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Tamper respondent enclosure

US7978070B2 · kind B2 · utility

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70Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 6, 2005
Grant dateJul 12, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2201/10151
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a tamper respondent covering (10) wherein the covering (10) is adapted for mounting on a surface having at least one item (14, 16) disposed thereon, said tamper respondent covering (10) comprising a covering member defining a recess (28), and at least one non-metallic detecting element having an electrical characteristic disposed on said covering member, wherein said covering member is adapted for mounting on the surface and covering and protecting said at least one item (14, 16) on the surface such that damage to said at least non-metallic detecting element results in a detectable variation to said electrical characteristic.

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