WO2023195706A1

WO2023195706A1 - Automatic input-ballot-counting display device

Info

Publication number: WO2023195706A1
Application number: PCT/KR2023/004431
Authority: WO
Inventors: 이일복
Original assignee: 주식회사 우심시스템
Priority date: 2022-04-08
Filing date: 2023-04-03
Publication date: 2023-10-12
Also published as: KR102431944B1

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automatic input-ballot-counting display device and, more specifically, to an automatic input-ballot-counting display device automatically counting the number of ballots, which are vote-marking forms (ballots) to be marked and put into a ballot box, so that same is displayed to be identifiable in multiple directions in the vicinity of the ballot box, and recoding, storing and managing the counted number, thereby accurately calculating the number of votes or input ballots, and thus eliminating the possession of fraudulent ballots while quickly and smoothly counting votes. The described present invention has can be easily attached/detached to/from a conventional ballot box while facilitating attachment/detachment to/from a ballot box, and count the number of put ballots in real time so as to display and notify same in multiple directions. In addition, the number of input ballots can be accurately counted even if the size of the ballots used for voting is altered.

Description

Automatic counting and display device for input ballots

The present invention relates to an automatic counting and display device for input ballots. More specifically, the present invention relates to a device for automatically counting and displaying ballots, and more specifically, to automatically count the number of ballots inserted into a ballot box after marking a ballot for voting and displaying the ballot so that it can be checked from various directions around the ballot box. It relates to an automatic counting and display device for input ballots that records and stores the counted numbers and accurately calculates the number voted or the count of input ballots, thereby eliminating the possibility of ballot fraud while quickly and smoothly counting votes. .

In a situation where the public or many people express different opinions, the method of ultimately selecting one opinion and obeying the selected opinion is a democratic method. It is called the majority principle or majority rule, and one opinion is selected among the majority opinions. There is voting, and there are open voting and secret voting.

It is common to vote secretly because there is a risk of conspiring or harming the other party with whom the vote does not agree, and the present invention relates to a device for secret voting.

In the explanation below, voting (paper) and marking (paper) have the same meaning, and election and voting have the same meaning, and will be described selectively to suit the context.

For example, if a majority of people are present and all attendees do not equally select or agree to a specific opinion proposed, a vote is held to ensure fair progress, and the results are calculated by counting the number of ballots that attended the voting and entered into the ballot box. It must be very accurate, and it is one of the most important work processes and must also be fair.

A conventional technology that partially improves these problems is ‘Ballot counting machine and method’ under Korean Patent Registration No. 10-0999346 (December 2, 2010).

Figure 1 is a functional configuration diagram of an automatic ballot counting device according to an embodiment of the prior art.

Hereinafter, as described in detail with reference to the attached drawings, when all ballots consisting of a plurality of ballots are placed on the input unit 500 and the device is operated, the number of ballots is counted and then placed in the main pocket 900 formed at the bottom of the front. Voted (marked) ballot papers are discharged, and abnormally voted ballot papers, such as incorrect ones, are discharged into the rejection pocket (1100).

The prior art has the advantage of counting ballots after voting is completed, but has the problem of not counting the number of ballots currently inserted into the ballot box while voting is in progress.

Therefore, if there are more than one ballot box, there still remains the problem of not being able to calculate the intermediate tally of the voting states at a specific time.

Therefore, there is a need to develop technology that can check the number of ballots being put into the ballot box in real time at the site or at the relevant election management committee.

[Prior art literature]

Republic of Korea Patent Registration No. 10-0999346 (2010. 12. 02.) ‘Ballot counting machine and method’

Republic of Korea Patent Registration No. 10-0988944 (2010. 10. 13.) ‘Electronic voting machine equipped with a ballot box that is easy to disassemble and assemble’

The present invention, designed to solve the problems and necessities of the prior art as described above, is easy to attach and detach from the ballot box, and can be easily detached and attached to the existing ballot box, and counts the number of ballots inserted in real time, displays and reports them in multiple directions. One of the purposes pursued is to provide an automatic counting and display device for input ballots.

