that generates a paper ballot for every voter. The voter marks a ballot with a probe as he/she would with a conventional ink-based system. In one embodiment, the paper ballot is situated underneath th...	03/04/2008
7278572	System for electronically voting, counting, and examining ballots There is provided an electronic voting and counting system including an electoral register check system, an electronic voting system, an electronic counting system, and an electronic examination system. The electronic voting system operated by interworking with a vo...	10/09/2007
7152792	Voting apparatus and method using personal computers The disclosure is for an apparatus and method for voting that are based on personal computers. All data and software, including the operating system, voting software, and original ballot information are on a single portable data storage medium, such as a diskette. D...	12/26/2006
7152156	Secure internet voting system with bootable disk An Internet voting system is provided with security against malicious software by using a bootable CD ROM to boot voter client machines for use in elections. ...	12/19/2006
7134597	System for handicapped access to voting ballots A voting system that allows voters who may be blind or otherwise disabled to use election ballots without needing to see the ballot. The present invention provides a balloting system which presents and holds an election ballot while allowing a voter to cast and insp...	11/14/2006
7134606	Identifier for use with digital paper An identification system includes several sheets formed of digital paper each having a unique identifier on a writing surface thereof. Each digital paper may have a form printed on the writing surface. Data representing the form and the location thereof relative to ...	11/14/2006
7077313	Electronic voting method for optically scanned ballot A method for reading ballots comprises reading/imaging each ballot transported on a transport path including reading/imaging orientation indicia and a jurisdiction identifier thereof and voting selections marked thereon; determining from the orientation indicia the ...	07/18/2006
7054829	Method and system for validating votes A method and system for validating the creation and submission of absentee ballots is provided. An authentication/validation mark is generated and printed on an absentee ballot and/or the envelope that contains the absentee ballot. The authentication/validation mark...	05/30/2006
7032821	Precinct voting system 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 ...	04/25/2006
7007842	Method and apparatus for ink-based electronic voting The present invention is an ink-based electronic voting apparatus that generates a paper ballot for every voter. The voter marks a ballot with a probe as he/she would with a conventional ink-based system. In one embodiment, the paper ballot is situated underneath th...	03/07/2006
6971574	Method of accurately verifying election results without the need for a recount Hash numbers are assigned to each individual ballot choice made by a particular voter and a hash total, establishing the voter's set of ballot choices, is recorded and a printed receipt is issued to the voter, bearing the voter's identification number, to assure him...	12/06/2005
6968999	Computer enhanced voting system including verifiable, custom printed ballots imprinted to the specifications of each voter An apparatus and method for creating and recording both an electronic and printed ballot for each voter during voting. The system can employ a variety of vote selection techniques which can lead to the generation of an electronic tally of the vote in addition to the...	11/29/2005
6964372	Conference-table-based wired information system A table-based wired information system includes a table having a plurality of actual positions designed to receive people and a monitor positioned so as to be observed by people at any of the plurality of actual positions. A flat ribbon cable with a plurality of ele...	11/15/2005
6951303	Combination electronic and paper ballot voting system A Combination Electronic and Paper Ballot Voting System with electronic vote capture capability for automatically recording, tallying, and storing votes. Election headquarters computer software (50) combines voter data from precinct computers (71) and ...	10/04/2005
6942142	Voting ballot, voting machine, and associated methods A voting ballot is provided that comprises a number of selection areas positioned thereon. The voting ballot also includes a ballot specification embodied in a two dimensional bar code and a number of coordinates included in the ballot specification. Each of the coo...	09/13/2005
6892935	Method for accurate and secure voting A method for secure, electronic, distributed voting using existing automated teller machines (ATMs), comprising issuing each voter an access card that can be read by an ATM and a personal identification number (PIN). This card may be a standard bank credit or debit ...	05/17/2005
5821508	Audio ballot system An electronic voting system is disclosed that provides voters who may be blind, illiterate, or conversant in a foreign language, with a means to enter selection information without having to rely on visually perceptible information. In accordance with exe...	10/13/1998
5444437	Signaling device An apparatus for generating a signal for indicating consent between two parties, comprises a generally box-like housing having a cavity, an indicator light on an exterior portion of the housing, a source of electrical power including a battery in the hous...	08/22/1995
