Abstract: The present invention generally relates to blockchain technology. Specifically, this invention relates to adapting blockchain technology for the storage of voting data in an electronic voting system. The system includes a distributed network of voting machines in communication with each other. Each voting machine has a barcode scanner, a network communications device and a computer system running a voting client. Votes are received through the barcode scanner or a voter interface system and stored securely on a blockchain. The tally for various candidates in the election is updated and stored as each vote is received and counted. This creates an auditable trail of votes and the tally which can be used to detect, correct, and prevent fraud and error in the vote counting process.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 4, 2017
Publication date:
April 12, 2018
Applicant:
Blockchain Technologies Corporation
Inventors:
Nikolaos Spanos, Andrew R. Martin, Eric T. Dixon
Abstract: The present invention generally relates to blockchain technology. Specifically, this invention relates to adapting blockchain technology for the storage of voting data in an electronic voting system. The system includes a distributed network of voting machines in communication with each other. Each voting machine has a barcode scanner, a network communications device and a computer system running a voting client. Votes are received through the barcode scanner or a voter interface system and stored securely on a blockchain. The tally for various candidates in the election is updated and stored as each vote is received and counted. This creates an auditable trail of votes and the tally which can be used to detect, correct, and prevent fraud and error in the vote counting process.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 14, 2017
Publication date:
December 7, 2017
Applicant:
Blockchain Technologies Corporation
Inventors:
Nikolaos Spanos, Andrew R. Martin, Eric T. Dixon
Abstract: The present invention generally relates to blockchain technology. Specifically, this invention relates to creating a blockchain called a slidechain that allows for multiple valid branches or forks to propagate simultaneously with a customized set of protocol rules embedded in and applied to each fork chain that branches from another chain. The invention generally provides a computer-implemented method for accessing, developing and maintaining a decentralized database through a peer-to-peer network, to preserve the original state of data inputs while adapting to changing circumstances, user preferences, and emerging technological capabilities.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 24, 2015
Publication date:
January 28, 2016
Applicant:
BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Inventors:
Nikolaos Spanos, Andrew R. Martin, Eric T. Dixon, Asterios Steven Geros
Abstract: The present invention generally relates to blockchain technology. Specifically, this invention relates to adapting blockchain technology for the storage of voting data in an electronic voting system. The system includes a distributed network of voting machines in communication with each other. Each voting machine has a barcode scanner, a network communications device and a computer system running a voting client. Votes are received through the barcode scanner or a voter interface system and stored securely on a blockchain. The tally for various candidates in the election is updated and stored as each vote is received and counted. This creates an auditable trail of votes and the tally which can be used to detect, correct, and prevent fraud and error in the vote counting process.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 6, 2015
Publication date:
January 28, 2016
Applicant:
Blockchain Technologies Corporation
Inventors:
Nikolaos Spanos, Andrew R. Martin, Eric T. Dixon