INTELLIGENT BIOMETRIC VOTING SYSTEM WITH CAMERA VERIFICATION
Sanika Ghute, Omair Bhombal, Yashwant Jadhao, Prof. Jitendra Gaikwad
Department of Instrumentation and control engineering, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology Pune, Maharashtra, India
Abstract: Elections that are free, fair, and transparent are a fundamental component of any democracy, which makes it necessary to ensure that the voting process is secure, transparent, and efficient. There are a number of challenges associated with traditional voting systems, including waiting time, the possibility of human error, manipulation, and delayed results. To overcome these problems, the proposed project introduces a smart voting machine, which ensures a safe, transparent, and efficient voting process using an electronic voting system. The system has been designed using an embedded system, a keypad, a camera module, and a display unit. The system ensures that every voter is verified before voting, thus preventing unauthorized access to the voting system. After the user is verified, he/she can proceed to vote by using the keypad, which ensures that the vote is recorded instantly. The system has a display unit that shows the user immediate feedback, while an alert system detects invalid votes. This approach enhances the overall efficiency, accuracy, and security of the voting process while reducing manual effort and operational costs. Due to its compact structure, low power consumption, and scalable design, the system can be effectively implemented in educational institutions, organizations, and small-scale local elections, ensuring a transparent and dependable voting mechanism.
Keywords: Smart Voting Machine, Embedded System, Secure Authentication, Electronic Voting, Keypad Interface, Camera Module.
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