VOTE RECORDING & COUNTING APPARATUS AND METHOD

摘要

The present invention relates to apparatus and a method of recording and counting votes. Apparatus is provided comprising a writing implement (1) having a writing tip (2); means for electronically sensing the position of the writing tip (2) relative to a datum position; and means for electronically interpreting positions of the writing tip (2) sensed by said sensing means so as to provide an electronic indication of a mark applied to a voting paper with the writing implement (1) during use.