The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for the use of a capacitive fraud prevention member in a device, such as a smartcard, and more particularly, to systems and methods utilizing a fraud prevention capacitive member to prevent chip fraud.
Removing a chip from one smartcard and inserting it into another smartcard or other device increases the risk of fraud. Moreover, conventional chip placement methods, such as methods that use smooth milling patterns, are ineffective due to the ease of chip removal. For example, for smartcards having chips, there is a significant likelihood of the removal of chips that are not securely positioned, such as by physical removal or thermal removal, and these chips may then be subject to re-implantation into another card or other device. As a consequence, smartcards having chips may be fraudulently manipulated, reprogrammed, and/or otherwise misused.
These and other deficiencies exist. Accordingly, there is a need for a chip fraud prevention system that improves security, reduces the risk of fraud, reduces cost, and increases durability.
Aspects of the disclosed technology include systems and methods for the use of a fraud prevention capacitive member containing for a card, such as a smartcard. Various embodiments describe systems and methods for utilizing a fraud prevention capacitive member to prevent chip fraud.
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a chip fraud prevention system comprising a device including a chip, the chip at least partially encompassed in a chip pocket; one or more connections communicatively coupled to one or more surfaces of the chip; and a capacitance member coupled to a surface of the chip, wherein the capacitance member comprises a known capacitance value and wherein the chip comprises a memory containing an applet, the applet configured to measure the capacitance value of the capacitance member.
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method of preventing chip fraud, the method comprising the steps of positioning a chip of a device in a reservoir, the chip comprising a memory containing an applet; communicatively coupling one or more components to a surface of the chip; and coupling a capacitance member to the surface of the chip, wherein the capacitance member is in data communication with the chip and comprises a capacitance value, and wherein the applet is configured to detect the capacitance value of the capacitance member.
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a contactless card including a substrate layer, the contactless card comprising one or more integrated circuits positioned in one or more housings; one or more connections communicatively coupled to one or more surfaces of each of the one or more integrated circuits, and one or more capacitance members communicatively coupled to one or more surfaces of each of the one or more integrated circuits, wherein the capacitance members comprise a known capacitance value based on the length and metal alloy of the capacitance members.
Further features of the disclosed design, and the advantages offered thereby, are explained in greater detail hereinafter with reference to specific example embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Systems and methods described herein are directed to improving durability for chip placement methods in a contactless card, including saw tooth milling pattern and other means of preventing removal of the chip described herein. As further described below, the saw tooth milling pattern promotes the success of adhesion of the chip to a chip pocket of the contactless card while also creating an uneven cutting process to prevent removal of the chip. As a consequence of this and the other removal prevention designs described herein, chip fraud is reduced or eliminated. In addition, manufacturing processes can be improved and production costs may be decreased. Further cost and resource savings may be achieved through a decrease in fraud, including decreased needs for investigating and refunding fraudulent transactions, customer support, and replacing smartcards.
The card 100 may comprise account number information 110 that may be displayed on the front and/or back of the card 100. The card 100 may also include identification information 115 displayed on the front and/or back of the card 100, and a contact pad 120. In some examples, identification information 115 may comprise one or more of cardholder name and expiration date of the card 100. The contact pad 120 may be configured to establish contact with another communication device, such as a user device, smart phone, laptop, desktop, or tablet computer. The card 100 may also include processing circuitry, antenna and other components not shown in
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The memory 135 may be a read-only memory, write-once read-multiple memory or read/write memory, e.g., RAM, ROM, and EEPROM, and the card 100 may include one or more of these memories. A read-only memory may be factory programmable as read-only or one-time programmable. One-time programmability provides the opportunity to write once then read many times. A write once/read-multiple memory may be programmed at a point in time after the memory chip has left the factory. Once the memory is programmed, it may not be rewritten, but it may be read many times. A read/write memory may be programmed and re-programed many times after leaving the factory. It may also be read many times.