5218528	Automated voting system An automated voting system that integrates the stages of registering and certifying voters and collecting their votes. A computer-based voter registration station accesses a database to verify that the voter is eligible to vote. Vote entry stations provid...	06/08/1993
4774665	Electronic computerized vote-counting apparatus An apparatus for enables electronic computerized counting of votes cast by voters in an election. The apparatus is adapted to enable electronic computerized recording, counting, and storing of votes cast by voters on ballot cards at precinct polling place...	09/27/1988
4641241	Memory cartridge for electronic voting system A memory cartridge for use in connection with an electronic voting system features read only memories which carry signals from a computer at an election headquarters to a programmable voting machine prior to an election, and bring the results of the elect...	02/03/1987
4641240	Electronic voting machine and system An electronic voting system in which a programmable electronic voting machine is personalized by the addition of a ballot sheet and a memory cartridge containing signals output by a computer device operated by election officials in preparing for an electi...	02/03/1987
4345315	Customer satisfaction terminal An electronic terminal for electronically collecting opinion data from customers of a service organization as to the satisfaction with the services rendered. The electronic terminal has a keyboard that displays the inquiries with multiple choice responses...	08/17/1982
4236066	Voting machine Voting machine or system for both punching holes in a ballot and at the same time accumulating the votes. The ballots are fed into the machine, locked in place, and then tests are made to determine if the ballot is valid. If the ballot is valid, voting is...	11/25/1980
4227643	Electronic voting machine An electronic memory stores votes cast for candidates by means of voting switches which are actuated by the voter. Shields mounted on hinges can be positioned over the switches. The shields have cut-out portions thereon which expose the switches. The vote...	10/14/1980
4178501	Electronic voting machine An electronic memory stores votes cast for candidates by means of voting switches which are actuated by the voter. Shields mounted on hinges can be positioned over the switches. The shields have cut-out portions thereon which expose the switches. The vote...	12/11/1979
4142095	Voting system An electronic voting system in which votes are manually entered by a voter on a voting board by means of sliding indicators. The board is then momentarily placed in a separate and discrete vote processor which optically reads instances when an indicator h...	02/27/1979
4066871	Voting system An electronic voting system in which votes are manually entered by a voter on a voting board by means of sliding indicators. The board is then momentarily placed in a separate and discrete vote processor which optically reads instances when an indicator h...	01/03/1978
4046992	Compact electronic voting A portable electronic voting machine suitable for use in simple elections includes a number of spring-loaded switches normally centered and movable upward to a vote position to select a candidate and downward to an erase position to erase a previous selec...	09/06/1977
4025757	Voting system A voting system includes a vote head with a plurality of selector switches for actuation by a voter to indicate choices of candidates, bond issues, referenda and other questions. Switches on the vote head control the drive of a film projector for displayi...	05/24/1977
4021780	Ballot tallying system including a digital programmable read only control memory, a digital ballot image memory and a digital totals memory Ballot receiving, storing, and tallying system, capable of reading individual ballots and of delivering a printed record showing the subtotals of votes cast for the various candidates, propositions, and the like, and incorporating solid-state logic circui...	05/03/1977
4015106	Electronic voting machine A micro processor is connected to a switch operated voting panel and a vote selection indicating device. The voter-selected switch combination is converted to a digital code which is temporarily stored. The vote is recorded in a permanent form upon comple...	03/29/1977
4010353	Electronic voting machine with cathode ray tube display A voting machine system employs a processor section and a plurality of peripheral units, all interconnected by a two-way street or bus system. The peripheral units constitute the voting machine proper and the processor or section acts upon the data genera...	03/01/1977
3980864	Automatic mechanical voting machine with electronic readout A switch is added to each spindle of a conventional mechanical voting machine where the spindle is rotated or otherwise actuated by a voter when casting a vote for a particular office. The switch is normally open and is closed by the movement of the spind...	09/14/1976
3944788	Vote-recording apparatus Apparatus for simultaneously punching a ballot card, to produce a permanent voting record, and generating corresponding electrical signals for use in an electronic balloting system, the apparatus including an electrical contact matrix having a plurality o...	03/16/1976
3941976	Vote recording An electronic voting machine includes a number of terminals to facilitate accommodating virtually any ballot with nearly the minimum amount of apparatus for the particular ballot. A display lists the candidates for each office beside an identifying tag. A...	03/02/1976

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Class 235/54F - Voting machines, electric