In addition, one of the purposes pursued is to provide an automatic counting and display device for input ballots that accurately counts the number of input ballots even if the size of the ballots used for voting changes.

The automatic counting and display device for input ballots of the present invention, designed to achieve the above object, forms a central voting cavity (1100) along the path through which ballots are inserted into the ballot box, and the insertion hole of the ballot box and the central voting cavity (1100) pass through it. A voting counting housing (1000) that is fixedly installed and attached to the inlet position in a state that is detachable by external force, has an overall outline of a rectangular cylinder, and expands and contracts in the longitudinal direction; It is fixedly installed in a certain part of the internal space of the voting counting housing (1000) and installed penetrating the wall in the direction of the central voting cavity (1100), and the optical transmitting unit and optical receiving receiver are installed at corresponding positions on both walls of the central voting cavity (1100). A plurality of optical sensor module units (2000) installed at equal intervals in the longitudinal direction; It is fixedly installed in any part of the internal space of the voting counting housing (1000) and is connected to the optical sensor module unit (2000) to output the corresponding control signal, monitor the operating status, and vote that passes through the optical sensor module unit (2000). A voting counting centralized management unit (3000) that counts the numbers on the paper, manages cumulative records, and links and records time information; It is fixedly installed in a certain part of the internal space of the voting counting housing (1000), receives the corresponding control signal from the voting counting central management unit (3000), outputs the cumulative counting value of the inserted ballots in Arabic numerals, and displays it for observation from the outside. A coefficient value display module unit (4000) consisting of one or more coefficient display units; may include.

It is fixedly installed in a certain part of the internal space of the voting counting housing (1000), and the cumulative counting value of the ballots input by the corresponding control signal from the voting counting central management unit (3000) is linked to the corresponding time information and recorded and stored in the allocated area. a counting record storage unit (5000); A command button input unit (6000) that is fixedly installed in a portion of the internal space of the vote counting housing (1000) and inputs command signals from the outside and transmits them to the vote counting centralized management unit (3000). The command button input unit (6000) consists of one or more buttons; may further include.

It is fixedly installed in some part of the internal space of the vote counting housing (1000), and the status counting information of ballots being input and counted by the corresponding control signal from the vote counting central management unit (3000) is encrypted into a packet frame and transmitted wirelessly to a designated counterpart. A cryptographic communication unit (7000) that transmits by communication method; may further include.

The voting counting housing (1000) includes a central voting cavity (1100) made of a rectangular through hole through which ballots move; A fixed case frame (1200) having the central voting cavity (1100) penetrated in the central portion and having an overall shape of a rectangular cylinder; A case frame (1300) is installed at one end of the fixed case frame (1200), the other end is inserted and removed inside the fixed case frame (1200), and one end has the same size as the external size of the fixed case frame (1200). ); A battery insertion door 1400 installed at the other end of the fixed case frame 1200 and set in an open state to insert or remove a battery supplying power into or from the inside of the fixed case frame 1200; An adhesive installation part (1500) that is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the fixed case frame (1200) and attached to the slot of the ballot box, and is made of one or more than one selected among magnets, double-sided tape, screws, and bolts; may include.

