Finger Print Based Voting Machine

ABSTRACT

Finger Print based voting machine is basically an embedded
one. Here, the software using a microcontroller controls all the
hardware components. The microcontroller plays an important role in
the system. The main objective of the system is to provide the concept
of the personal identity for each individual. .This requires a unique
product, which has the capability to identify finger print of different
persons. This is possible by a finger print module. The main parts of a
finger print module are optical fingerprint sensor, high performance
DSP processor and Flash. The memory is used for storing the finger
prints.
As a pre-poll procedure the finger prints of all the voters are
collected and stored in a database initially at time of distributing voting
cards. At the time of voting, the option of the voter is taken along with
the finger print. The finger print taken by the scanner is sent to the
microcontroller. If the finger print is matched with the database stored
in the memory then the user can vote.



BLOCK DIAGRM























Microcontroller
Finger print
scanner

Memory
Power
supply

Keypad

LCD
BLOCK DIAGRAM DESCRIPTION
Microcontroller
PIC is a family of Harvard architecture microcontrollers made by
Microchip Technology. The name PIC initially referred to
"Peripheral Interface Controller". Mid-Range devices feature
14-bit program word architecture and are available in 8 to 64-
pin packages. These microcontrollers provide 1.8-5.5V
operation, speeds up to 20 MHz; interrupt handling and an 8-
level deep stack. These devices are available in various
peripheral and memory configurations and feature serial analog
and digital peripherals.

Finger print scanner
The scanner read the finger print and sends the corresponding
digital data to the microcontroller. It consists of optical
fingerprint sensor, high performance DSP processor and Flash.
It boasts of functions such as fingerprint Login, fingerprint
deletion, fingerprint verification, fingerprint upload, fingerprint
download etc.
Memory
The memory is used to store the finger print database and the
voting count. The device is optimized for use in many industrial
and commercial applications where low power and low voltage
operation are essential.
LCD
The LCD is used to display the finger print matching status and
voting status. This is a basic 16 character by 2 line display which
utilizes the extremely common HD44780 parallel interface chip
set. It will need minimum 6 general I/O pins to interface to this
LCD screen. Includes LED back light. This will work in 4 bit and 8
bit mode.
Keypad
Keypad is used to access the menu and also used for voting
purpose.
Power supply
Power supply module is used to provide the necessary power to
all modules. Here we are using a 5v regulated dc power supply.