ELEKTRISCHE KONTAKTEINHEIT ZUM KONTAKTIEREN EINER ELEKTRONISCHEN SPEICHERKARTE

KONTAKT-CHIPKARTENHALTER

CHIPKARTENHALTER

Chipkartenabtaster

UEBERTRAGUNGSVERFAHREN MIT EINEM TRAGBAREN TRAEGER

Flache Kontaktfeder für einen Smart-Card Connector sowie ein eine flache Kontaktfeder verwendender Smart-Card

FLASH-SPEICHERKARTENVERBINDER

Lese- und Schreibvorrichtung für IC-Karten.

Sicherheitsvorrichtung mit einem Speicher und/oder einem Mikroprozessor für Datenverarbeitungsmaschinen

SIM card contacting device for telecommunications apparatus

The contacting device has two contact elements (8,9) which are connected via a switching element (10) pressed down by a properly inserted card (2). The switching element has a free end (10a) which extends over one of the contact elements (8), and another free end (10b) which extends over the other contact element (9).

CHIPKARTEN-LESEVORRICHTUNG

Kartenleser für den universellen Serial-Bus

Schaltfederanordnung

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Schaltfederanordnung in einem Kartenleser, die einen in einem Kartenleser integrierter Kontaktträger aufweist, der über mehrere an einer Seite offene Taschen verfügt, zur Aufnahme von Halteelementen eines Federkontaktelement und ein Federkontaktelement mit zwei Befestigungsarme zur Befestigung in dem Kontaktträger und einem von einer Karte betätigbarer Federarm, der zwischen den Befestigungsarmen angeordnet ist.

VERBINDUNG MIT EINFUEHRUNGSVORRICHTUNG FUER EINE KARTE MIT INTEGRIERTER SCHALTUNG SOWIE EINE SOLCHE KARTE.

IC-KARTENSYSTEM

CHIPKARTENLESER.

Smart-Card-Connector mit Schirmeinrichtung

Smart-Card-Connector bzw. Chip-Kartenkontaktiereinrichtung (10) mit einem mit Kontakten bestückten Kontaktträger (12), an dem ein zum Andrücken der Chipkarte (Karte) gegen die Oberseite des Kontraktträger (12) dienender Deckel (14) zur Aufnahme der Karte dient, der aus einer Deckelöffnungsstellung in eine Zuklappstellung (Schließstellung) und aus dieser in eine Kartenlese- bzw. Endraststellung vorzugsweise längsverschiebbar ist, wobei Rast- bzw. Verriegelungsmittel (41; 86, 87) vorgesehen sind, die den in die Zuklappstellung verschwenkten Deckel (14) verrasten, und so eine Vorraststellung definieren.

Mobiles Chipkarten-Lesemodul

Kartenleser mit seitlichen Anschlusskontakten

Bei einer Kontaktiereinheit (1) zum Kontaktieren von elektrischen Kontaktfeldern einer in die Kontaktiereinheit (1) eingeführten Karte (2) mit einem Kartenbett (7) zum Führen der eingeführten Karte (2) und mit elastisch verformbaren Kontaktfedern (4), die jeweils ein sich in Karteneinführrichtung (3) erstreckendes und in die Kartenbahn ragendes Kontaktende (4a) für den Kontakt mit einem der Kontaktfelder der eingeführten Karte (2) und ein außen an der Kontaktiereinheit (1) vorgesehenes Anschlussende (4b) aufweisen, wobei die Kontaktenden (4a) der Kontaktfedern (4) in zwei quer zur Karteneinführrichtung (3) verlaufenden Reihen (5, 6) angeordnet sind, von denen die eine, erste Reihe (5) in Karteneinführrichtung (3) vor der anderen, zweiten Reihe (6) angeordnet ist, sind erfindungsgemäß die Anschlussenden (4b) der Kontaktfedern (4) in Querrichtung aus dem Kartenbett (7) herausgeführt.

Chip card reader with multicore cable detector at entry slot - prevents complete closure of slot and switching of data reading and processing circuitry for card inserted with fraudulent wiring

The card reader has a metallic protective cover (2) fitted to a plastic housing (3) contg. a recess (4) for introduction of a slider (6) which obstructs the card entry slot (5). The slider includes two parallel sheets (8,9) movable into contact with opposite faces of a third sheet (7) fixed to the end of the recess. If the card is inserted with a fraudulent multicore ribbon cable connected to its chip contact points, complete closure of the slot is prevented so that the card cannot be read. The sheets may be edged for shearing or sawing through the cable. ADVANTAGE - Manipulation prevented by reliable detection and destruction of inserted wires. Prevents fraud.