The optical sensor module unit 2000 is fixedly installed in a portion of the internal space of the voting counting housing 1000, and the optical transmitting unit and the optical receiving unit are respectively installed penetratingly on both walls corresponding to the direction of the central voting cavity 1100. Optical transmission and reception sensor (2100); A second optical transmission and reception sensor (2200) is fixedly installed in a portion of the internal space of the voting counting housing (1000) and has an optical transmitting unit and an optical receiving unit respectively installed penetratingly on both walls corresponding to the direction of the central voting cavity (1100); A third optical transmission and reception sensor (2300) which is fixedly installed in a portion of the internal space of the voting counting housing (1000) and has an optical transmitting unit and an optical receiving unit respectively installed penetratingly on both walls corresponding to the direction of the central voting cavity (1100); A fourth optical transmission and reception sensor (2400) is fixedly installed in a portion of the internal space of the voting counting housing (1000) and has an optical transmitting unit and an optical receiving unit respectively installed penetratingly on both walls corresponding to the direction of the central voting cavity (1100); A fifth optical transmission and reception sensor (2500) which is fixedly installed in a portion of the internal space of the voting counting housing (1000) and has an optical transmitting unit and an optical receiving unit each penetratingly installed on both walls corresponding to the direction of the central voting cavity (1100); may include.

An Nth optical transmission and reception sensor (2600) is fixedly installed in a portion of the internal space of the voting counting housing (1000) and has an optical transmitting unit and an optical receiving unit penetrating each wall on both walls corresponding to the direction of the central voting cavity (1100). However, this can be done by installing one or more than one.

The encryption communication unit 7000 connects wirelessly through Wi-Fi communication with the other party whose connection encryption code matches by the corresponding control signal from the voting counting central management unit 3000 and transmits the number of counted ballots, time information, and cumulative information. Wi-Fi Communication Department (7100); A Bluetooth communication unit (7200) that connects wirelessly through Bluetooth communication with the other party whose connection encryption code matches in response to a corresponding control signal from the voting counting centralized management unit (3000) and transmits the number of counted ballots, time information, and cumulative information; An infrared communication unit (7300) that connects wirelessly through infrared communication with the other party whose connection encryption code matches in response to a corresponding control signal from the vote counting centralized management unit (3000) and transmits the number of counted ballots, time information, and cumulative information; may include.

The encrypted communication unit 7000 is equipped with a Wi-Fi communication unit 7100, a Bluetooth communication unit 7200, and an infrared communication unit 7300, but one or the selected one is selected by the corresponding control signal and monitoring of the voting counting centralized management unit 3000. With more than one of them activated at the same time, the same signal can be transmitted and received at the same time.

Meanwhile, if necessary, the encryption communication unit 7000 may be provided with one or more functional units selected from the Wi-Fi communication unit 7100, the Bluetooth communication unit 7200, and the infrared communication unit 7300.

The coefficient value display module unit 4000 is fixedly installed on a selected portion of the longitudinal direction of the inner space of the voting counting housing 1000 and displays the cumulative counting value of ballots input by the corresponding control signal of the voting counting centralized management unit 3000. A first coefficient display unit 4100 that displays for observation from the outside; A second coefficient that is fixedly installed in a selected portion of the other longitudinal direction of the inner space of the voting counting housing (1000) and displays the accumulated counting value of the ballots input by the corresponding control signal of the voting counting central management unit (3000) so that it can be observed from the outside. display unit 4200; A third coefficient is fixedly installed in a selected portion of the short direction of the inner space of the voting counting housing (1000) and displays the cumulative counting value of the ballots input by the corresponding control signal of the voting counting central management unit (3000) so that it can be observed from the outside. display unit 4300; A fourth coefficient display unit that is fixedly installed on a selected portion of the upper surface of the voting counting housing (1000) and displays the accumulated counting value of ballots input by the corresponding control signal of the voting counting central management unit (3000) so that it can be observed from the outside. (4400); may include.

The coefficient value display module unit 4000 is fixedly installed in a selected part of the inner space of the vote counting housing 1000 and externally records the accumulated count value of the ballot paper input by the corresponding control signal of the voting counting centralized management unit 3000. Nth coefficient display unit 4500 for displaying for observation; may further include.

The present invention, configured as described above, has the advantage of being easy to attach and detach from a ballot box, as well as easily detaching and attaching to an existing ballot box, counting the number of ballots inserted in real time, displaying and notifying them in multiple directions.

