KR101031335B1 - Electronic ticketing device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is to provide an electronic counting device to increase the recognition rate of the marking unit to more quickly / accurately voting progress. To this end, the present invention, in reading the ballot results marked on the ballot paper having a mark for marking the optional information item and a special sample detected when irradiating light other than the wavelength range of the visible light, voting in appearance A case having an input unit into which paper is inserted, a transfer path unit provided in the case to form a transfer path of the inserted ballot paper, a transfer module provided in the case to transfer the ballot paper along the transfer path unit; A first light irradiation module for irradiating a first light in a visible wavelength range applied during a general scan to the ballot paper transferred by the transfer module, and reading the ballot paper through the first light reflected from the ballot paper A second light irradiating a second light corresponding to a UV / IR wavelength region with a first light sensing module and a ballot paper conveyed by the transport module It provides a electronic counting device comprising a light irradiation module and a second light detection module for reading the marking position provided in the mark portion of the ballot paper through the second light reflected from the ballot paper.

Description

Electronic counting device {Electro-vote Apparatus}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic voting apparatus, and more particularly, to an electronic voting apparatus capable of preventing an invalid vote and efficiently counting voting results.

In the parliamentary democracy including Korea, many elections have become commonplace, such as presidential elections, parliamentary elections, or elections for representatives of specific organizations.

Most conventional voting methods were conducted by voting the ballot box by stamping the candidate's mark on the printed ballot printed with the names and symbols of the candidates and the identification mark of the predetermined color for each election. .

That is, for example, the ballot paper displays the candidate's name and symbol according to the type of election, and the ballot itself or a part of the ballot, such as green or red, on the ballot so that voters can visually check the type of election. Identification marks made of different colors are printed.

However, in the conventional voting method, when several elections are conducted at one polling place, the ballots must be prepared in advance and the ballots must be prepared.

In particular, it was possible to issue ballots only after each voter had checked the voter's list. For this reason, the voting process itself was quite inconvenient, and it was pointed out that it was not possible to vote other than the designated polling place.

In addition, in the case of a large number of voters who do not vote in the area, a large number of ballots remain after the voting ends, and these ballots have to be disposed of eventually.

In order to solve such a problem, the voting method of the electronic voting device method has recently been in progress.

That is, as shown in the attached FIG. 1, the voter section 12 printed with names and symbols of various candidates or political parties, and the ballot paper 10 printed with an identification mark made of a predetermined color for each election are provided to the voters. The voter who has been paid and has received the ballot paper 10 will put the ballot paper 10 into the predetermined counting scanning device after using a predetermined number of shares at the secured ballot box.

In this case, the scanning apparatus recognizes an image of the ballot paper which has been marked by using an internal scan module, and recognizes the image of the entire ballot paper using the scan module as the ballot paper passes.

The image thus recognized is analyzed by the control unit such as a computer, that is, by analyzing the position of the image of the marking portion 13 buried in the paddle to identify the candidates voted.

By the way, in the case of the conventional method described above, the signing unit 12 of the ballot paper is marked by using the injuries 13 and the like, and the candidates selected by the voters are identified after identifying the marked positions using the image scanning method or the like. In the state in which the injuries are not completely dry, the marked marking part is smeared or the part 14 on which the ballot itself is stained is formed.

In this case, there was a case in which the exact location of the marking part that voters actually voted could not be grasped by the conventional image scanning method, and in the end, such a ballot had to be invalidated.

In addition, in the case of the previous voting method, since the voting proceeds using ink or ink, which is often available, there was a risk of fraudulent voting such as manipulation of voting results.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems and disadvantages, the object of the present invention is as follows.

First, it is an object of the present invention to provide an electronic counting device that can accurately detect only the marking unit actually marked by the voter, even if the marking unit is written on the ballot.

Second, it is an object of the present invention to provide an electronic counting device capable of recognizing a ballot marking unit that can be recognized at the same time as a conventional ballot paper.

Third, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an electronic counting device that can increase the reliability of voting results while bringing swift / accuracy of voting results.