The memory 135 may be configured to store one or more applets 140, one or more counters 145, and a customer identifier 150. The one or more applets 140 may comprise one or more software applications configured to execute on one or more cards, such as Java Card applet. However, it is understood that applets 140 are not limited to Java Card applets, and instead may be any software application operable on cards or other devices having limited memory. The one or more counters 145 may comprise a numeric counter sufficient to store an integer. The customer identifier 150 may comprise a unique alphanumeric identifier assigned to a user of the card 100, and the identifier may distinguish the user of the card from other card users. In some examples, the customer identifier 150 may identify both a customer and an account assigned to that customer and may further identify the card associated with the customer's account.
The processor and memory elements of the foregoing exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the contact pad, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. It is understood that these elements may be implemented outside of the pad 120 or entirely separate from it, or as further elements in addition to processor 130 and memory 135 elements located within the contact pad 120.
In some examples, the card 100 may comprise one or more antennas 155. The one or more antennas 155 may be placed within the card 100 and around the processing circuitry 125 of the contact pad 120. For example, the one or more antennas 155 may be integral with the processing circuitry 125 and the one or more antennas 155 may be used with an external booster coil. As another example, the one or more antennas 155 may be external to the contact pad 120 and the processing circuitry 125.
In an embodiment, the coil of card 100 may act as the secondary of an air core transformer. The terminal may communicate with the card 100 by cutting power or amplitude modulation. The card 100 may infer the data transmitted from the terminal using the gaps in the card's power connection, which may be functionally maintained through one or more capacitors. The card 100 may communicate back by switching a load on the card's coil or load modulation. Load modulation may be detected in the terminal's coil through interference.
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In some examples, the one or more peaks and one or more valleys 320 of the chip pocket 315 may be generated or designed via a saw tooth milling pattern. The saw tooth milling pattern may be programmed or machined by a machine (not shown). In contrast to a smooth milling pattern, the saw tooth milling pattern for the chip pocket 315 or a derivation of the saw tooth milling pattern, makes it difficult to attempt removal and/or remove the chip 310 from the card 305. Thus, the saw tooth milling pattern promotes the success of adhesion of the chip 310 to the chip pocket 315 while also creating an uneven cutting process to prevent removal of the chip 310. In addition, one or more adhesives may be applied within the air gaps between the one or more peaks and one or more valleys 320 (e.g., to completely or partially fill the air gaps), which may strengthen the adhesion of the chip 310 within the chip pocket 315. As a consequence of this removal prevention design, removal of the chip may be more difficult and chip fraud may be reduced.
In some examples, each of the one or more peaks and one or more valleys 320 of the chip pocket 315 may comprise same or different shapes, lengths, and/or dimensions so as to produce one or more arrangements of the one or more shapes. For example, although seven types of peaks and valleys are illustrated in
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In some examples, the one or more peaks and one or more valleys 320 of the chip pocket 315 may be generated or designed via a saw tooth milling pattern. The saw tooth milling pattern may be programmed or machined by a machine (not shown). In contrast to a smooth milling pattern, the saw tooth milling pattern for the chip pocket 315 or a derivation of the saw tooth milling pattern, makes it difficult to attempt removal and/or remove the chip 310 from the card 305. Thus, the saw tooth milling pattern promotes the success of adhesion of the chip 310 to the chip pocket 315 while also creating an uneven cutting process to prevent removal of the chip 310. In addition, one or more adhesives may be applied within the air gaps between the one or more peaks and one or more valleys 320 (e.g., to completely or partially fill the air gaps), which may strengthen the adhesion of the chip 310 within the chip pocket 315. As a consequence of this removal prevention design, removal of the chip may be more difficult and chip fraud may be reduced.
In some examples, each of the one or more peaks and one or more valleys 320 of the chip pocket 315 may comprise same or different shapes, lengths, and/or dimensions so as to produce one or more arrangements of the one or more shapes. For example, although three peaks and four valleys are illustrated in
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In some examples, the one or more peaks and one or more valleys 320 of the chip pocket 315 may be generated or designed via a saw tooth milling pattern. The saw tooth milling pattern may be programmed or machined by a machine (not shown). In contrast to a smooth milling pattern, the saw tooth milling pattern for the chip pocket 315 or a derivation of the saw tooth milling pattern, makes it difficult to attempt removal and/or remove the chip 310 from the card 305. Thus, the saw tooth milling pattern promotes the success of adhesion of the chip 310 to the chip pocket 315 while also creating an uneven cutting process to prevent removal of the chip 310. In addition, one or more adhesives may be applied within the air gaps between the one or more peaks and one or more valleys 320 (e.g., to completely or partially fill the air gaps), which may strengthen the adhesion of the chip 310 within the chip pocket 315. As a consequence of this removal prevention design, removal of the chip may be more difficult and chip fraud may be reduced.