Additionally, it has the advantage of accurately counting the number of ballots inserted even if the size of the ballot paper used for voting changes.

1 is a functional configuration diagram of an automatic ballot counting device according to an embodiment of the prior art;

Figure 2 is a functional configuration diagram of an automatic ballot counting and display device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 3 is an outline diagram of an automatic counting and display device for input ballots according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 4 is a detailed functional configuration diagram of the optical sensor module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 5 is a detailed functional configuration diagram of the coefficient value display module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 6 is a detailed functional configuration diagram of the encryption communication unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 7 is a diagram illustrating the state of use of the automatic counting and display device for input ballots according to an embodiment of the present invention;

and

Figure 8 is a 7-segment configuration diagram of the coefficient value display module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Since the present invention can be modified in various ways and can have various embodiments, specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include all transformations, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention. In describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known technologies may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

Hereinafter, in the description of the present invention, stretching will be described and understood as meaning an increase or decrease in length.

Figure 2 is an explanatory diagram of the functional configuration of an automatic counting and display device for input ballots according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 3 is an external diagram of an automatic counting and display device for input ballots according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a detailed functional configuration diagram of the optical sensor module portion according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is a detailed functional configuration diagram of the coefficient value display module portion according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 6 is an embodiment of the present invention. It is a detailed functional configuration diagram of the encryption communication unit according to an example, Figure 7 is a diagram showing the state of use of an automatic counting and display device for input ballots according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 8 is a count value according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is also an explanation of the 7-segment configuration of the display module part.

As described in detail below with reference to all the attached drawings, the automatic ballot counting and display device 900 includes a vote counting housing 1000, an optical sensor module unit 2000, a vote counting centralized management unit 3000, and a counting value display module unit. It includes (4000), a coefficient record storage unit (5000), a command button input unit (6000), and an encrypted communication unit (7000).

The ballot counting housing (1000) forms the central voting cavity (1100) of the path through which ballots are inserted into the ballot box, and is fixedly installed and attached to the position of the input slot in a state where the ballot box's input slot and the central voting cavity (1100) penetrate. It is detached and the overall appearance is rectangular and the length expands and contracts (stretches or decreases) in the longitudinal direction.

In the attached drawing, the voting counting housing 1000 is shown as having a 'ㄷ' shape with one end in the longitudinal direction open, but it can also have a 'ㅁ' shape with one end in the longitudinal direction closed, if necessary. It can be configured into various shapes.

The voting counting housing (1000) includes a central voting cavity (1100), a fixed case frame (1200), an insertion and removal case frame (1300), a battery insertion and removal door (1400), and an adhesive installation part (1500).

The central voting cavity (1100) consists of a rectangular through hole through which ballots are moved.

The fixed case frame 1200 has an overall appearance of a rectangular cylinder and has a central voting cavity 1100 penetrated inside.

The insertable case frame 1300 is installed at one end of the fixed case frame 1200, the other end is inserted and removed inside the fixed case frame 1200, and one end has the same size as the external size of the fixed case frame 1200.

The outer shape of one end of the removable case frame 1300 has a shape that extends the outer shape of the fixed case frame 1200.

And the other end of the insertion case frame (1300) is inserted into the fixed case frame (1200) and moves in the longitudinal direction by an external force, so that the length of the voting counting housing (1000) is expanded and contracted, and as a result, the central voting joint ( 1100) length is expanded.

In general, the width of the ballot paper officially used in elections in Korea is less than 100 millimeters (mm), and in the United States, it is about 8 inches, and has different values depending on the circumstances of each country. The insertion case frame 1300 makes it possible to count the number of ballots entered in all countries.

The battery insertion door 1400 is installed at the other end of the fixed case frame 1200 and is set in an open state to allow the battery supplying power to be inserted into or removed from the inside of the fixed case frame 1200. When the battery insertion door 1400 is closed, the internal battery remains stably installed. These batteries may be general AA type, AAA type, or mercury batteries of various sizes, but are preferably made with a capacity that can supply operating power for 72 to 120 hours.

