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Input device, automated teller machine and method

US11257333B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 6, 2018
Grant dateFeb 22, 2022
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F7/1033
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An input device has a support that has a user control area and that has a coupling area for coupling an object to be monitored to the input device; an electromechanical transducer structure that is coupled both to the user control area and to the coupling area; and a control apparatus that uses the electromechanical transducer structure to implement a user control function of the user control area and further to implement mechanical integrity monitoring of the object to be monitored and/or the support.

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