MUMBAI, India, May 1 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611024043 A) filed by Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, on Feb. 28, for 'a secure and scalable internet-based smart voting system with multi-factor authentication and encrypted vote processing.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Vivek Arya; and Dipanshu.
The application for the patent was published on May 1, under issue no. 18/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to an online smart voting system configured to enable secure and remote participation in elections using internet-enabled devices. The system includes a voter interface for casting digital ballots, an authentication module employing multi-factor authentication, including optional biometric verification, to ensure voter identity, and an encryption module that applies end-to-end cryptographic techniques to protect vote confidentiality and integrity. Encrypted votes are securely stored and may optionally be recorded on a blockchain-based ledger to provide immutability, transparency, and auditability. An automated vote counting module processes stored votes in real time to generate accurate election results without manual intervention. The system eliminates the need for physical polling stations, reduces administrative costs and delays, and improves accessibility for remote, overseas, and differently abled voters. The invention addresses security, transparency, and scalability limitations of prior voting systems and is applicable to governmental, corporate, and institutional elections."
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