Election Systems & Software DS200 Digital Scan System
Name/Model: DS200 Digital Scan System
Vendor: Election Systems & Software
Brief Description: The ES&S DS200 is a precinct-based, voter-activated paper ballot counter and vote tabulator. The DS200 possesses a 12” LCD touch screen, which is used to provide voters with feedback, such as an overvote warning. When the polls close, the ES&S DS200 prints out the voter logs so election officials can have a paper tally.
Detailed Voting Process: The ES&S DS200 functions much like a traditional paper ballot system. Upon entering the voting precinct, the voter will receive a paper ballot; the voter then shades in the paper ballot with any standard pen or pencil and inserts the ballot into the ES&S DS200, where they are given a chance to review their votes. As votes are entered, the ES&S DS200 stores the vote tallies on its internal memory card. Optional land line and wireless modems are available for the DS200. When the polls close, the ES&S DS200’s internal printer prints out the precinct’s vote report on paper. The DS 200 was used for the first time in the Florida Primary, September, 2008
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