Device for securing a capacitive keypad and corresponding terminal
US9336415B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/83
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A securing device is provided for securing a capacitive keypad of an electronic payment terminal having at least one processor for managing keys of the capacitive keypad. The securing device is configured for communicating with the processor and includes a driving module for driving at least one simulation element for simulating at least one keystroke on the capacitive keypad. The driving module includes a receiver for receiving at least one simulation command randomly transmitted by the processor.
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