In some examples, each of the one or more peaks and one or more valleys 320 of the chip pocket 315 may comprise same or different shapes, lengths, and/or dimensions so as to produce one or more arrangements of the one or more shapes. For example, although three peaks and four valleys are illustrated in
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In some examples, the one or more peaks and one or more valleys 320 of the chip pocket 315 may be generated or designed via a saw tooth milling pattern. The saw tooth milling pattern may be programmed or machined by a machine (not shown). In contrast to a smooth milling pattern, the saw tooth milling pattern for the chip pocket 315 or a derivation of the saw tooth milling pattern, makes it difficult to attempt removal and/or remove the chip 310 from the card 305. Thus, the saw tooth milling pattern promotes the success of adhesion of the chip 310 to the chip pocket 315 while also creating an uneven cutting process to prevent removal of the chip 310. In addition, one or more adhesives may be applied within the air gaps between the one or more peaks and one or more valleys 320 (e.g., to completely or partially fill the air gaps), which may strengthen the adhesion of the chip 310 within the chip pocket 315. As a consequence of this removal prevention design, removal of the chip may be more difficult and chip fraud may be reduced.
In some examples, each of the one or more peaks and one or more valleys 320 of the chip pocket 315 may comprise same or different shapes, lengths, and/or dimensions so as to produce one or more arrangements of the one or more shapes. For example, although two peaks and three valleys are illustrated in
Capacitance members 430 may comprise any material with a measureable and/or detectable capacitance value. In some embodiments, capacitance member 430 comprises a metal and/or metal alloy. It will be appreciated that the capacitance value associated with a capacitance member 430 depends, at least in part on the materials of the capacitance member 430.
Capacitance member 430 may be any dimensions or form-factor. In some embodiments, capacitance member may comprise one or more wires, coils, plates, discs, cubes, particles, flakes, and/or combinations thereof. It will be appreciated that the capacitance value associated with a capacitance member 430 depends, at least in part, on the dimensions and configuration of the capacitance member 430.
In some embodiments, chip 410 comprises a memory containing an applet. The capacitance member 430 may be in data communication with the chip 415 and the applet may be configured to measure or determine a capacitance value of the capacitance member 430. In some embodiments, the applet measures the capacitance value of the capacitance member 430 prior to performing an operation such as, for example, authorizing a transaction.
Each capacitance member 430 comprises a capacitance value based on the materials, dimensions, and configuration of the capacitance member. If the chip 410 is separated from the capacitance member 430 the applet is able to detect this separation. The capacitance value of the capacitance member 430 may be measured with a high degree of precision such that duplicating a capacitance member with the same capacitance value is presents a significant challenge.
In some embodiments, when a chip 410 is initially activated, the chip 410 may detect the initial capacitance value of the capacitance member 430 to which the chip 410 is initially connected. The chip and/or an applet contained within a memory on the chip, may then be configured to measure the capacitance value of the capacitance member 430 prior to authorizing operations. This arrangement allows for a chip 410 to be married to a specific capacitance member 430 when the chip is initially activated. The chip 410 may also be configured to deny operations and/or issue a fraud alert if the chip 410 is ever removed from the specific capacitance member 430 to which the chip 410 is initially married.
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In some embodiments, the capacitive coil may be a spring that is configured to apply a force to the surface of the chip. A capacitive coil or capacitive spring may be compressed when the capacitive coil or spring is initially installed. The initial capacitive value determined by the chip may reflect the degree and/or nature of compression of the capacitive coil or spring.
