Discussion of all things related to Public Domain

[tom poe <tompoe AT ableweb.net>]

Hello:  There's a compelling public interest in any patents associated
with voting, and encumbering the ability of the voter to verify their
ballots and protect their right to vote.  I hope to discuss this matter
further with my elected officials.  Please provide the patent
information you are referring to.  I would like to see your company
providing voting machines for Nevada, and look forward to resolving the
delay in providing voter verification and ballot protection in the event
of recounts. 
Thanks,
Tom Poe
Open Studios
Reno, NV
http://www.studioforrecording.org/

On Tue, 2003-04-15 at 07:46, James Minadeo wrote:
> Tom, 
> 
> Thanks for your interest in Avante's Vote-Trakker.  Yes, we are the first 
> company to provide the voters with the convenience and capabilities of a 
> touch screen combined with a printout of the voter's selections that they 
> can view and verify.  We can say we are the first because coming soon will 
> be our US and International Patents granted for this process.  We are also 
> the first company that is nationally certified (NASED) to sell voting 
> machines with this feature.  We are in the process of going state to state 
> to get certified.  I believe we are not certified in Nevada as of yet.  We 
> are certified in California, Coloroda, and Utah (your surrounding states) 
> plus about 11 other states.  If you have any other questions, please 
> contact me via this email address or call our office at 609-799-8896 and 
> ask for me.  
> 
> Regards, 
> 
> James Minadeo
> Technical Support Manager
> Avante International Technology, Inc.