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# RE: VIBS write in end game (was Re add separate initial instruction text file to VIBS)

- To: <rcr@dieboldes.com>
- Subject: RE: VIBS write in end game (was Re add separate initial instruction text file to VIBS)
- From: "Ken Clark" <ken@dieboldes.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2002 14:53:10 -0800
- Importance: Normal
- In-reply-to: <2.1-165188-520-A-OEWW@mail.earthlink.net>

    Okay, good catch.  Star it is, for lack of something better.

    Ken

    > -----Original Message-----
    > From: owner-rcr@dieboldes.com [mailto:owner-rcr@dieboldes.com]On Behalf Of Mark S
    > Earley
    > Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 11:24 PM
    > To: rcr@dieboldes.com
    > Subject: RE: VIBS write in end game (was Re add separate initial
    > instruction text file to VIBS)
    >
    >
    > I thiink these changes will work. First listed are the program changes
    > to BS. Then are listed the script changes to TSTEXT.
    >
    > PROGRAM CHANGES:
    >
    > 1. Ballot Review start at first race.
    >
    > 2. VIBS WI Confirm press 9.
    >
    > 3. VIBS WI Cancel press STAR. (see below for explanation.)
    >
    > SCRIPT CHANGES:
    >
    > I think I have a virtually finished script. I did find one problem with
    > the proposed changes to the WI ToCancel script. The suggestion to make
    > it a 5 will not work, since this script is used in the opening of the
    > write in sequence. In this spot, the 5 will conflict with the potential
    > for a letter press in that instance. The 5 key in the opening if used to
    > cancel also represents the letters jkl. The only key we can use is the
    > STAR. In either instance that the cancel script plays, the STAR key does
    > not seem to be a valid entry at this time, so it seems that it can be
    > used to replace the 0 key as the to cancel key press.
    >
    >
    > A. VIBS Welcome:
    > Welcome to the Audio Ballot Voting System. The Audio Ballot uses a
    > standard 12 key telephone type keypad to navigate through the ballot and
    > make voting selections. The 5 key has a raised feature to help the voter
    > maintain orientation with the keypad. The headphones have a rotary
    > volume control on the cord. Please be methodical and patient when using
    > the audio ballot. At the end of the ballot, you will be prompted to cast
    > your ballot or review it.
    >
    > B. VIBS Instructions
    > The main navigation keys are the 4, 5, and 6 keys. Pressing the 4 key
    > moves you backward through the ballot to the previous candidate or race.
    > Pressing the 5 key selects or unselects a candidate. Pressing the 6 key
    > moves you forward through the ballot to the next candidate or race. If
    > you want to change your vote, you must first unselect your current
    > choice by moving to that candidate and then press the 5 key. Other keys
    > will be explained if and when needed. The 0 key is a help key. To replay
    > these instructions at any time, press 0. If you get confused during the
    > voting process, pause and wait for instructions.
    >
    >
    > C. VIBS CastConfirm
    > You have chosen to cast your ballot. To confirm, press 9. To review your
    > ballot starting with the first race, press 4.
    >
    >
    > D. VIBS Write-In Welcome:
    > Please listen carefully to all instructions while voting the write-in
    > ballot. For write-in candidate names, letters are assigned to the keys
    > according to the standard telephone keypad.  Pressing a key multiple
    > times will cycle through the letters assigned to that key.  If you are
    > unsure of which 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. When you have found the letter you want,
    > pause for more instructions.
    >
    >
    > E. VIBS Write-In Instructions:
    > To enter letters of the candidate’s name, press keys 2 through 9.
    > Pressing a key multiple  times will cycle through the letters assigned
    > to that key.  For a space between names, press 1. These instructions
    > will repeat.
    >
    >
    > F WI ToCancel
    > To cancel your write in vote at this time, press STAR.
    >
    >
    > G.. VIBS Write-In Accept:
    > To accept your entries and vote for this write-in candidate, press 0
    >
    >
    > H. WI Confirm
    > To confirm, press 9.To continue entering write in candidate, press 1.

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