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VIBS Write-In Instruction Modifications
The outcome of the BS 4.1.6 evaluation by the Florida Division of
Elections is they are requiring three modifications before certification
will be granted.
One of the changes is modification of the Write-In Instruction Set and
prompts. There two basic modifications required in the write-in
mode:
Explain the assignments of letters to the 2 through 9 keys more
fully.
Change the wording of: "To
finish entering this write in candidate, press 0."
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Examples of possible modifications:
1. Explanation of letter assignments to keys:
"To enter letters of the
candidate name, press 2 through 9. The 2 key is assigned A, B, C. The
3 key is assigned D, E, F. The 4 key is assigned G, H, I. The 5 key is
assigned J, K, L. The 6 key is assigned M, N, O. The 7 key is assigned P,
Q, R, S. The 8 key is assigned T, U, V. The 9 key is assigned W, X, Y, Z.
Press a key multiple times to cycle through the letters assigned to that
key. When you have entered a letter correctly, press 0 to accept that
letter and move on to the next letter. If you forget what key a letter is
assigned to, press various keys until you get close to the letter you
want, then press that key several times to locate the correct letter.
Remember to be methodical and patient while voting.
For Space, press 1.
To Cancel your write in vote, press 0."
Repeat this prompt until the first letter is entered. Then go back to
the regular prompts. example:
Voter enters 7777 for the letter S.
You have entered S.
To accept S, press 0.
To delete S, press *.
Voter presses 0 to accept S. Prompt returns to:
To enter letters of the candidate name, press 2 through 9.
For Space, press 1. etc.
It may be a good idea to include the sentence:
"If you forget what key a
letter is assigned to, press various keys until you get close to the
letter you want, then press that key several times to locate the correct
letter." in the repeating prompt.
2. Change the wording of "To
finish entering ... to:
"To accept your entries and vote for this write in
candidate, press 0."
Note that the required changes must be done before the FL Div
will certify Ballot Station with Audio Ballot capabilities. They have
stated several times that if we get them something promptly, they will
expedite the evaluation and certification.
Mark