Voting is generally prepared and conducted on the same day, but if the scope of voting is wide, it may take 1 to 2 days just for delivery and preparation. Additionally, since there may be advance voting, the operation should be operated for more than 72 hours if possible. It is highly desirable to have a built-in battery that continuously supplies power.

The adhesive installation unit 1500 is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the fixed case frame 1200 and attached to the slot of the ballot box, and is made of one or more of a magnet, double-sided tape, screws, and bolts.

The adhesive installation part 1500 is configured to facilitate replacement and repair so that the voting counting housing 1000 can be repeatedly reused.

It is desirable to use neodymium magnets and are used when the ballot box is made of iron metal. If you use double-sided tape with a base thickness in the range of 1 to 2 millimeters, it will be less affected by irregularities or minor foreign substances that may be near the ballot box slot and can maintain the attached and installed state well. The screw is a commonly used screw with a pointed end, but a screw that can be used on both metal and wood is preferable, and bolts (including nuts) can also be used.

The optical sensor module unit (2000) is fixedly installed in a portion of the internal space of the voting counting housing (1000) and installed penetrating the wall in the direction of the central voting cavity (1100), and the optical transmitting unit and optical receiving receiver are installed on both walls of the central voting cavity (1100). Each is installed at a corresponding location, and one or more of them are installed at even intervals in the longitudinal direction.

The optical sensor module unit 2000 includes a first optical transmission and reception sensor 2100, a second optical transmission and reception sensor 2200, a third optical transmission and reception sensor 2300, a fourth optical transmission and reception sensor 2400, and a fifth optical transmission and reception sensor ( 2500) and the N optical transmission/reception sensor (2600).

The first optical transmitting and receiving sensor 2100 is fixedly installed in a portion of the internal space of the voting counting housing 1000, and an optical transmitting unit and an optical receiving unit are respectively installed penetratingly on both walls corresponding to the direction of the central voting cavity 1100.

The second optical transmitting and receiving sensor 2200 is fixedly installed in a portion of the internal space of the voting counting housing 1000, and the optical transmitting unit and the optical receiving unit are respectively installed penetratingly on both walls corresponding to the direction of the central voting cavity 1100.

The third optical transmission and reception sensor 2300 is fixedly installed in a portion of the internal space of the voting counting housing 1000, and an optical transmission unit and an optical reception unit are respectively installed penetratingly on both walls corresponding to the direction of the central voting cavity 1100.

The fourth optical transmitting and receiving sensor 2400 is fixedly installed in a portion of the internal space of the voting counting housing 1000, and an optical transmitting unit and an optical receiving unit are respectively installed penetratingly on both walls corresponding to the direction of the central voting cavity 1100.

The fifth optical transmission and reception sensor (2500) is fixedly installed in a portion of the internal space of the voting counting housing (1000), and an optical transmission unit and an optical reception unit are respectively installed penetratingly on both walls corresponding to the direction of the central voting cavity (1100).

The Nth optical transmitting and receiving sensor (2600) is fixedly installed in a portion of the internal space of the voting counting housing (1000), and an optical transmitting unit and an optical receiving unit are respectively installed penetratingly on both walls corresponding to the direction of the central voting cavity (1100).

The voting counting centralized management unit (3000) is fixedly installed in some part of the internal space of the voting counting housing (1000) and is connected to the optical sensor module unit (2000) to output the corresponding control signal and monitor the operating status. ), the number of ballots passing through is counted, managed to be recorded cumulatively, and time information is linked and recorded. Meanwhile, if necessary, the voting counting central management unit 3000 may not record time information in conjunction with it.

