Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-15
2009-06-02
Nguyen, Tai T (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
C340S426240, C340S540000, C340S541000, C340S653000, C257S415000, C200S061490, C200S061510, C073S514010, C073S514160
Reexamination Certificate
active
07541939
ABSTRACT:
This application is directed to a shock sensor mounted in an electronic device. The shock sensor includes both active and passive shock detection methods that allow a technician to determine whether the electronic device was subjected to a shock event that exceeded an impact threshold level. The shock sensor may include shock detection contacts that form an electrical circuit that remains open in the absence of a shock event that exceeds an impact threshold level. In response to a significant shock event, a movable component or substance of the shock sensor may move from a first position to a second position, thereby closing the electrical circuit formed by the shock detection contacts. The change in circuit may be detected and used to provide active indication of whether the electronic device has been subjected to a substantial shock event. In addition, the shock sensor may be observed to passively determine whether the electronic device has been subjected to a substantial shock event.
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Rothkopf Fletcher R.
Zadesky Stephen P.
Apple Inc.
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
Nguyen Tai T
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