Tamper evident systems
US9646472B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B13/149
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention disclosed is a tamper detection element to locate against a first member to detect tampering. The element has a resilient deformable member able to deform because of tamper induced deformation, a contact sensing member disposed towards the resilient deformable member, a first electrically conductive portion adjacent or on the resilient deformable member, and a second electrically conductive portion on the contact sensing member. An electrical relationship can then be formed between the first and second electrically conductive portions, and the tamper induced deformation results in a change of impedance of the electrical relationship, the change therefore indicative of the tampering.
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