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The ImageCast Voting System, utilized by the Sequoia Voting Systems, features an innovative Ballot Marking Device (BMD) designed to produce a human-readable paper ballot through an accessible electronic interface. Complying with ADA requirements of HAVA, the BMD offers various interaction methods such as audio, sip & puff, and more. Each county requires one BMD per polling place, ensuring all ballots are audibly verified before counting. Additionally, the system includes an adjustable LCD display, audio-tactile interface, and functionality for voters to spoil or approve their ballots, enhancing accessibility and security in the voting process.
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Sequoia Voting Systems Commissioners of Elections William Scriber and Donald Wart
System Orientation and Overview ImageCast Voting System and Ballot Marking Device
Ballot Marking Device The ImageCast voting system includes a Ballot Marking device (BMD) • A device used to create a human-readable voted paper ballot through an electronic interface • The interface must comply with the ADA requirements of HAVA. • In other words, the system must produce a paper ballot through an audio, sip & puff, etc. interface that reflects the voter’s selections.
General Requirements • One BMD per Polling Place in each County • BMD must have a display screen that matches the paper ballot • BMD must produce a human and machine readable ballot • All tabulation functionality must be disabled—all ballots hand tabulated
Dominion ImageCast Voting System Privacy Panel LCD Display Screen Adjustable Swivel Arm Ballot Printer ImageCast Precinct Tabulator Audio-Tactile Interface (ATI) Ballot Marker Table Ballot Box
ImageCast Physical Overview • Stand-alone System • LCD Display Screen • Audio-Tactile Interface • Ballot Printer • Precinct Counter/Tabulator • Ballot Box and Compartments BMD
BMD Audio Tactile Interface (ATI) • ATI and headphones • Additional Interfaces • Sip and Puff • Rocker Paddle
Using the ImageCast Counter • BMD-printed ballot is inserted into Counter • Voter’s choices may be read back • Voter may “spoil” a ballot • Voter may receive warnings • Undervote • Blank Ballot • Voter approves and casts ballot • Ballot is counted* *ImageCast Public Counter increments by 1