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RFID Based Electronic Voting Machine Using Microcontroller Dr. S.M.Kulkarni1, Umesh Waykole2, Janvi Kharade3, Shweta Bhalke4, Shubham Khandare5 Electronic telecommunication Department,Padmabhooshan Vasantdada Patil Institute of Technology ,Bavdhan Pune. ---------------------------------------------------------------------***---------------------------------------------------------------------
Abstract - Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) have
to enter a password (if necessary) and vote through a keypad. The system keeps votes safely in memory, such that every voter can only vote once.
greatly transformed the voting process by providing efficiency, security, and reliability compared to paperbased systems. This paper discusses the incorporation of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) authentication in EVMs to boost security, eradicate electoral fraud, and simplify the voting process. The system makes sure that only qualified voters can vote by applying RFID-based voter verification. The suggested system offers a safe and effective method for electronic voting while preserving the secrecy of the voters and authenticity. KeyWords: Electronic Voting Machine, Security, Prevention of Electoral Fraud.
A microcontroller controls the RFID reader, keypad, and LCD display to avoid manual mistakes and external interference. The last vote tally is shown on the LCD screen and can be saved in EEPROM for record purposes. The system also provides computer interfacing through RS232 for secure data transfer.
RFID,
1.INTRODUCTION Voting is a fundamental democratic process that enables citizens to elect their representatives. Traditional voting methods, such as paper ballots, have been prone to various forms of electoral fraud, including vote duplication, impersonation, and result manipulation. Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) have emerged as a technological solution to address these challenges by digitizing the voting process and reducing human intervention. To counteract these problems, contemporary voting systems utilize RFID mechanisms to ensure improved voter verification. RFID technology is employed for identifying voters by means of special identification cards scanning allows only the authentic voter to cast a vote.This authentication mechanism ensures greater security, avoids unauthorized voting, and upholds electoral integrity.
Fig.1: Circuit Diagram This cost-cutting, tamper-evident EVM enhances accuracy, speed, and eliminates manual count of votes. Biometric login and wireless transfer of data might be future refinements for maximum security.
The suggested EVM is superior to traditional ones since it uses an RFID module and a better authentication system. It does not involve human mistakes in counting votes and shows the results directly on an LCD screen, minimizing controversy and increasing transparency.
3. COMPONENTS: 3.1 SST89E516RD Microcontroller The SST89E516RD-40-C-PIE is an SST's FlashFlex family 8-bit 8051-compatible microcontroller with 72 KB SuperFlash EEPROM (64 KB primary + 8 KB secondary) and 1 KB RAM. It runs at 0–40 MHz (5V) and has provision for up to 64 KB of external program and data memory. Key features are three 16-bit timers, improved UART, SPI interface, programmable watchdog timer, and several low-power modes. It also provides high-current drive ports, 10 interrupt sources, and in-application
2. PROPOSED SYSTEM The system suggested improves voting efficiency and security through the use of RFID technology to authenticate voters. Every registered voter is issued an RFID card that is read by the EVM to confirm identity. After a successful authentication, the voter is prompted
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