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Method and apparatus for detecting electro static discharge in electronic device

US9653915B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 2014
Grant dateMay 16, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02H9/046
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system detects Electro Static Discharge (ESD) of an electronic device by sensing a ground voltage of an electronic device, comparing the sensed ground voltage with a predetermined reference voltage and if the sensed ground voltage exceeds the reference voltage, performs at least one predetermined operation of the electronic device.

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