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Data entry module

US8669886B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 28, 2010
Grant dateMar 11, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2239/032
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A data entry module includes a flexible substrate, a fence circuit formed on the flexible substrate and including at least one trace routed in a meandering manner, an insulating layer formed on the fence circuit, a substrate spaced from the insulating layer, and a switch circuit including a plurality of switch elements each including two contact pads separately disposed on the substrate and the insulating layer. The fence circuit is configured to cover the switch circuit for preventing the interrogation of the switch circuit.

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