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Module and method for detecting the presence of an electronic payment terminal on a receiving dock, corresponding receiving dock

US11704643B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 2019
Grant dateJul 18, 2023
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F13/4081
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A module for detecting presence of an electronic payment terminal on a receiving dock having a connector intended to co-operate with a complementary connector of the electronic payment terminal. The connector of the receiving dock includes at least one series transmission pin intended for transmitting signals from the electronic payment terminal to the receiving dock. The module is configured to drive at least one module for signaling a presence of the electronic payment terminal on the receiving dock as a function of the voltage on the series transmission pin.

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