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To: Zeev Hed who wrote (60930)11/12/2000 11:12:03 AM
From: Bill Jackson  Read Replies (1) of 93625
 
Zeev, This punch method:, is it a true punched out disc, like confetti or is it a burst type, where there exists the potential for the burst splayed out paper to refold back and partially mask the hole.?
In the punch method as the punch wears it can leave a small bit of paper along one side so the punched out disc is on a hinge and can fold back and mask the hole?.
In both of these scenarios an optical reader can make an error depending on the threshold, etc etc. Ideally the disk is solid black and the threshold is low so that even 5% punched would indicate a punched ballot(indicating 95% foldback?)
Ideally the reader will have an air jet to open any splayed holes? but these might be machines made for the lowest quote.
Perhaps a Floridian can make a comment on this.
It certainly would need a visual inspection to determine the truth in these cases.
The machine can rapidly screen the ballots for (A) no punches and(B) 2 or more punches, lightening the inspection load. I assume it is able to stream bad ballots one way and good ones the other. A spot check of a sample of good ballots would suffice, IMO. If the machine has no streamsmarts, manual is the only way.

Bill
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