SYSTEM ZUR ÜBERTRAGUNG VON GELDBETRÄGEN ZWISCHEN KARTEN

KOMPAKTE CHIPKARTENVERBINDUNGSANORDNUNG MIT EINER KARTENAUSWURFVORRICHTUNG

KONTAKTIEREINRICHTUNG FÜR EINE SIM-KARTE

MARKIERUNGSLESER

Chip card reader

The chip card reader has a frame for accepting and guiding a chip card with card contacts. The frame has electrical contact elements arranged so they contact the corresp. card contacts when the card is in its end position. The end position switch consists of a housing (22), a foil switch (48) with first and second switch contacts (46,47) and a contact actuation mechanism. At least one of the switch contacts (46) of the foil switch consists of at least one conducting track (32,33) on a flexible circuit board or flexprint.

TRAGBARER CHIPKARTENLESER, DER AUCH IN EINEM HALTER VERWENDET WERDEN KANN

Elektrischer Schalter

Chipkartenleser, insbesondere mit elektrischer Erkennung der Kontaktsatzverriegelung

Chipkartenleser (101) mit einem Rahmen (102), einem zwischen einer Ausgangstellung und einer Lesestellung bewegbaren Kartenaufnehmer (103) und einem Endlagenschalter (119), wobei eine Rasteinrichtung (128, 130) zwischen dem Rahmen (102) und dem Kartenaufnehmer (103) derart vorgesehen ist, daß der Kartenaufnehmer (103) in seiner Lesestellung an Gegenrastmitteln (130) verrastet wird und wobei bei Erreichen der Lesestellung die Rasteinrichtung (128, 130) die Betätigung des Endlagenschalters (119) bewirkt, und wobei die Rasteinrichtung (128, 131) Rastmittel (128), in der Form eines drehbar gelagerten Rasthebels (136), aufweist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Rastmittel auf dem Kartenaufnehmer (103) angeordnet sind, daß der Endlagenschalter (119) auf dem Kartenaufnehmer (103) angeordnet ist, daß die Gegenrastmittel (130) am Rahmen (102) angeordnet sind, und daß der Rasthebel ein Winkelhebel (136) einen Führungssteg (128) aufweist, der über den Rahmen (102) in der Raststellung hinausragt, so ...

Mobile phone dual memory connector unit has body fitting in mobile communications terminal with holders and connectors for two memory media

A mobile phone dual memory connector unit has a body connected to a mobile communications terminal with holders (14, 17) and connectors (20, 22) for two memory media (2, 6) stacked on top of each other and separated by a wall. Independent claims are included for a mobile communication terminal using the connector.

SIM-KARTEN-ZURÜCKHALTEEINRICHTUNG

Karteneinzugsvorrichtung

Karteneinzugsvorrichtung, insbesondere für einen Fahrtschreiber eines Kraftfahrzeugs, zum vollständigen Einzug einer Karte, insbesondere einer Chipkarte, die an ihrer Oberfläche zu ihrem Chip führende erste Kontakte aufweist, mit einer Transportvorrichtung, die einen Aufnahmeschlitz mit einer Einführöffnung zur Aufnahme der Karte aufweist, die bis in eine Einführposition in den Aufnahmeschlitz einführbar ist, wobei von einer ersten Sensorik das Erreichen der Einführposition durch die Karte erfassbar ist, wobei die Transportvorrichtung in einem Schacht geführt von einem Antrieb auf einem Transportweg zwischen einer Ausfahrposition und einer Einzugsposition translatorisch bewegbar antreibbar ist, wobei der Antrieb durch ein Signal der ersten Sensorik aktivierbar ansteuerbar ist, mit einem Kartenleser, der zweite Kontakte aufweist, die in einer Datenleseposition der Karte mit den ersten Kontakten verbindbar sind, wobei das Befinden der Karte in der Datenleseposition von einer zweiten Sensorik ...

Card reader having a configurable switch

A card reader has a cover 14, which is hingeably mounted to a base 12 at a first end 28. The cover 14 is biased such that its bottom surface 26 is spaced apart from the base 12 at a second end 29. Card support projections 18a are formed from the cover 14, and act in combination with an actuator which extends from the base 12 to draw the cover 14 towards the base 12 upon insertion of a card 70. As the cover 14 is drawn towards the base 12 a switch actuating projection 18a or 19 actuates a switch. The switch is configurable to be either normally open or normally closed and is changeable between such configurations by simply replacing an interchangeable switch contact 33a.

Connector for smart card

To install a smart card (2) SIM in a mobile telephone (8) by means of a connector (1) comprising electrical contact terminals (4-6), said connector is made by making the power supply contact terminal (6) less prominent than the other contact terminals (4, 5), the card being installed by pressure (F).