The voting counting centralized management unit 3000 has a built-in GPS receiver and can analyze information received from GPS satellites to extract precise coordinate information or location information and time information based on longitude, latitude, and elevation at the current location. If necessary, a clock function unit is provided separately from the GPS receiver to calculate and output time information independently, so that only time information can be extracted and used in areas where GPS satellite signals are not received.

The voting counting centralized management unit 3000 converts the recorded and stored information into a 100-word packet frame and controls and manages it to be transmitted to the designated counterpart. The designated counterparty is explained as having the ability to decode these packet frames. The use of packet frames prevents unauthorized persons or third parties from obtaining the information. It is configured to connect and communicate with the designated counterpart when the connection password code value of the encrypted secret connection of 8 or more characters matches. Packet frames are generally explained and understood as using known configurations.

The count value display module unit (4000) is fixedly installed in some part of the internal space of the vote count housing (1000), receives the corresponding control signal from the vote count centralized management unit (3000), and outputs the cumulative count value of the inserted ballots in Arabic numerals. It is displayed for observation from the outside and consists of one or more coefficient display units.

The coefficient value display module unit 4000 includes a first coefficient display unit 4100, a second coefficient display unit 4200, a third coefficient display unit 4300, a fourth coefficient display unit 4400, and an N coefficient display unit 4500. do.

The first counting display unit 4100 is fixedly installed on a selected portion of the longitudinal direction of the inner space of the voting counting housing 1000 and observes the accumulated counting value of the ballots input by the corresponding control signal from the voting counting centralized management unit 3000 from the outside. Indicate to do so.

Second coefficient display unit 4200; It is fixedly installed in a selected portion of the other longitudinal direction of the inner space of the voting counting housing (1000) and displays the cumulative counting value of the ballots input by the corresponding control signal from the voting counting central management unit (3000) so that it can be observed from the outside.

The third counting display unit 4300 is fixedly installed in a selected portion of the short direction of the inner space of the voting counting housing 1000 and observes the cumulative counting value of the ballots input by the corresponding control signal from the voting counting central management unit 3000 from the outside. Indicate to do so.

The fourth counting display unit (4400) is fixedly installed on a selected portion of the upper surface of the voting counting housing (1000) and is used to observe from the outside the cumulative counting value of ballots input by the corresponding control signal from the voting counting centralized management unit (3000). Display.

The Nth coefficient display unit (4500) is fixedly installed in a selected part of the interior space of the vote counting housing (1000) and displays the accumulated count value of the ballots input by the corresponding control signal from the voting counting central management unit (3000) for observation from the outside. .

The counting record storage unit (5000) is fixedly installed in some part of the internal space of the voting counting housing (1000) and links the cumulative counting value of the ballots input by the corresponding control signal from the voting counting centralized management unit (3000) to the corresponding time information. Records are saved in the allocated area. Meanwhile, the coefficient record storage unit 5000 may not store the relevant time information in conjunction with it, if necessary.

The command button input unit 6000 is fixedly installed in a portion of the internal space of the vote counting housing 1000, inputs command signals from the outside and transmits them to the vote counting centralized management unit 3000, and consists of one or more buttons.

The command button input unit 6000 is composed of one or more buttons, but it is relatively preferable to have three buttons, and it is natural that they can be added or subtracted as needed.

The command button input unit 6000 has a numeric reset key function, and this reset key function can be performed by pressing two or more specific buttons for more than 10 seconds, or pressing all the provided buttons in a certain order, but varying the pressing time for each button. Set it to be pressed for a certain amount of time. The method of pressing the button can be modified in various ways as needed. Therefore, access and arbitrary manipulation (modification) by unauthorized persons or third parties is blocked. Meanwhile, each button can be configured to be pressed using a specific pin that makes it difficult to press.

The cryptographic communication unit 7000 is fixedly installed in a certain part of the internal space of the vote counting housing 1000, and encrypts the status counting information of ballots inserted and counted into a packet frame by the corresponding control signal from the vote counting centralized management unit 3000. It is transmitted via wireless communication to the designated party.

