A Novel Method for Facial Recognition Based Smart Voting System Using Machine Learning

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A Novel Method for Facial Recognition Based Smart Voting System
Using Machine Learning
Sakshi
1
, Heena Kousar
2
, Madhumati
3
, Pooja T R
4
, Asst.Prof. Shaeista Begum
5
1-4
Students, Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering ,Government Engineering College, Raichur ,Karnataka ,
India
5
Asst. Professor ,Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering ,Government Engineering College, Raichur ,Karnataka,
India
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Abstract
This paper presents a novel method for implementing a
facial recognition-based smart voting system using machine
learning. The proposed method involves the use of a facial
recognition algorithm that is trained using deep learning
techniques to recognize the faces of registered voters. The
system is designed to improve the accuracy, security, and
speed of the voting process. The system incorporates
additional security measures, such as the use of biometric
data, real-time monitoring, and a one-time password (OTP)
for voter verification, to prevent voter fraud. The proposed
method was evaluated using a dataset of pre-registered
voters, achieving an accuracy rate of 98% in recognizing the
faces of registered voters. The system has the potential to
revolutionize the way we conduct elections, ensuring a fair
and transparent voting process.
Key Words: Facial recognition, machine learning,
smart voting system, deep learning, biometric data,
voter fraud.
1. INTRODUCTION
The traditional method of conducting elections involves a
lengthy process of verification, authentication, and manual
counting, which is often time-consuming and susceptible to
human errors and fraud. The use of facial recognition
technology in the field of voting has gained significant
attention in recent years due to its potential to improve the
accuracy and security of the voting process. In this paper,
we propose a novel method for implementing a facial
recognition-based smart voting system using machine
learning.
The proposed method involves the use of a facial
recognition algorithm that is trained using deep learning
techniques to recognize the faces of registered voters. The
system captures the image of the voter's face and
compares it to the pre-registered images in the database. If
the face matches, the voter is allowed to cast their vote.
The system also incorporates additional security measures,
such as the use of biometric data, real-time monitoring,
and a one-time password (OTP) for voter verification, to
prevent voter fraud.
The proposed system has several advantages over
traditional voting systems, such as improved accuracy,
security, and speed. The use of facial recognition technology
reduces the chances of human errors and prevents voter
fraud, ensuring a fair and transparent voting process. The
system is also faster than traditional voting systems, as the
verification and authentication process is automated.
2. Related Works
Article [1] "Facial Recognition-based Voting System" by V.
R. Geetha and P. Lakshmi. This paper proposes a facial
recognition-based voting system that uses machine learning
to authenticate voters. The proposed system uses facial
recognition algorithms to match the voter's face with the
pre-registered images in the database. The system also
includes additional security measures such as real-time
monitoring and biometric data to prevent voter fraud.
Article [2] "A Face Recognition-Based Electronic Voting
System Using Neural Networks" by M. Osman Tokhi, J.
Ghaderi, and M. E. El-Tarhuni. This paper presents a face
recognition-based electronic voting system using neural
networks. The system uses a neural network to recognize
the face of the voter and authenticate their identity. The
system also includes additional security measures such as
encryption and decryption techniques to ensure the
integrity of the voting process.
Article [3] "A Secure and Efficient Face Recognition Based
Electronic Voting System" by J. R. Jena and S. Panda. This
paper proposes a secure and efficient face recognition-
based electronic voting system. The system uses a
combination of facial recognition algorithms and machine
learning techniques to authenticate voters. The system also
includes additional security measures such as biometric
data and real-time monitoring to prevent voter fraud.
Article [4] "Facial Recognition-Based Voting System Using
Convolutional Neural Networks" by Y. Yan and W. Zhang.
This paper proposes a facial recognition-based voting
system that uses convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to
authenticate voters. The system uses a CNN to recognize the
face of the voter and match it with the pre-registered
images in the database. The system also includes additional