In some embodiments, the capacitive spring may apply a force to the chip and/or chip pocket. The chip may be secured in place, thereby containing the compressed capacitive spring, using an adhesive. In such embodiments, if the adhesive securing the chip to the card is damaged, the compressed capacitive spring my force the chip away from the card in a manner that is designed to damage one or more connections or capacitive members. In such embodiments, an attempt to remove a chip from a card would likely result in damage to the chip, connections, and/or capacitive members. An applet contained within the memory of the chip may be configured to issue a fraud notice if it detects damage to any connections or changes to a capacitive member.
At block 510, method may comprise laminating one or more layers together. In some examples, the one or more layers may comprise an outermost or exterior layer which includes a layer that receives paint, ink, or laser treatment. The outermost or exterior layer may comprise the ceiling or top layer of the one or more laminated layers. The outermost or exterior layer may comprise a thin film that receives laser personalization. In some examples, the laser personalization may comprise custom laser personalization.
The one or more layers may further comprise one or more artwork layers positioned below the outermost or exterior layer. For example, the one or more artwork layers may comprise personalized information about the user and/or financial institution that issues the card.
The one or more layers may further comprise one or more metal core layers positioned below the one or more artwork layers.
The one or more layers may comprise one or more magnetic stripe layer positioned below the one or more metal core layers. In some examples, the one or more magnetic stripe layers may comprise the innermost or interior layer of the card.
In some examples, the one or more layers may be arranged in one or more sheets. By way of an example, each sheet may comprise a plurality of cards. In some examples, one or more sheets may comprise 50 or more cards. The one or more sheets may be fed to a laminating press which is configured to laminate the one or more layers together. In some examples, the lamination process may comprise hot lamination or cold lamination. At this point, the card includes the one or more layers, and does not yet include personal information, a signature panel, a hologram, and a chip.
At block 520, a hologram may be placed on the card. In some examples, the hologram may comprise a secure hologram, and the hologram may be placed on an area of the card. In some examples, the hologram may be placed on a secure area of the card that may be checked by a merchant.
At block 530, a signature panel may be placed on the card. In some examples, the signature panel may be heat stamped onto a portion the card. The signature panel may also be checked by a merchant. The signature panel may be placed on a portion of the card, such as the back of the card.
At block 540, the card may be transferred to one or more machines. The one or more machines may comprise a stamping machine and may be configured to mill one or more chip pockets and embed a chip into the card. In some examples, the card may comprise a chip that is at least partially or wholly positioned on or at least partially or wholly encompassed or at least partially or wholly integrated within a housing or reservoir, the housing or reservoir comprising a chip pocket. As further discussed below, one or more connections may communicatively couple at least a portion, such as a surface, of the chip which may be at least partially or wholly disposed on one or more peaks and one or more valleys of the chip pocket. In some examples, the one or more peaks and one or more valleys may comprise one or more air gaps. In some examples, the one or more peaks and one or more valleys may comprise one or more tapered or jagged edges.
In some examples, the one or more peaks and one or more valleys of the chip pocket may be generated or designed via a saw tooth milling pattern. The saw tooth milling pattern may be programmed or machined by a machine. In contrast to a smooth milling pattern, the saw tooth milling pattern for the chip pocket and one or more connections, or a derivation of the saw tooth milling pattern, makes it difficult to attempt removal and/or remove the chip from the card. Thus, the saw tooth milling pattern promotes the success of adhesion of the chip to the chip pocket while also creating an uneven cutting process to prevent removal of the chip. As a consequence of this removal prevention design, chip fraud is eliminated.
In some examples, each of the one or more peaks and one or more valleys of the chip pocket may comprise same or different shapes, lengths, and/or dimensions so as to produce one or more arrangements of the one or more shapes. Accordingly, one or more connections may comprise different or irregular shapes, lengths, and/or dimensions. In some examples, one or more subsets of the one or more peaks and the one or more valleys may be generated or repeated after a predetermined interval, or one or more subsets of the one or more peaks and one or more valleys may generated or repeated at random, as determined by one or more machining processes. For example, one or more peaks and one or more valleys may be included, and other types of peaks and valleys may comprise one or more angled and/or curved portions. Different variations may be used within a given card issuance, such that the same card issued by an institution may have a number of different patterns based on the particular card that is prepared for the user. In the event the user misplaces their card, a new card may be issued with an entirely different pattern to replace the previous card.
