| Abstract: |
A vote by mail system that also cryptographically tracks and secures votes is described herein. In some embodiments, the mail system cryptographically tracks and secures votes through the use of a block chain like those used in cryptographic currencies. In some embodiments, the block chain is used to record some data regarding the mailed in votes in order to demonstrate the accuracy of the election. In some embodiments, they system also allows voters to vote using scanned versions of ballots received by mail. Further, in some embodiments, the system coordinates the mailing of absentee ballots that can then be used with the system. |
| Inventor: |
Venkataraman, Mohan (Raleigh, NC, US); Henry, Wendy (Arlington, VA, US); Shrestha, Aashish (Raleigh, NC, US); Lagneaux, Angela M. (Odenton, MD, US); Dearing, Stephen M. (Herndon, VA, US); Garey, Ronald E. (Washington, DC, US); Dunn, Suzanne N. (Selma, NC, US) |
| Applicant: |
United States Postal Service (Washington, DC, US) |
| Face Assignee: |
N/A |
| Filed: |
2018-08-10 |
| Issued: |
2019-02-14 |
| Claims: |
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1. A system for secure voting, the system comprising:
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7. A method for secure voting, the method comprising:
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13. A system for secure voting, the system comprising:
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18. A method for secure voting, the method comprising:
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