Smartmatic

Smartmatic’s Vehicle Detection Solution performs automated reading of license plates on vehicles moving at speeds up to 160 Km/h. Depending on the operating environment, it can be applied to: detect vehicles wanted in relation to crimes committed such as kidnappings, theft or terrorist activity, or control vehicular access to maximum security or restricted areas.

This sophisticated solution is based on advanced high-resolution vehicle image-capturing devices that perform flawlessly even when the vehicle is moving at over 160 Km/h. The images are processed in real time by an optical character recognition (OCR) algorithm and transmitted through networks to a central location, where the license plate number is cross referenced against databases. If a restrictive factor is listed in association with that license plate, an alert is issued.

Smartmatic delivers complete turn-key solutions that empower government agencies to provide the most effective, coordinated public safety services available.

All countries in the World conduct censuses to know how many people they have, where they are and what their necessities are. This information is useful for the design and implementation of services and programs that effectively improve the quality of life of citizens.

To make the process of collecting and processing data quickly, Smartmatic introduces CENSYS, which allows, in record time, to gather, process, analyze and query statistical information on demographic, economic and social structures of a country.

CENSYS is ideal for on-the-field data collection, rapid analysis, interpretation and aggregation of information, achieving significant savings to the nation.

The Census Solution from Smartmatic ensures accurate information: data collected by agents are automatically validated and the complete process (collection, transmission, consolidation and analysis of census data) it’s 10 times faster than traditional censuses.

SAES-2800

Paper ballot high-speed optical scanner for centralized count.

Key Features:

• 100% auditable.

• Maximum accuracy ballot processing.

• Votes encrypted with 256-bit symmetric algorithms.

• PC/Laptop integration for user interface.

• Secure unidirectional data transmission capabilities (LAN, land phone lines, GSM, CDMA, and satellite).

 SAES-1800

Accountability and Accessibility are the defining advantages of the SAES-1800. This third generation ballot device is a Precint-Based Optical Scanner designed to register and tally votes entered on a paper ballot with maximum security.

 Key Features:

Transparent: The SAES-1800 stores a digital image of every ballot cast, and appends to each image an audit record that clearly indicates how that ballot was interpreted by the system, leaving no room for error or doubt.

Keeps the voter’s experience: It allows voting on paper the traditional way, only automating the counting and transmission processes.

Easy to use: Ballots can be inserted in any orientation, and both sides of the paper ballot can be read on a single pass, optimizing the voting and tallying processes.

Ballot Design: Supports bar coding, invisible ink, security paper and more, to guarantee ballot authenticity.

Ballot Handling: Supports any mark type, such as shaded circles (full and partial), checkmarks and/or crosses. Also supports multiple ballot layouts.

Treatment of fake, invalid or previously scanned ballots: The SAES-1800 Precinct Tabulator can be configured to reject unacceptable ballots automatically by diverting them to an alternative container.

Treatment of over-under-voting: The SAES-1800 Precinct Tabulator can be configured to alert the voter in these instances, or to automatically apply the counting rules defined.

Mexico D.F., April 11, 2012.-Smartmatic, a world leader in technology solutions for Governments, and Italy based Green Bit SpA, a leading supplier of FBI certified Livescan systems, proudly announced their joint efforts to provide a biometric enrollment solution for the Mexican Federal Election Institute (IFE).

Smartmatic, a specialist in Electoral and Identity Management solutions partnered with Green Bit to offer a live fingerprint scanner for this project. More than 1,300 DactyScan84n have been delivered to the Mexican authorities in charge of deploying the devices throughout the country to biometrically register voters.

“We are pleased to participate in this forward-looking biometric enrollment project. The initiative, currently undertaken by the Federal Election Institute, will bring enormous benefits to a vast number of Mexican voters”, said Antonio Mugica, CEO of Smartmatic. “Teaming up our identity management technology with Green Bit’s next generation devices has allowed us to develop an up to date solution that will respond to current IFE’s requirements, guaranteeing a complete, secure and expedite project,” added Mugica.

After challenging technical tests, the Green Bit DactyScan84n was found to be fully compliant with the ambitious specifications set by the IFE and eventually chosen over other competitors. The DactyScan84n is an FBI IAFIS IQS Appendix F certified 10-print Livescan already used in many countries for Government ID and Law Enforcement projects.

Adriano De Luca, CEO of Green Bit S.p.A., is “glad of the successful cooperation with Smartmatic which demonstrated to be a reliable partner strictly focused on success eventually enabling the Public Authorities to go live with the eVoter registration project on time”, adding proudly that “once again Green Bit was able to convince the decision makers with the high quality intrinsic to Green Bit products while being competitive in pricing as well thus allowing for our partner to gain a competitive edge.”

A sturdy, lightweight voting machine featuring simplicity of use and bullet-proof reliability. The SAES-888, a next-generation touch-based voting machine accommodates a paper ballot, mimicking a traditional voting setup and guaranteeing absolute accuracy.