Fourthly, an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic counting device that can prevent fraudulent voting.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is to read the voting results marked on the ballot paper with a marking section for marking the optional information section and a special sample detected when irradiating light outside the wavelength range of the visible light. A case having an input part forming an external appearance and a ballot paper inserted therein, a transfer path part provided in the case to form a transfer path of the inserted ballot paper, and provided in the case to transfer the ballot paper along the transfer path part Through the transfer module, the first light irradiation module for irradiating the first light of the visible light wavelength region applied to the general scanning to the ballot paper conveyed by the transfer module, and the first light reflected from the ballot paper. The first light detection module for reading the ballot paper, and the ballot paper conveyed by the transfer module corresponding to the UV / IR wavelength region An electronic counting table comprising a second light irradiation module for irradiating a second light and a second light sensing module for reading a marking position of the ballot paper through the second light reflected from the ballot paper. Provide the device.

Here, the transfer module may be configured to include a transfer path for moving the ballot paper along the transfer path portion and the transfer path portion provided to slide the ballot paper in the case.

The second light irradiation module may include a second light source for detecting the marked special sample by irradiating the second light and a second light case in which the second light source is installed inside.

Meanwhile, a reflector may be provided inside the second light case.

The second light detection module may include a slit through which the second light reflected from the ballot paper passes and a sensor for sensing light passing through the slit.

In addition, the first light irradiation module includes a first light source for detecting the sample to generate the reflected light in the visible light region by irradiating the first light and a first light case installed inside the first light source Can be configured.

A reflector may be provided inside the first light case.

The first light sensing module may include a slit through which the first light reflected from the ballot paper passes and a sensor for sensing light passing through the slit.

On the other hand, the present invention may be configured to further include a classification unit to form a structure connected to the guide path portion through which the ballot paper is transferred, the ballot paper is classified according to the reading of the ballot paper.

The sorting unit may include a plurality of sorting chambers for classifying and storing the ballots according to the reading result, and a sorting cam for transferring the ballots to the sorting chambers according to the reading result.

In addition, the electronic counting device of the present invention is provided on the conveying path part to flatten the inserted ballot paper so that the light is irradiated through the second light irradiation module and the first light irradiation module and the second light sensing module and the first light. It may be configured to further include a pressure roller to facilitate the detection of light through the light sensing module.

The electronic counting device of the present invention configured as described above has the following effects.

First, since the marking is performed using a special sample such as UV ink or IR ink, and only the special sample is detected by using a detection sensor capable of detecting a special sample provided inside the electronic counting device, the result of the voting is accurate. There is an effect that it is possible to quickly detect the marking and voting aggregation.

Second, since the voting results and evidence are secured automatically, the effect of reducing the number of people for the voting process is advantageous in terms of cost.

Third, since the voting proceeds through the detection of a special sample, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent fraudulent voting in advance. In particular, in the case of using a ballot produced by using a special sample, the double voting effect is prevented.

Fourth, by detecting the special sample and the general image scanning operation at the same time, it has an advantageous effect in the stability and security of the reading result.

1 is a perspective view showing a ballot paper for an electronic counting device of the present invention;
2 is a perspective view schematically showing the appearance of the electronic counting device of the present invention;
3 is a perspective view schematically showing the internal structure of the electronic counting device of the present invention;
4 is a perspective view showing the structure of a reading unit in the electronic counting device of the present invention;
5 is a view for explaining the main configuration and operation principle of the irradiation module and the detection module in the electronic counting device of the present invention; And
6 is a block diagram showing the main components of the electronic counting device of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In describing the present embodiment, the same designations and the same reference numerals are used for the same components, and further description thereof will be omitted.

Electronic voting paper 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in the accompanying Figure 1, a selection information item section 11 and a notation unit printed a plurality of selection information items such as candidates and candidate political party It is comprised including 12.

Here, as shown in the selection information item section 11, the names, or symbols, of the candidates and political parties are provided for each of the plurality of cells, and the plurality of cells corresponding to the respective cells of the selection information item section 11 are shown. The formed signage portion 12 is configured so that the voter can mark using a separate marking member such as painting.

In addition, in the present invention, the marking unit 12 is configured to mark using a marking member provided separately using ink to which a special sample is added.

On the other hand, the special sample used in the present invention is a UV ink or IR ink, according to the electronic counting device according to the present invention will be provided with a sensor for detecting the UV ink or IR ink will be described in more detail later.

Although not shown, the ballot 10 may be printed with a bar code (not shown) for identifying the type of election, and the ballot 10 may include guidance and phrases regarding voting directions such as arrows. It is desirable to allow printing so that voting and voters can vote correctly.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in more detail with respect to the electronic ballot counting device for advancing electronic ballots using the ballot.

