Secure and Scalable Online Voting System

Abstract

This invention relates to an online voting system designed to offer secure, scalable, and user-friendly mechanisms for conducting elections over the internet. The system ensures voter privacy, vote integrity, and allows for real-time monitoring of voting activities while preventing unauthorized access or tampering. It leverages advanced encryption protocols and blockchain technology to provide transparency, auditability, and immutability of votes. The system is adaptable for various types of elections, including government, corporate, and organizational voting processes.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF INVENTION
[001] The present invention pertains to the field of electronic voting systems, specifically focusing on online voting platforms that utilize cryptographic methods and blockchain technology to ensure secure and verifiable election processes.
BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART
[002] Traditional voting systems, both paper-based and electronic, have several challenges including accessibility, security vulnerabilities, and susceptibility to fraud. Existing online voting systems suffer from issues such as lack of voter anonymity, data manipulation, and vote tampering. This invention addresses these shortcomings by providing a secure system that ensures voter authentication, data encryption, and an immutable ledger of votes.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[003] The invention introduces a secure online voting system that guarantees voter anonymity and vote integrity using multi-layered encryption and blockchain technology. The system is designed for scalability, allowing for large-scale elections without performance degradation. It incorporates two-factor authentication for voters, encrypted ballots, and a distributed ledger for vote recording. An essential feature of the system is its ability to provide real-time results while maintaining the transparency and auditability of the voting process.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[013] The system consists of several modules:
• Voter Authentication Module: Ensures secure voter registration using two-factor authentication and cryptographic keys.
• Voting Module: Allows voters to cast their votes through an encrypted channel, ensuring that the vote is anonymous and tamper-proof.
• Blockchain Ledger: A distributed ledger records each vote to ensure transparency and prevent vote manipulation.
• Audit and Monitoring System: This component enables real-time monitoring and post-election audits to verify the integrity of the votes. , C , Claims:1. A secure online voting system comprising a voter authentication module, a voting module, and a blockchain-based distributed ledger for ensuring the security and integrity of the voting process.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein the voter authentication module uses two-factor authentication to verify voter identity.
3. The system of claim 1, wherein the voting module provides end-to-end encryption of votes.
4. The system of claim 1, wherein the blockchain ledger provides an immutable record of all votes cast, ensuring transparency and auditability.

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