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Systems and methods to define possible ESD risk

US8608070B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 2012
Grant dateDec 17, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/001
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for performing test procedures for measuring and defining the sensitivity of payment devices to ESD (electrostatic discharge) are disclosed. In some embodiments, a plurality of test equipment in a controlled environment are used to measure the peak discharge current (Ip) when a payment device is inserted into a charge/discharge device during several simulated conditions. Energy levels of the discharge currents are calculated using an energy calculation program. One or more reference current and energy levels are determined.

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