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Optical Scan System

Optical Scan System: System by which votes are recorded by means of marks made in voting targets designated on one or both sides of a ballot card or series of…

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System by which votes are recorded by means of marks made in voting targets designated on one or both sides of a ballot card or series of cards. An optical scan system reads and tabulates ballots, usually paper ballots, by scanning the ballot and interpreting the contents.

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Definition 2

A voting system that can scan paper ballots and tally votes. Most older op scan systems use Infrared (IR) scanning technology and ballots with timing marks to accurately scan the ballot.

Source: The State and Local Election Cybersecurity PlaybookType: external
Definition 3

(Op Scan) A voting system that can scan paper ballots and tally votes. Most older op scan systems use Infrared (IR) scanning technology and ballots with timing marks to accurately scan the ballot.

Source: EAC IT Glossary for Election OfficialsType: external

Sources

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC IT Glossary for Election Officials
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EAC Information Technology Terminology
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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