2 to 4, the electronic counting device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a reading unit 110 that reads the position of the marking portion of the ballot paper into which the ballot paper is inserted and inserted therein, and The sorting unit 220 is configured to classify the ballot paper based on the result read by the reading unit 110.

The reading unit 110 forms an appearance and includes a main body 111 having an inlet 101 through which an inlet is inserted, and an irradiation module 120, a sensing module 130, and a transfer module inside the main body 111. (140: see FIG. 6).

Here, the survey module 120 serves to irradiate light on the input ballot, and the detection module 130 receives the reflected light after being irradiated on the ballot paper to identify the marked position. Done.

In addition, the transfer module 140 serves to transfer the ballot paper 10 inserted into the reading unit 110.

To this end, the transfer module 140 is a transfer path unit 155 for guiding a path in which the ballot paper is transferred, a transfer roller 150 for transferring the ballot paper 10 along the transfer path unit 155 and It is configured to include a drive motor (not shown) for driving the feed roller 150.

On the other hand, the irradiation module 120 is provided on the transfer path unit 155, the irradiation module 120 is irradiated to the ballot paper after receiving the reflected light through the detection module 130 The support unit 170 and the pressure roller 180 are provided at a position corresponding to the irradiation module 120 so as to perform an accurate sensing operation.

The pressure roller 180 allows the light to be irradiated through the irradiation module in the state where the ballot paper transferred onto the irradiation module 120 and the support unit 170 is completely unfolded so that accurate detection operation can be made. Play a role.

That is, if the ballot is stored in the bent or wrinkled state voter is stored in the reading unit 110, the detection module 120 and the detection module 130 may not be accurately detected, the By using the pressure roller 180 to make the ballot flat state is to enable accurate detection.

The electronic counting device 100 of the present invention is further provided with a classification unit 220 to operate in conjunction with the reading unit 110.

The sorting unit 220 has a structure connected to the guide path unit 155, the ballot paper 10 is transferred through the guide path unit 155, the ballot paper according to the reading of the ballot paper 10 It is provided with a plurality of sorting chamber 230 to be sorted and stored.

In addition, the sorting unit 220 is provided with a sorting cam to transfer the ballots to each of the sorting chambers 230 in accordance with the reading result of the ballot paper 12.
Hereinafter, the irradiation module and the sensing module will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 5.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the electronic counting device 100 of the present invention, the irradiation module 120 has a second light irradiation module 121 and a first light irradiation module inside the irradiation module case 123 forming an appearance. 122 is provided.

Here, the first light refers to light in the visible light wavelength region applied in a conventional conventional scan method, and the second light refers to light in the ultraviolet and infrared light regions, that is, the ultraviolet (ultraviolet ray) / IR (infrared ray) wavelength region.

Meanwhile, the sensing module 130 also includes a second light sensing module 131 and a first light sensing module 132 in the sensing module case 133 in response to the irradiation module 120.

In addition, the second light irradiation module 121 irradiates the second light to detect the marked special sample and a second light source 121L and a second light source in which the second light source 121L is installed inside. It is comprised including the case 121K.

At this time, the second light case 121K is provided with openings 121T at both sides so as to be reflected in opposite directions after the light of the second light source 121L installed therein is irradiated to the ballot paper.

Here, as shown in the second light case 121K, it is preferable that a reflector 121M is provided at an appropriate position so that the light of the second light source 121L is concentrated and irradiated toward the ballot paper.

As the second light source used in the present invention, UV or IR lamps or the like will be applied.

In addition, in response to the second light irradiation module 121, the second light detection module 131 passes through the slit 131S through which the second light reflected from the ballot paper passes and the slit 131S. It is configured to include a detection sensor (131G) for detecting.

Next, the first light irradiation module 122 is a first light source 122L for scanning the ballot by irradiating the first light and the first light source 122L is installed inside It is comprised including the light case 122K and the opening part 122T through which a light source passes.

It is preferable that a reflecting mirror 122M is also provided inside the first light case 122K.

The first light detection module 132 also includes a slit 132S through which the first light reflected from the ballot paper passes and a detection sensor 132G for detecting light passing through the slit 132S. do.

The irradiation module case 123 and the detection module case 133 may irradiate the ballot paper with the light emitted from the second light source 121L and the first light source 122L, respectively, as well as the second light detection. Of course, the module 131 and the first light detection module 132 may be formed to be delivered.

