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Private Feedback Voting Machine for Shops & Events

A simple electronic machine for businesses to collect real-time customer feedback and private votes.
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https://www.elecrow.com/sharepj/electronic-voting-machine-433.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqTyNJTVBUKfNAStPKG1_dMdNCGhexof99s19LU-RQGmBsBjUp8
About this idea
This project started as an Electronic Voting Machine prototype (see: https://www.elecrow.com/sharepj/electronic-voting-machine-433.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqTyNJTVBUKfNAStPKG1_dMdNCGhexof99s19LU-RQGmBsBjUp8). In the demo video, it is shown in a referendum scenario, but I will not manufacture it for political voting. Instead, the machine will be adapted for private and commercial uses such as: 1) Shops collecting quick feedback on their services or products. 2) Restaurants asking customers to vote on menu preferences. 3) Events and organizations using it for secure, anonymous internal polls. It will be designed to be affordable, user-friendly, and tamper-proof, unlike complex political voting machines. The device will allow customers to give instant input with the push of a button or touch, making feedback collection simple and reliable.
Impact
Businesses often rely on surveys, QR codes, or online forms to gather feedback, but these methods suffer from low participation and bias. My idea provides a physical, on-site machine that invites customers to respond instantly—making participation much higher and the data more representative. Impact areas include: Retail & Restaurants → More accurate understanding of customer satisfaction and preferences. Events & Organizations → Transparent, fast internal decision-making. Education & Training → Quick polling in classrooms or workshops. By offering a dedicated hardware solution, the project creates trust (no tracking, anonymous), speed (one-touch voting), and convenience (no phone/app needed). Long-term, this could improve customer loyalty, help businesses adapt faster, and make feedback as simple as pressing a button before leaving a store. Since I have the technical expertise to design and develop the devices myself, I can also create customized versions if larger quantities are requested. This increases the chances of long-term market success after the first production run.
What I'll do with $5,000
The $5,000 will be used as smart traction funding to move from prototype to a pilot-ready product. Specifically: 1) Hardware & Components ($2,500): Purchase of touchscreens, microcontrollers, enclosures, and secure storage modules to build 3–5 working devices. 2) Software & Interface ($1,000): Develop an easy interface for shops to customize questions and record results. 3) Testing & Pilot Deployment ($1,000): Partner with 1–2 local shops/restaurants to test the machine, gather real-world feedback, and refine usability. 4) Manufacturing Prep & Materials ($500): Initial design improvements, assembly tools, and packaging for pilot units. This funding allows me to deliver a first production quantity. After successful sales and validation, I will use my technical skills to offer customized versions tailored to customer needs. This adaptability strengthens market entry and ensures higher chances of success beyond the first units.
Quick Bio
I'm an Electronic Product Designer Engineer and inventor with patented projects in electronics. See more of my work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marwene-selmi-1a9b7b160/
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