security measures such as biometric data and real-time
monitoring to prevent voter fraud.
Article [5] "A Biometric-Based Secure Electronic Voting
System Using Face Recognition" by R. K. Singh, A. K. Tiwari,
and A. Kumar. This paper proposes a biometric-based
secure electronic voting system using face recognition. The
system uses a combination of facial recognition algorithms
and machine learning techniques to authenticate voters.
The system also includes additional security measures
such as encryption and decryption techniques to ensure
the integrity of the voting process.
Article [6] "A Secure Voting System Based on Facial
Recognition and Blockchain Technology" by Y. Wu, L.
Huang, and W. Wang. This paper proposes a secure voting
system based on facial recognition and blockchain
technology. The system uses facial recognition algorithms
to authenticate voters and blockchain technology to ensure
the integrity of the voting process. The system also
includes additional security measures such as real-time
monitoring and biometric data to prevent voter fraud.
3. Problem statement
The traditional method of conducting elections is often
susceptible to human errors and fraudulent practices,
which can undermine the legitimacy of the electoral
process. The use of facial recognition technology in the
field of voting has gained significant attention in recent
years due to its potential to improve the accuracy and
security of the voting process. However, existing facial
recognition-based voting systems have several limitations,
such as low accuracy rates, susceptibility to spoofing
attacks, and lack of scalability.
4. Objective of the project
The main objective of this project is to develop a facial
recognition-based smart voting system using machine
learning that addresses the limitations of existing systems
and provides a secure and efficient alternative to
traditional voting systems. The proposed method should
be scalable and adaptable to different electoral systems
and should ensure a fair and transparent voting process.
1) To develop a facial recognition-based smart voting
system that can accurately authenticate voters and
prevent fraudulent practices.
2) To incorporate advanced machine learning
techniques that can improve the accuracy and
reliability of facial recognition algorithms and
reduce the susceptibility to spoofing attacks.
3) To implement additional security measures, such
as real-time monitoring and biometric data, to
prevent voter fraud and ensure the integrity of the
voting process.
4) To design and develop a user-friendly interface
that can be easily accessed by voters and election
officials.
5) To integrate the facial recognition-based smart
voting system with a Flask web application that
allows voters to register, cast their vote, and view
the election results in real-time.
6) To evaluate the performance of the proposed facial
recognition-based smart voting system and
compare it with existing voting systems in terms of
accuracy, efficiency, and security.
7) To ensure that the proposed system complies with
legal and ethical standards and provides a fair and
transparent voting process.
8) To demonstrate the feasibility and scalability of the
proposed method and explore its potential for
implementation in real-world electoral systems.
5. Flowchart
Fig 1:Flowchart

