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Fraud detection system and method

US11475741B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 19, 2021
Grant dateOct 18, 2022
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F19/207
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for detecting a foreign object is disclosed. A transmit assembly has a transmit electrode, a ground plane, and a shield electrode positioned between the transmit electrode and the ground plane. Drive circuitry applies a predetermined fixed signal to the transmit electrode and to the shield electrode. A receive assembly is positioned adjacent to the transmit assembly and has a receive electrode. Detection circuitry is coupled to the receive electrode and generates a receive signal based the predetermined fixed signal applied to the transmit electrode. A controller monitors the receive signal to determine when a foreign object has been placed in proximity to the transmit assembly and/or the receive assembly.

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