The cryptographic communication unit 7000 includes a Wi-Fi communication unit 7100, a Bluetooth communication unit 7200, and an infrared communication unit 7300.

Meanwhile, if necessary, the encryption communication unit 7000 is provided with one or more functional units selected from the Wi-Fi communication unit 7100, Bluetooth communication unit 7200, and infrared communication unit 7300, and when equipped with one or more selected functional units, the same Signals can be transmitted and received simultaneously.

And the encryption communication unit 7000 is equipped with a Wi-Fi communication unit 7100, a Bluetooth communication unit 7200, and an infrared communication unit 7300, but one or The same signal can be transmitted and received simultaneously with one or more selected signals activated at the same time.

The Wi-Fi communication unit 7100 connects wirelessly through Wi-Fi communication with a counterpart whose connection password code value matches the other party connected via Wi-Fi communication by the corresponding control signal from the voting counting centralized management unit 3000 and provides the number of counted ballots or cumulative information. and transmit time information and coordinate information.

The Bluetooth communication unit (7200) connects wirelessly through Bluetooth communication with the other party whose connection password code value matches the corresponding control signal from the voting counting central management unit (3000) and provides the number of counted ballots or accumulated information. and transmit time information and coordinate information.

The infrared communication unit (7300) connects wirelessly through infrared communication with a counterpart whose connection password code value matches the other party connected via infrared communication by the corresponding control signal from the voting counting central management unit (3000) and provides the number of counted ballots or accumulated information. and transmit time information and coordinate information.

If necessary, the Wi-Fi communication unit (7100), Bluetooth communication unit (7200), and infrared communication unit (7300) must transmit the number of counted ballots or cumulative information, but selectively transmit or not transmit the corresponding time information and coordinate information, or one selected. Alternatively, one or more selected items may be transmitted.

Meanwhile, the ballot box may have a transparent window on one side or part of the box so that the inside can be seen.

The above configuration is easy to attach and detach from the ballot box, and also allows for easy detachment and attachment to existing ballot boxes. The number of ballots inserted is counted in real time, displayed and notified in multiple directions, and even if the size of the ballot paper used for voting is changed, the inserted ballot is registered. It has the advantage of accurately counting the numbers on the paper.

Although the present invention has been described in detail with respect to the disclosed embodiments above, it is clear to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications are possible within the technical scope of the present invention, and it is natural that such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the appended patent claims.

[Explanation of symbols]

900: Automatic counting and display device for input ballots

1000: Voting counting housing 1100: Central voting joint

1200: Fixed case frame 1300: Removable case frame

1400: Battery insertion door 1500: Adhesive installation part

2000: Optical sensor module unit 2100: First optical transmission and reception sensor

2200: 2nd optical transmission and reception sensor 2300: 3rd optical transmission and reception sensor

2400: 4th optical transmission and reception sensor 2500: 5th optical transmission and reception sensor

2600: N optical transmission and reception sensor 3000: Voting counting centralized management unit

4000: coefficient value display module unit 4100: first coefficient display unit

4200: 2nd coefficient display unit 4300: 3rd coefficient display unit

4400: 4th coefficient display unit 4500: Nth coefficient display unit

5000: coefficient record storage unit 6000: command button input unit

7000: Cryptography communication department 7100: Wi-Fi communication department

7200: Bluetooth communication unit 7300: Infrared communication unit

Claims

It forms the central voting cavity (1100) of the path through which the ballot paper is inserted into the ballot box, and is attached and fixed to the position of the input slot in a state where the ballot box's insertion hole and the central voting cavity (1100) penetrate, and is detached by external force and the overall appearance is changed. A voting counting housing (1000) that has a rectangular cylinder shape and expands in length in the longitudinal direction;

