Sayyadanand Sarfaraj Patel,
Pooja Santosh Mahamuni,
Kiran Prakash Jujare,
Deepak Sampat Khaladkar,
Rohit Sandip Birdawade,
Sanjay Bapuso Patil,
- Student Department of Electronics and Telecommunication, Rajgad Dnyanpeeth’s SCSCOE, Pune Maharashtra India
- Student Department of Electronics and Telecommunication, Rajgad Dnyanpeeth’s SCSCOE, Pune Maharashtra India
- Student Department of Electronics and Telecommunication, Rajgad Dnyanpeeth’s SCSCOE, Pune Maharashtra India
- Student Department of Electronics and Telecommunication, Rajgad Dnyanpeeth’s SCSCOE, Pune Maharashtra India
- Student Department of Electronics and Telecommunication, Rajgad Dnyanpeeth’s SCSCOE, Pune Maharashtra India
- Principal Department of Electronics and Telecommunication, Rajgad Dnyanpeeth’s SCSCOE, Pune Maharashtra India
Abstract
This article offers a detailed explanation of the process for creating an innovative electronic voting system that utilizes the flexibility and efficiency of the Raspberry Pi. This method aims to improve voting security, transparency, and user-friendliness by employing digital technology and a mechanism called the Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT). The proposed system comprises several components, including a Raspberry Pi for control, candidate selection buttons, a camera for voter verification, red LEDs to indicate selected candidates, a 16×2 LCD for displaying the current state, and a buzzer to provide feedback to voters regarding their success. Individuals choose candidates by activating a GPIO button connected to a Raspberry Pi device. Following the casting process, every vote undergoes thorough verification using red LEDs that simulate the corresponding button presses. Implementing the Voter-Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) method is an excellent approach to address the challenges associated with digital tampering. This approach guarantees transparency and precision by producing a tangible vote record, facilitating future audits and verification. The camera can detect fraud using facial recognition or QR code verification when linked via USB. The 16×2 LCD screen displays confirmation messages, voting instructions, and feedback when voters cast their ballots. As an added convenience and to make voting more transparent, the system alerts the user by sounding a bell when a vote is successful. Thus, the voter receives immediate audio confirmation. This article discusses the design and integration of future voting systems, emphasizing creating secure, transparent, and efficient systems. After thorough evaluation and testing, the proposed solution has been proven to significantly improve the voting experience while maintaining the integrity of elections.
Keywords: Electronic Voting System, Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT), Digital Technology, Transparent Electoral Processes, Secure Voting
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Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices
| Volume | |
| Received | July 1, 2024 |
| Accepted | July 16, 2024 |
| Published | July 28, 2024 |