Communication device in which an unauthorized removal of an electrical connector is detected

摘要

Systems (100) and methods (1400) for detecting removal and attempted removals of an electronic component from an electronic device. The methods comprising: disposing the electronic component (112) on the electronic device such that a conductive surface of the electronic component contacts a ground conductor (802) disposed on a first surface (812) of an internal circuit board (500); using an electro-mechanical member (700) to mechanically couple the electronic component to the internal circuit board and to create an electrical path from the ground conductor to a sensing conductor (800) disposed on a second surface (814) opposed from the first surface of the internal circuit board; and sensing a break in the electrical path.

主权项

1. A method for detecting removal or an attempted removal of an electronic component from an electronic device, comprising:
disposing the electronic component on the electronic device such that a conductive surface of the electronic component contacts a ground conductor disposed on a first surface of an internal circuit board having perforations formed thereon; using an electro-mechanical member to mechanically couple the electronic component to the internal circuit board and to create an electrical path from the ground conductor to a sensing conductor disposed on a second surface opposed from the first surface of the internal circuit board; and sensing a break in the electrical path when an application of a force to the electro-mechanical member causes shearing of a portion of the printed circuit board at least partially surrounded by the perforations such that at least an electrical trace disposed on the internal circuit board breaks.