CARD READER

Chip card reader

Mobile phone battery pack

Digital pen and method of use

Flexible card connector

A connector for making surface electrical connections to IC cards

A SIM card holding device

Mechanism for holding an intergrated circuit card

Sim card mounting structure for use in a mobile phone

A SIM card mounting structure for use in a mobile phone includes a SIM card receiving recess 5 provided in a rear surface portion of a front casing of a mobile phone for receiving a SIM card 1 therein, a pressing portion 3 of the structure being formed of an elastic material and having one end integrally formed with the rear surface portion of the front casing and the other end being positioned over the SIM card receiving recess to press the SIM card 1 and electrode terminals 2 together for connecting the electrodes of the SIM card 1 to a battery. The electrode terminals 2 are made of an elastic material and are arranged on the bottom of the recess 5 in an opposing relation to the electrodes of the SIM card 1. The one end of the pressing portion is formed integrally on an end portion of the SIM card receiving recess 5 in a longitudinal direction of the mobile phone such that the pressing portion functions as a longitudinal leaf spring. The pressing portion 3 has a notch 4 for setting the ...

Sim card mounting structure for use in a mobile phone and a mobile phone incorporating the structure.

Active contact and near-field card reading device and method thereof

An active contact and near-field card reading device 3 is connected to a mobile information device 4 via a transmission cable 1. The transmission cable is provided with a connector 2 at one end, said connector may be an audio connector.

Smart card and reader/writer for detecting an operating voltage of the smartcard

ABTASTGERAET FUER EINE CHIPKARTE

CHIPKARTENLESER

MODULE INTERFACE FOR A PC MAP

FLAT CONTACT ELEMENT FOR A SMART CARD LINK AND SMART CARD LINK WITH FLAT CONTACT ELEMENT

SIM CARD READER

PLACE-EFFICIENT CARD READERS AND THESE CONTAINING ELECTRONIC MECHANISMS

SAFETY ARRANGEMENT FOR FRAUD BETRUGSVORBEUGUNG FOR AN ELECTRICAL LINK FOR SMART CARDS

SMART CARD READER WITH TRANSPARENT HOUSING

IC MAP PROCESSOR

SIM CARD READER

CHIPKARTENLESER

MEMORY CARD READER

SCANNER FOR A SMART CARD

SCANNER FOR A SMART CARD

SMART CARD LINK AND SWITCHING CONTACT ELEMENTS FOR IT

ACCESSORIES FOR CONNECTION WITH ELECTRONIC PLANTS.

CARD READER.

VORRICHTUNG ZUM REINIGEN DER CHIP-CHECKKARTEN KONTROLLIERENDEN ELEKTRISCHEN KONTAKTE VON BANKOMATEN

READ/CWRITE MECHANISM FOR MEMORY CARD WITH A DEVICE AGAINST FRAUD.

DEVICE AND PROCEDURES FOR WOULD DRIVE THROUGH PERTINENT DATA MEDIA FROM TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN FIRST AND AT LEAST A SECOND DATA MEDIUM AND.

READER FRAMEWORK FOR IC CARD READERS

APPARATUS FOR READING OFF FROM MAPS WITH ELECTRONIC MEMORY.

CARD READER.

DEVICE FOR THE ADMISSION OF VALUE MAPS

MAP READER WITH BOLTING DEVICE

MAP READ DEVICE

ELECTRICAL LINK FOR A MEMORY CARD WITH A SHEET CONTACT SWITCH FOR THE RECOGNITION OF THE PRESENCE OF A MAP

ERGONOMIC ELECTRICAL LINK FOR SMART CARDS

SMART CARD PHOTOGRAPH DEVICE WITH A SMART CARD HALTERNDEN CARRIAGE

SMART CARD SCANNER

SYSTEM FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF MONEY BETWEEN MAPS

ELECTRICAL LINK FOR A MICROCIRCUIT MAP AND ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX WITH THIS DEVICE

A MEMORY CARD READ/WRITE DEVICE PROVIDED WITH AN ANTI-FRAUD DEVICE

A mobile telephone and a method of operating the mobile telephone

CODED LABEL

Case for microcircuit card reader

Mobile phone battery set with replaceable SIM card mounting board

A unit comprising a card read/write device

Apparatus for the electrical connection of a chip card to a printed circuit board

A telephone equipment protection circuit

Electronic module connector having a rotatable cover

A SMART CARD READER

EXPANDED SMART CARD INTERFACE

Described herein is a smart card (208A) having a first set of contact pads (404) disposed on a first region of a first surface of the smart card and a second set of contact pads (406) disposed on a second region of the first surface. The first and second set of contact pads are configured to simultaneously electrically engage a socket of a host device and exchange data with the host device. The smart card also includes control circuitry (304) communicatively coupled to the first and second sets of contact pads and operable to control the exchange of data with the host device.