On the other hand, the survey module case 123 and the support unit 170 is provided to be spaced apart by a predetermined distance (d) enough to pass the ballot paper.

At this time, the pressure roller 180 provided in the support unit 170 by pressing the ballot paper passing between the irradiation module 120 and the support unit 170 to achieve a flat state as possible by recognition of the irradiated light The work is configured to be easy.

In addition, the electronic counting device of the present invention, as shown in Figure 6, is provided with a control unit 300, the control unit 300, the irradiation module 120, the detection module 130, the transfer module 140 And main components of the sorting unit 220 are electrically connected to each other.

Referring to the operation of the electronic counting device of the present invention configured as described above are as follows.

A party or a candidate who votes to vote is marked using a separate marking member (not shown) on the marking unit 12 (see FIG. 1) to enable marking with a special sample, such as UV ink or IR ink. In other words, the separate marking member will form a kind of painting.

As such, the marking unit 13 marked by the voter using the marking member is shown in FIG. 1.

Through the inlet 101 of the electronic counting device shown in Figures 2 to 4 attached to the voter using a special pigment equipped with a separate marking member and a special sample to the marking portion 12 of the ballot paper (13) Put the ballot (10) to be provided.

In addition, the ballot paper 10 introduced into the reading unit 110 is transferred along the transfer path part 155 according to the driving of the transfer roller 150.

Here, since the number of voters and the number of columns of the ballot section and the size of the ballot paper are all varied according to the type of election, the control unit 300 inputs the type of election and the type of ballot paper through a detection module. Ensure accurate detection and counting results are achieved.

In addition, by calculating the speed of the drive motor for driving the feed roller 150, and at the same time to be able to adjust the speed of the drive motor 270 on the basis of the calculated results will be able to make the ballot paper sensing operation is made. .

That is, the ballot paper conveyed along the transfer path unit 155 passes through the survey module 120 and the sensing module 130, and the position of the marking unit marked by the voter is determined to calculate the counting result.

Hereinafter, the sensing operation through the irradiation module 120 and the sensing module 130 will be described.

That is, when the ballot paper 10 passes through the second light irradiation module 121, the light of the second light source 121L for irradiating UV or IR light is irradiated onto the ballot paper.

At this time, the light of the second light source 121L may be concentrated and irradiated through the second light slit 121T by a reflector provided inside the second light case 121K.

Then, the light irradiated on the ballot paper is reflected and passed through the second light detection slit 131S to be detected by the second light detection sensor 131G.

In particular, the second light sensing module 131 is detected by the voter is marked by the marking unit, that is, the position of the marking unit with a special sample is detected.

As a result, the voting result of the voter voted through the position of the marking unit 13 detected through the second light irradiation module 121 and the second light detection module 131 is calculated, and the read voting information immediately It can be databaseized or sent to the Central Election Commission's server.

In the case of the electronic counting device of the present invention, even when dirt is on the ballot, the detection sensor 230 detects only the marked part using a special sample and reads the result of the ballot, so that accurate counting is possible, such as an invalid vote. It is possible to prevent the occurrence.

On the other hand, since the present invention is provided with a first light irradiation module that can be separately scanned in general, it is also possible to scan the image of the ballot like the electronic counting device used in the past.

That is, through the first light sensor 132G which receives the first light reflected through the first light source 122L and detects the shape thereof, it is also possible to scan an image of a ballot like a general scanning device. In addition to the recognition work of the marking part made up of special samples, the image scanning work on the entire ballot was performed at the same time.

As described above, when the ballot paper is read using the sensor 230 and the scan module 250 simultaneously, the marking unit 110 can be recognized more accurately, thereby increasing the recognition rate.

In this case, the sensor 110 detects the location of the marking unit 110 by using the detection sensor 230, and stores the image of the ballot paper obtained by using the scan module 250. It can also be used as data that proves it.

And, using the scan module 250 without operating the sensor 230, as in the past, it is also possible to vote using the ink or ink for marking as a general mark marker of course.

In addition, the electronic counting device 100 of the present invention further comprises a sorting unit 220 for storing and storing the ballot paper 10 on which the reading operation is completed according to the counting result.

The sorting unit 260 has a structure connected to the guide path 155 of the reading unit 110 and is automatically transferred to the sorting chamber 230 corresponding to the ballot paper according to the read result.

As described above, the ballots transferred to the respective classification chambers 230 according to the result of the voting can be used as contrasting and evidence data of the election results later, and thus has the advantage that the ballots can be easily used and stored. Come.