Key Features:

• Absolute transparency: Every vote cast has a physical representation in the form of a paper trail for immediate audit. This provides a unique mechanism to attest the accuracy of the system.

• Advanced encryption: The SAES-888 uses the latest standards in digital security for both symmetric (Advanced Encryption Standard) and asymmetric (RSA) encryption.

• 100% embedded technology: No commercial operating system, means no viruses or threats can affect the performance of the SAES-888.

• Advanced recovery mechanisms: Voting can be safely and quickly resumed by certified replacement units in the unlikely scenario of a malfunction, always safeguarding, in a transparent manner, the integrity of all votes cast.

A next-generation touch based voting machine, featuring electronic ballot extensions, several security levels that make it 100% secure, integrated printer (for vote audit receipts and tally reports) and a special user-interface module designed for handicapped people.

SAES-4200 is the most secure equipment, based on its:

• Use of state-of-the-art digital encryption algorithms, to guarantee the integrity and confidentiality of all stored data.

• Redundant storage to avoid loss information.

• Built-in printer, for auditable vote receipts.

• Secure and versatile transmission mechanisms. SAES-4200 features a 10.4″ voting screen, especially designed for electoral process with multiple choices. SAES-4200 comes with a remote control unit and private headphones designed for visually impaired people.

SAES-4200 is easy to store and mobilize with our storage and transport systems.

SAES-4200 is easy and economic to maintain.

SAES-3370

A next-generation touch based voting machine, featuring a 17″ voting screen.

• 100% auditable. Votes are registered in redundant electronic memory and in several different instances.

• Votes encrypted using 256-bit symmetric algorithms.

• Built-in printer for paper vote receipts, reports, and logs.

• Smart card reader for voting session activation.

• Secure data transmission capabilities over secure unidirectional networks (LAN, landline phone, GSM, CDMA, and satellite).

• Integrated accessibility module for visually impaired voters.

In Cartagena, Smartmatic will be providing a smart card-based Electronic Fare Vending System with the most advanced software and hardware technology in the industry, and our capability to customize the end-to-end system to local needs, laws and regulations.

We will be delivering, installing, maintaining and operating onboard fare collection equipment for the entire bus fleet, including driver terminals, onboard computers, passenger counters, smart card validators and passenger information displays for buses and bus stations. Also we will be installing a full network of PoS devices (for fare sale and reload and informational purposes); a web-based information service as part of a real-time passenger information system, a number of customer service centers, an Operations Control Center, and the fleet management back office. Finally, we will be delivering TransCaribe’s own private wireless trunked radio communications network, a fiber optics network linking all bus stations, and a high-definition video surveillance system for the security of passengers at bus stations, among other deliverables

Smartmatic develops and integrates innovative electronic fare payment technologies to improve efficiency and rider services. We can implement and adapt to local requirements a modern fare payment system, an information system and a fleet management system, with the goal of providing Cartagena citizens with a sustainable and affordable mobility model.

For more information please visit: http://www.smartmatic.com/english/case-studies/view/article/colombia-cartagena-public-transit-automation-2011/

With the new BRT, both residents and visitors will benefit from modern, efficient and safe public transportation.

This service includes the management of all aspects of fare collection, including production and distribution of the contactless smart cards used as payment medium, onboard equipment for new buses, an operations control center to consolidate and manage all information, and GSM and trunked radio communications using dedicated and public networks. It also includes all back-office systems required to guarantee the uninterrupted operation of financial administration, passenger information, and fleet control processes.

The project has been structured as an 18-year concession, during which we are responsible to design, build, operate, support and maintain a complete solution providing all technology and services as per TransCaribe’s specifications and requirements.

TransCaribe

In a voting system, be it manual or automated, accuracy is essential in the act of voting, the vote tally, the transmission and dissemination of results, in such a manner that the intended vote from every voter is respected and accounted for.

When automated voting is implemented correctly, by its scientific and technical nature, it is more accurate than manual voting (which depends on human skills and abilities in the management of the vote tally) and allows instant and mechanical detection of inaccuracies of the system or any tampering attempt during the electoral process.  Accuracy is strictly linked to the potential verification of the act of voting.

a) Costs associated with the acquisition of electoral material:  while electronic voting may represent a significant initial investment in equipment, as well as in training costs, in the medium and long term an automated voting system means great savings for the national treasury.  Tons of paper and physical material are saved, transportation of electoral kits in every electoral process and savings in the safeguarded area and storage, among other things.

b) Costs associated with maintenance of electoral equipment and security / safeguard: In the case of electronic voting, voting machines require maintenance and need to be updated regularly, and also must be stored in a secure place.  Nonetheless, the electronic machines are durable and can be repeatedly used for future events and represent an investment that in the long term will greatly diminish the costs of every election.