Click on the various features to see how the iVotronic touchscreen system is built
Full Color Screen -
The iVotronic screen is the main interface for voters. It has full color
capabilities and displays ballots, pictures, and multiple languages.
Personalized
Electronic Ballot -
The portable data bank which holds the ballot
styles for the election. This can be programmed to carry images, text, and also
multiple languages.
The PEB is inserted by the pollworker, which downloads the appropriate ballot
for the voter into the iVotronic. When the initial screen comes up, the PEB is
removed and the voter will follow the on-screen instructions to begin voting.
Finger Touch -
The iVotronic system has a touchscreen which is used to select the choices when
you vote. The pressure required to select your choices is comparable to using
the touchpad on a microwave.
Audio Capabilities -
The iVotronic touchscreen is fully ADA compliant. The voter is equipped with
a headphone to insure total privacy when voting.
If a voter with a disability needs assistance voting, the pollworker can take
them over to the iVotronic and set them up with headphones and then insert the
PEB (Personal Electronic Ballot) which will activate the audio ballot functionality.
This allows the voter to "hear" the ballot with a built-in advanced
synthesized voice. The ballot is read and the voter is prompted to select their
choices. They then use the navigation buttons which are clearly marked with
Braille located along the bottom of the iVotronic (see figure #3). Selection
of the desired choice is accomplished by the voter pressing the selection button
(see figure #4) located conveniently next to the navigation buttons and clearly
marked with Braille.
Navigation
Buttons -
This is a feature used to navigate the ballot when
using the ADA audio capabilities of the iVotronic touchscreen system. Braille
instructions are imprinted right next to each button for easy identification.
Selection
Button -
This button allows the voter using the ADA compliant
audio capabilities to select their choice on the ballot once they have navigated
to the desired ballot position. Braille instructions are imprinted right next to
the button for easy identification.
VOTE Button
-
The VOTE button finalizes the voter's selections and casts
his/her vote, then clears the screen in preparation for the next voter.
Upon proper selection of choices, the voter is brought to
a summary screen which displays those choices on each item on the ballot. At this
time, the voter can make changes by touching the ballot item on the summary screen,
whereby they will go back to that item to review or change a choice. When finished,
the review screen reflects the updated selections. The iVotronic will review the
ballot for any races for which the voter did not cast a vote (undervote), and
asks if this is the intent of the voter. Upon selection of "YES", the
VOTE button will illuminate and the voter will be prompted to press the button
to cast the ballot. If the undervote question is answered "NO", then
the voter will have the opportunity to return to the ballot and make a choice.
At this time the voter can review the summary screen and press the VOTE button
to cast the ballot.