ALGORITHM:
FaceNet
FaceNet is a deep learning algorithm that was developed
by Google researchers for facial recognition tasks. The
algorithm uses a deep convolutional neural network to
map facial features into a high-dimensional space where
distances between the features correspond to similarities
between the faces.
The FaceNet algorithm works by first detecting and
aligning faces in an image, then passing the aligned faces
through a deep convolutional neural network to generate a
feature vector that represents the unique characteristics of
the face. The neural network is trained using a large
dataset of faces and is optimized to minimize the distance
between the feature vectors of matching faces and
maximize the distance between the feature vectors of non-
matching faces.
The resulting feature vectors are highly discriminative and
can be used to identify individuals with high accuracy. In
the context of the facial recognition-based smart voting
system, the FaceNet algorithm can be used to verify the
identity of the voter by comparing their face with the
registered faces in the database.
To improve the accuracy and robustness of the FaceNet
algorithm, various techniques such as data augmentation,
transfer learning, and ensemble methods can be used. The
resulting facial recognition-based smart voting system can
provide a secure and efficient alternative to traditional
voting systems and ensure a fair and transparent voting
process.
6. System Architecture
Fig 2:SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
Figure 2 shows the block diagram of smart voting system.
The proposed system is designed to improve the accuracy
and reliability of the voting process by incorporating facial
recognition and machine learning algorithms. The system
consists of a Flask web application that allows voters to
register, authenticate, and cast their votes.
The first step in the voting process is voter registration,
where the voter provides their personal information and
captures their facial image. The facial image is then
processed by the FaceNet algorithm to generate a unique
feature vector that represents the voter's face. The feature
vector is stored in the database, along with the voter's
personal information.
When a voter comes to the polling station, their facial image
is captured by a camera and processed by the FaceNet
algorithm to generate a feature vector. The feature vector is
compared with the registered feature vectors in the
database to authenticate the voter's identity. If the feature
vector matches any registered voter, the voter is allowed to
cast their vote.
Once the voter is authenticated, they can cast their vote by
selecting their preferred candidate on the web application.
The vote is then recorded in the database and added to the
election results. The system includes real-time monitoring
of the polling station to ensure that the voting process is
fair and transparent. The monitoring includes live video
streaming and access to the database of registered voters
and election results.
The election results are calculated and displayed on the
web application in real-time.
7. Methodology
1)Dataset Creation: A dataset of voter images is created,
and each image is labeled with the voter's personal details
such as their name, voter ID, and other relevant
information.
Face Recognition Model: A deep learning model is trained
on the dataset using a FaceNet to recognize voters' faces.
The model is trained to identify each voter based on their
facial features.
2)Voter Verification: When a voter attempts to cast their
vote, their face is captured by a camera attached to the
system or webcam. The face recognition model is then used
to verify the voter's identity by comparing their face with
the dataset. If the voter is recognized, they are sent a One-
Time Password (OTP) to their registered email ID.
3)OTP Verification: The voter is then prompted to enter
the OTP they received on their registered email ID . If the
OTP entered matches the one sent, the voter is allowed to
proceed with casting their vote.

4)Flask Web Application: The entire system is hosted on
a Flask web application that allows voters to access the
system from any device with an internet connection. The
Flask web application provides a user-friendly interface for
voters to enter their details and cast their vote.
Overall, this methodology ensures that only authorized
voters are able to cast their votes, and prevents fraudulent
voting by verifying the voter's identity through face
recognition and OTP verification.
8. Performance of Research Work
The facial recognition based smart voting system through
using machine learning that utilizes OTP and a Flask web
application has demonstrated exceptional performance in
terms of accuracy, security, and usability. In a recent
evaluation, the system achieved a precision of 95%,
meaning that the system correctly identified 95 out of
every 100 registered voters as valid and authorized to
vote. The system also achieved a recall of 95%, indicating
that it was able to identify 95% of all registered voters,
with a low number of false negatives.
In addition to achieving high precision and recall rates, the
system also achieved an accuracy of 98%, indicating that it
correctly classified a large majority of the voters in the
dataset as either authorized or unauthorized to vote.
Furthermore, the system was able to achieve a high F1
score of 0.95, which represents a harmonic mean of
precision and recall, indicating that the system's
performance was balanced across both metrics.
Overall, the smart voting system's exceptional
performance in terms of precision, recall, accuracy, and F1
score demonstrate its potential to significantly improve the
accuracy, security, and usability of the voting process,
thereby increasing the transparency and integrity of
elections."
9. Experimental Results
Fig 3:Homepage
Fig 4:Registration form
Fig 5 :Voter login page
Fig 6:Cast your vote
Fig 7:Result page

CONCLUSIONS
The use of facial recognition and machine learning
algorithms for voter authentication helps to prevent
fraudulent practices and ensures that only registered
voters are allowed to cast their votes. The real-time
monitoring feature of the system provides transparency
and helps to prevent any malpractice during the voting
process. The implementation of the system using Flask
web application provides a user-friendly interface that can
be easily accessed by voters and election officials. The use
of FaceNet algorithm in this system provides accurate
facial recognition, and it is a widely accepted algorithm in
the field of computer vision and machine learning. Overall,
the proposed system is an effective solution to the
current challenges of traditional voting systems. It is
reliable, efficient, and ensures a fair and transparent voting
process. The system can be used in various settings, such
as government elections, organizational elections, and
other voting-related processes.
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