As described above, according to the present invention, by marking using a special sample such as UV ink or IR ink, and detecting only the special sample using a detection sensor capable of detecting a special sample provided in the electronic counting device, the voting result Since the reading, the accurate and rapid detection of the marking portion and the voting can be achieved.

In addition, according to the present invention, since voting results and evidence are secured automatically, it is advantageous in terms of cost and the effect of reducing the number of people for voting.

Furthermore, since the voting proceeds using a special sample that is not easily available and the voting results are counted through the detection of the special sample, voting due to counterfeiting or illegality can be prevented.

As described above, the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, and the fact that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms in addition to the above-described embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope thereof has ordinary skill in the art. It is obvious to them. Therefore, the above-described embodiments should be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive, and thus, the present invention is not limited to the above description and may be modified within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

10: Ballot Paper 11: Optional Information Section
12: marking part 13: marking part
100: electronic counting device 120: survey module
121: second light irradiation module 121M: second light reflector
121K: Second Light Case 121L: Second Light Source
121T: Second Light Slit 122: First Light Irradiation Module
122M: First Light Reflector 122K: First Light Case
122L: First Light Source 122T: First Light Slit
130: detection module 131: second light detection module
131S: second light detection slit 131G: second light detection sensor
132: first light detection module 132S: first light detection slit
132G: first light sensor 150: feed roller
170: support portion 180: pressure roller
220: classification unit 230: classification classification chamber

Claims (11)

In reading the voting results published on a ballot paper provided with a selection information item section and a marking section for marking with a special sample detected when irradiating light outside the wavelength range of visible light,
A case having an input part forming an appearance and a ballot paper inserted therein;
A conveying path part provided in the case and forming a conveying path of the inserted ballot paper;
A transfer module provided in the case to transfer the ballot paper along the transfer path part;
A first light irradiation module for irradiating the first light of the visible light wavelength region applied to the ballot paper conveyed by the transfer module during a general scan;
A first light sensing module that reads the ballot through the first light reflected from the ballot;
A second light irradiation module for irradiating a second light corresponding to a UV / IR wavelength region with the ballot paper conveyed by the transfer module; And
A second light sensing module that reads a marking position of the mark unit of the ballot through the second light reflected from the ballot;
Electronic ticketing device configured to include. The method of claim 1,
The transfer module,
A transfer path unit provided to slide the ballot paper in the case; And
A conveying roller for moving the ballot paper along the conveying path part;
Electronic ticketing device characterized in that it comprises a. The method of claim 1,
The second light irradiation module,
A second light source configured to detect the marked special sample by irradiating the second light; And
A second light case in which the second light source is installed inside;
Electronic ticketing device characterized in that it comprises a. The method of claim 3,
The electronic counting device, characterized in that the second light case is provided with a second light reflector to the second light through the second light source is concentrated to one side of the second light case. The method of claim 1,
The second light detection module,
A slit through which the second light reflected from the ballot paper passes; And
A sensor for sensing a second light passing through the slit;
Electronic ticketing device characterized in that it comprises a. The method of claim 1,
The first light irradiation module,
A first light source configured to detect the sample from which the reflected light in the visible light region is generated by irradiating the first light; And
A first light case in which the first light source is installed inside;
Electronic ticketing device characterized in that it comprises a. The method of claim 6,
The electronic counting device, characterized in that the first light case is provided inside the first light case is provided with a first light reflecting mirror to concentrate the first light through the first light source to one side of the first light case. The method of claim 1,
The first light detection module,
A slit through which the first light reflected from the ballot paper passes; And
A sensor for sensing the first light passing through the slit;
Electronic ticketing device characterized in that it comprises a. The method of claim 1,
And a sorting unit configured to form a structure connected to the guide path part so that the ballot paper is transferred through the guide path part, and the ballot paper is classified according to the reading of the ballot paper. 10. The method of claim 9,
The sorting unit,
A plurality of sorting chambers in which ballot papers are classified and stored according to the reading result; And
A sorting cam for transferring ballots to each sorting chamber according to the reading result;
Electronic counting device, characterized in that configured to include. The method of claim 1,
Is provided on the conveying path portion to flatten the input ballot paper and the irradiation of light through the second light irradiation module and the first light irradiation module and the light through the second light sensing module and the first light sensing module Electronic counting device characterized in that the pressure roller is further configured to facilitate the detection.

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