3D Electoral Module for collecting signatures.

To prevent the inclusion of erroneous signatures from individuals supporting political parties, a collaborative effort between the National University of Engineering (UNI) and the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) has resulted in the development of a technological system. This system utilizes biometric fingerprint records to accurately verify the identity of each citizen wishing to join a political organization.

The prototype of this biometric registration module captures three essential pieces of information: the National Identity Document (DNI), the individual's fingerprint, and their signature. The process of citizen adherence to a political group involves initially scanning their DNI, followed by digitally capturing their signature using a tablet integrated into the module, and concluding with the fingerprint scan using specialized hardware similar to that used in banking institutions.

The team then cross-references this fingerprint with the one stored in the individual's identity document to confirm their identity. If the data matches, the adherence is recorded as valid; otherwise, it is rejected. This verification process takes only seconds to complete.

Additionally, for the convenience of promoters, the module maintains a log of validated adherences and can promptly transmit this information to the ONPE. The ONPE automatically consolidates the number of verified adherents. This technological advancement aims to significantly reduce inaccuracies resulting from poorly executed or forged signatures. Moreover, it streamlines the efforts of political organizations by providing real-time insights into the accumulated valid adherences categorized by geographic location, gender, age range, etc. This data allows for more effective planning of signature collection campaigns.

Figure 1. 3D Design of the electoral module.

Figure 2. 3D Printed Prototype