In some examples, the chip may comprise an integrated circuit. In one example, card may include a planar surface comprising a substrate, and a chip embedded or integrated or otherwise in communication with card via one or more electronic components or connections. For example, the one or more connections may comprise one or more leads, wires or pins, or any combination thereof, communicatively coupled to chip. One or more connections may be configured to connect a surface of the chip. The surface may comprise an exterior region of chip, and the chip may project outwards from card to depict its connectivity.
In another example, the card may include a chip embedded or integrated or otherwise in communication with card via one or more electronic components or connections. For example, one or more connections may comprise one or more wires or pins, or any combination thereof, communicatively coupled to chip. One or more connections may be configured to connect a surface of the chip. The surface may comprise an interior region of chip, and the chip may be project outwards from the card to depict its connectivity.
At block 550, after the one or more chip pockets are created for housing the chip, the one or more machines may be configured to punch the chip into the one or more chip pockets. In some examples, other machines may be used in lieu of the stamping machine to punch the chip into the one or more chip pockets.
At block 560, the chip may include MasterCard or Visa information. At this point, no other information exists within the chip, such as card information or to whom the card is assigned to. The card may be associated with one or more card identifiers. In some examples, the one or more card identifiers may be printed adjacent to a corner of the card; however, other regions of the card may be used for display of the one or more card identifiers.
At block 570, the card may be sent to a vault or facility, such as a personalization facility, and the card is ready for pick up. One or more machines within the vault or facility may request the card based on the one or more card identifiers. The one or more machines may receive the card based on the one or more card identifiers and may perform encoding of the magnetic stripe; printing of data, such as account number information and user information, including first and last name, on the front and/or back of the card; encoding of the chip. For example, the card may comprise identification information displayed on the front and/or back of the card, and a contact pad. In some examples, the identification information may comprise one or more of cardholder name and expiration date of the card. The card may also include a magnetic stripe or tape, which may be located on the back of the card.
At block 610, method 600 may comprise positioning a chip of a device in a reservoir. The chip may comprise a memory containing an applet. The chip may be secured and/or adhered in position after it is originally positioned within the reservoir. Additionally, any connections or capacitance members may be secured to the reservoir or surface of the chip prior to securing the chip in place.
At block 620, method 600 comprises coupling a component, such as an electrical connection or wire to the surface of the chip. In embodiments in which the chip is positioned under a contact pad, the components may provide data communication between the contact pad and the chip. In some embodiments, the components may be coupled to the lower surface of the chip and secured within the reservoir.
At block 630, method 600 comprises coupling a capacitance member to the surface of the chip. The capacitance member may be one or more wires, coils, plates, discs, cubes, particles, flakes, and/or combinations thereof In some embodiments, a capacitive plate may be coupled to the chip using a connection. In some embodiments, the capacitive member may be coupled to the chip using an electrically conductive adhesive.
At block 640, method 600 comprises measuring an initial capacitance value of the capacitance member. In some embodiments, the chip comprises a memory containing an applet. The applet may be configured to measure an initial capacitance value of the capacitance member as the precise capacitance value of the capacitance member may be difficult to determine prior to coupling the capacitance member to the chip. Additionally, the capacitance value of some capacitance members may change as the chip is positioned and/or secured within the reservoir. Once the chip and capacitance member are in their finished configurations, the applet may measure an initial capacitance value and use that value as a baseline for subsequent measurements to detect fraudulent activity.
At step 650, method 600 comprises measuring a subsequent capacitance value of the capacitance member. At step 660, method 600 comprises comparing the initial capacitance value and the subsequent capacitance value. The applet may be configured to compare the initial and subsequent capacitance values to detect fraudulent activity. In some embodiments, the applet may be configured to disregard a difference of capacitance values that is within a predetermined amount as the capacitance value of the capacitance member may change slightly if the device, such as, for example, a card, containing the chip and capacitance member is flexed during normal use. In some embodiments, the applet may be configured to update a baseline capacitance value is the subsequently measured capacitance values continuously changes in steady fashion over time. In some embodiments, this may indicate normal wear-and-tear rather than fraudulent activity.
