Rugged keypad
US9240291B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2239/032
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A tamper-resistant or tamper-evident keypad device for use in secure transactions. The keypad comprises multiple security mechanisms to prevent tampering to the device, and thus access to users' private information. The keypad is made of resilient materials and contains a tamper-resistant collar for housing the keypad's connector interface. The keypad comprises a multi-layered printed circuit board with at least two internal security-shield layers comprising switch trace protection, as well as additional security layers for tamper protection. The keypad comprises a silicon-rubber keypad actuator that engages tamper switches on the flexible security circuit. The keypad comprises an optional dome layer.
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