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End effector attachment for testing electronic touchscreen device

US10768203B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Walmart Apollo, LLC · US

Inventors

Timothy M. Fenton · Bentonville, US
Christopher Johnson · Provo, US
Joel E. Strader · Berryville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 22, 2017
Grant date	Sep 8, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 5, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02P90/02
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful for testing a touchscreen electronic device. In some embodiments, an attachment for an end effector for use with testing a touchscreen electronic device comprises a body, wherein the body includes a connection portion configured to secure the attachment to the end effector, a first end, an opening, wherein the opening is located adjacent to the first end, and a conductive contact member, wherein the conductive contact member is wrapped about the first end, and wherein the conductive contact member is configured to contact the touchscreen during testing and simulate a touch of a human finger.

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