SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND PREVENTING TAMPERING OF CARD READERS

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20130140364A1
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13681284

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Systems and methods for detecting and preventing tampering of card readers are provided. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a secure card reader for detecting and preventing tampering, the secure card reader comprising a reading head configured to extract recorded data from a data card, a processing circuitry coupled to the reading head, at least one printed circuit board comprising an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the inner surface is closer to the processing circuitry than the outer surface, at least one secure trace coupled to the processing circuitry, and a security mesh coupled to the processing circuitry, wherein the security mesh is disposed between the secure trace and the outer surface, and a housing, wherein the housing and the at least one printed circuit board form a compartment substantially enclosing the processing circuitry.

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MAGTEK INCA CALIFORNIA CORPORATION 20725 SOUTH ANNALEE AVENUE CARSON CA 90746

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Duncan, Jeff R Rancho Palos Verdes, US 3 69
McJones, Justin F Rancho Palos Verdes, US 4 56

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