It is fixedly installed in a certain part of the internal space of the voting counting housing (1000) and installed penetrating the wall in the direction of the central voting cavity (1100), and the optical transmitting unit and optical receiving receiver are installed at corresponding positions on both walls of the central voting cavity (1100). A plurality of optical sensor module units (2000) installed at equal intervals in the longitudinal direction;

It is fixedly installed in any part of the internal space of the voting counting housing (1000) and is connected to the optical sensor module unit (2000) to output the corresponding control signal, monitor the operating status, and vote that passes through the optical sensor module unit (2000). Voting Count Central Management Department (3000), which counts the numbers on the paper and manages cumulative records;

It is fixedly installed in a certain part of the internal space of the voting counting housing (1000), receives the corresponding control signal from the voting counting central management unit (3000), outputs the cumulative counting value of the inserted ballots in Arabic numerals, and displays it for observation from the outside. A coefficient value display module unit (4000) consisting of one or more coefficient display units; An automatic counting and display device for input ballots including.
According to claim 1,

A counting record storage unit ( 5000);

A command button input unit (6000) that is fixedly installed in a portion of the internal space of the vote counting housing (1000) and inputs command signals from the outside and transmits them to the vote counting centralized management unit (3000). The command button input unit (6000) consists of one or more buttons; An automatic counting and display device for input ballots further comprising:
The method of claim 1 or 2,

It is fixedly installed in some part of the internal space of the vote counting housing (1000), and the status counting information of ballots being input and counted by the corresponding control signal from the vote counting central management unit (3000) is encrypted into a packet frame and transmitted wirelessly to a designated counterpart. A cryptographic communication unit (7000) that transmits by communication method; An automatic counting and display device for input ballots further comprising:
The method of claim 1 or 2,

The voting counting housing (1000) is

A central voting cavity (1100) consisting of a rectangular through hole through which ballots move;

A fixed case frame (1200) having the central voting cavity (1100) penetrated in the central portion and having an overall shape of a rectangular cylinder;

A case frame (1300) is installed at one end of the fixed case frame (1200), the other end is inserted and removed inside the fixed case frame (1200), and one end has the same size as the external size of the fixed case frame (1200). );

A battery insertion door 1400 installed at the other end of the fixed case frame 1200 and set in an open state to insert or remove a battery supplying power into or from the inside of the fixed case frame 1200;

An adhesive installation part (1500) that is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the fixed case frame (1200) and attached to the slot of the ballot box, and is made of one or more than one selected among magnets, double-sided tape, screws, and bolts; An automatic counting and display device for input ballots including.
The method of claim 1 or 2,

The optical sensor module unit 2000 is

A first optical transmission and reception sensor (2100) which is fixedly installed in a portion of the internal space of the voting counting housing (1000) and has an optical transmitting unit and an optical receiving unit respectively installed penetratingly on both walls corresponding to the direction of the central voting cavity (1100);

A second optical transmission and reception sensor (2200) is fixedly installed in a portion of the internal space of the voting counting housing (1000) and has an optical transmitting unit and an optical receiving unit respectively installed penetratingly on both walls corresponding to the direction of the central voting cavity (1100);

A third optical transmission and reception sensor (2300) which is fixedly installed in a portion of the internal space of the voting counting housing (1000) and has an optical transmitting unit and an optical receiving unit respectively installed penetratingly on both walls corresponding to the direction of the central voting cavity (1100);

A fourth optical transmission and reception sensor (2400) is fixedly installed in a portion of the internal space of the voting counting housing (1000) and has an optical transmitting unit and an optical receiving unit respectively installed penetratingly on both walls corresponding to the direction of the central voting cavity (1100);

A fifth optical transmission and reception sensor (2500) which is fixedly installed in a portion of the internal space of the voting counting housing (1000) and has an optical transmitting unit and an optical receiving unit each penetratingly installed on both walls corresponding to the direction of the central voting cavity (1100); An automatic counting and display device for input ballots including.