Project Description:

The IoT Smart Voting System is a secure, transparent, and tamper-proof electronic voting system built using IoT technology. It aims to replace traditional ballot-based voting with a digital system that authenticates voters, allows secure casting of votes, and stores results in real-time on the cloud or a secure server.

The system ensures only authorized individuals can vote once and provides instant vote counting, drastically reducing the time, cost, and risk of human error or fraud during elections.

Key Features:

1. Secure Voter Authentication
   Uses biometric verification (fingerprint/facial recognition) or RFID cards for authenticating voters before allowing access.

2. Digital Vote Casting
   Voters cast their vote using a touchscreen, keypad, or mobile app connected to the IoT-enabled device.

3. One-Person-One-Vote Rule Enforcement
   Ensures that once a person has voted, they cannot vote again.

4. Real-Time Cloud-Based Storage
   Every vote is encrypted and instantly stored in a cloud database or a private blockchain for integrity and transparency.

5. Live Result Monitoring
   Election officials can view vote counts in real time through a secure dashboard.

6. Tamper and Fraud Detection
   Any attempt to tamper with the hardware or software triggers alerts and logs the activity.

Technology Stack:

• Hardware:

  • ESP32 / Raspberry Pi (microcontroller)

  • Biometric scanner (e.g., fingerprint module R305) / RFID reader (RC522)

  • Touchscreen or keypad for input

  • Buzzer, LED indicators

• Software:

  • Backend: PHP / Node.js with MySQL or Firebase

  • Frontend: HTML, CSS, JS, Bootstrap (admin panel)

  • Optional: Blockchain integration for immutable record keeping

• Communication:

  • Wi-Fi or GSM module for internet connectivity

  • MQTT protocol for lightweight messaging