At step 670, method 600 comprises issuing a fraud alert based on a determined difference between a subsequently measured capacitance value and the initially measured capacitance value or a baseline capacitance value. If the applet determines a change in capacitance value greater than a predetermined acceptable amount, the applet may determine that fraudulent activity has occurred such as, for example, a fraudster attempting to remove the chip from a card.
In some embodiments, the chip and/or reservoir may comprise one or more shape such as, for example, peaks and/or valleys, formed in a saw tooth milling pattern. In some examples, the components, connections and capacitance members coupled or otherwise secured to the chip may be placed between the peaks or valleys to further frustrate any attempt to remove a chip from a card without damaging the capacitance member or other components and triggering a fraud alert.
Card 700 may comprise one or more layers that are laminated together. Although single instances of each layer are depicted in
Card 700 may further comprise a second layer, including one or more artwork layers 720 positioned below the outermost or exterior layer 710. For example, the one or more artwork layers 720 may comprise personalized information about the user and/or financial institution that issues the card 700.
Card 700 may further comprise a third layer 730, including one or more metal core layers positioned below the one or more artwork layers 720.
Card 700 may further comprise a fourth layer 740, including one or more magnetic stripe layer positioned below the one or more metal core layers 730. In some examples, the one or more magnetic stripe layers 740 may comprise the innermost or interior layer of the card 700.
As used herein, the terms “card,” “contactless card,” and “smartcard” are not limited to a particular type of card. Rather, it is understood that these terms can refer to a contact-based card, a contactless card, or any other card including a chip. It is further understood that the card may be any type of card containing a chip, including without limitation an identity card, a membership card, a loyalty card, an access card, a security card, and a badge.
Exemplary embodiments described herein relate to chips used in smartcards, however, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. It is understood that the present disclosure encompasses chips that may be used in a variety of devices that include electronic components having chips, including without limitation computing devices (e.g., laptop computers, desktop computers, and servers), vehicles (e.g., automobiles, airplanes, trains, and ships), appliances (e.g., televisions, refrigerators, air conditions, furnaces, microwaves, dish washers, smoke detectors, thermostats, and lights), mobile devices (e.g., smartphones and tablets), and wearable devices (e.g., smartwatches).
Throughout the specification and the claims, the following terms take at least the meanings explicitly associated herein, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. The term “or” is intended to mean an inclusive “or.” Further, the terms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to mean one or more unless specified otherwise or clear from the context to be directed to a singular form.
In this description, numerous specific details have been set forth. It is to be understood, however, that implementations of the disclosed technology may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, structures and techniques have not been shown in detail in order not to obscure an understanding of this description. References to “some examples,” “other examples,” “one example,” “an example,” “various examples,” “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “some embodiments,” “example embodiment,” “various embodiments,” “one implementation,” “an implementation,” “example implementation,” “various implementations,” “some implementations,” etc., indicate that the implementation(s) of the disclosed technology so described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every implementation necessarily includes the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Further, repeated use of the phrases “in one example,” “in one embodiment,” or “in one implementation” does not necessarily refer to the same example, embodiment, or implementation, although it may.
As used herein, unless otherwise specified the use of the ordinal adjectives “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., to describe a common object, merely indicate that different instances of like objects are being referred to, and are not intended to imply that the objects so described must be in a given sequence, either temporally, spatially, in ranking, or in any other manner.
While certain implementations of the disclosed technology have been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various implementations, it is to be understood that the disclosed technology is not to be limited to the disclosed implementations, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims. Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation.
This written description uses examples to disclose certain implementations of the disclosed technology, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice certain implementations of the disclosed technology, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of certain implementations of the disclosed technology is defined in the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal language of the claims.
This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/194,024 filed Mar. 5, 2021, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/723,792 filed Dec. 20, 2019, now U.S. Pat. No. 10,977,539, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.
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