Abstract: A computer-implemented system includes a printing apparatus and a processor. The printing apparatus is configured for printing a ballot and an envelope associated with the ballot and a voter. The processor is configured to access a request file defining voter data from a voter registration database and generate a set of print instructions including ballot print instructions for a ballot and envelope print instructions for an envelope. Both of the ballot print instructions and the envelope print instructions are generated using the request file, and the set of print instructions includes instructions for printing a first machine-readable identifier for the envelope. The processor is further configured to transmit an instruction to the printing apparatus to print the ballot and the envelope using at least a portion of the voter data defined by the request file, the envelope including the first machine-readable identifier corresponding to the voter.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system for on-screen ballot duplication is disclosed, that may be deployed for generating a revised ballot that satisfies predetermined rules or thresholds for further processing.

Abstract: A system for election document processing is disclosed. Image data representative of a scanned election document is matched with a template for processing and consideration of a new elections record. The template defines areas of interest and rules for processing the image data. Data associated with picture elements defining the areas of interest is applied to predetermined validation functions to validate whether the image data includes sufficient information for populating predefined fields and accepting the scanned election document. Additional functions are applied to the image data to compare the image data with information of a voter registration database in order to verify a voter associated with the election document. The scanned election document is further processed for validation sampling.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a voter list, and receiving a plurality of different types of ballot images. The method includes using a control program to form a side file which associates the ballot images with the voter list, wherein the control program selects a ballot image which corresponds to a selected voter of the voter list. The method includes forming a print job which includes the selected ballot image, and printing the print job to form an unused ballot which includes the selected ballot image. The method includes comparing an image of the unused ballot with the selected ballot image.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a voter list which includes a key identifier, and receiving a plurality of different types of ballot images. A control program, which operates a computer, is used to form a side file which associates the ballot images with the voter list, wherein the control program selects a ballot image, in response to the key identifier, which corresponds to a selected voter of the voter list. A print job, which includes the selected ballot image, is formed. The print job is printed to form an unused ballot.

Abstract: An election ballot printing system includes a printer and electronic imaging device operatively coupled to a computer. The electronic imaging device images a ballot outputted by the printer in response to an indication provided by the computer. The electronic imaging device flows information corresponding to the ballot to the computer.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a voter list and one or more different types of ballot images. The method includes receiving a side file which associates the ballot images with the voters of the voter list, and using a control program to access the side file and select one of the ballot images which corresponds to a selected voter of the voter list. A print job is formed which includes the selected ballot image.

Abstract: An election ballot printing system includes a printer support structure which carries a printer. The printer and printer support structure are coupled together so that movement between them is restricted. A printer feed tray extension is carried by the printer support structure, wherein the printer feed tray extension includes a ramp and opposed guide rails which extend along the ramp. The opposed guide rails are positioned to guide a ballot into an input port of the printer.

Abstract: An election ballot printing system includes a support structure having an inner volume, wherein the support structure carries a printer and a computer. The support structure includes a door which is repeatably moveable between open and closed positions. The door carries the computer, so the computer is repeatably moveable between positions inside and outside the inner volume.