CARD TERMINAL AND IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM OF THE SAME

An IC card is placed on a card terminal main body, and an internal IC of the IC card is electrically connected to an electrical circuit in a terminal through a connector. Input data entered by a card holder at a keyboard and data read out from the IC card are encrypted in accordance with a predetermined encryption algorithm and are compared with each other. Authenticity of the card terminal and the IC card is determined in accordance with the comparison result.

LABEL FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF OBJECTS AND APPARATUS FOR USING SAID LABEL

DEVICE FOR READING AND WRITING MAGNETIC AND/OR IC CARD AS EXTERNAL MEMORY

DEVICE FOR INSERTING AND HOLDING AN IC CARD AS AN EXTERNAL MEMORY DURING READING AND WRITING OPERATIONS

SIM CARD CONNECTOR

Disclosed is an improved two-piece SIM cardreceiving connector (1) comprising a housing (2) having terminals (5) mounted therein, and a card holder (3) having a card-receiving section (18) for receiving the SIM card. The card holder (3) is slidably mounted to the housing (2) by way of ledges (26a, 26b, 27a, 27b) formed on side edges of the card holder (3) guided within channels (9) formed along both sides of the housing (2). The housing (2) includes a lock lever (13) having a latch projection (15) extending therefrom. The latch projection engages a corresponding recess (28) formed on the card holder (3) to lock the card holder and housing in an assembled condition. The twopiece construction allows the housing to be easily and automatically assembled to an underlying circuit board, and the sliding assembly of the card holder to the housing provides "self-cleaning" of the terminals during both assembly and removal of the card holder to the housing.

SECURITY DEVICE HAVING A MEMORY AND/OR A MICROCOMPUTER FOR DATA PROCESSING HARDWARE

ELECTRONIC CONNECTION BOX FOR A PERSONAL COMPUTER WITH A SMART CARD CONNECTOR

The invention proposes an electronic connection unit (30), in particular for a personal computer, in the general form of a card of the type comprising a shell (32, 34) with upper (32) and lower (34) parallel and opposite plane main walls (44, 46) which, between them, delimit a cavity (48) inside which an intermediate board (36), in particular a printed-circuit board, is arranged which extends substantially halfway between the opposite inner faces (45, 47) of the main walls, and parallel to the latter, and of the type in which the unit (30) is associated with a connector (64) for connecting a contact card (C) with integrated circuit(s) which includes a support (66) made of insulating material to the unit, and of the type wherein the support (66) is arranged on the upper face (37) of the intermediate board (36), characterized in that the support (66) of the connector (64) includes means (101) for positioning it, which interact with complementary means (100) of the intermediate board (36).

IC CARD FOR PORTABLE TYPE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND CARD INSERTION METHOD

The portable type electronic apparatus of the present invention is provided with an apparatus body having an apparatus side connection contact, a card holder, having guide channels for guiding an IC card to a specified position, and having one end side freely rotatably attached to the apparatus body via an axis, for retaining an IC card by causing a card side connection contact to come into contact with the apparatus side connection contact, and a stopper, having edges respectively provided at the apparatus body and the card holder, for unfolding a wall between the card holder and the apparatus body accompanying rotation of the card holder.

CARD HOLDER-TYPE BALANCE DISPLAY

A card holder provides a balance display for an IC card utilized for a system for settling cash utilizing the IC card. A balance display is provided with the card holder-type body having a card slot provided in the body. A liquid-crystal display and at least one push-button are arranged on the body for user interface. A cover member is attached to the body via a hinge so that it can be opened or closed. When an IC card is inserted into the body and the push-button is pressed, the liquid-crystal display is lit and the current balance of currency is displayed on the liquid-crystal display. When the cover member is opened and the IC card is extracted, the display of the balance is switched to a blinking display. When a settlement is performed using the IC card, a microcomputer in the body can operate to displace the balance after the settlement as well as a paid or received amount, in addition to the previous balance before the settlement.

CHIP CARD READ/WRITE DEVICE

A chip card read/write device is disclosed. At least one set of data associated to at least one issuer is stored in at least one side of the chip card (2) and the sets of data associated to different issuers (E1; E2; E3) are mutually separated. The device has a substantially flat, hand-held housing (10), a current supply arranged in the housing (10), a read/write device arranged in the housing (10), a slot (24) in one of the narrow sides (20) of the housing (10) for inserting a chip card (2) into the housing (10) in the area of the read/write device, a control device for controlling the device and a display linked to the read/write means to display as a page at least one set of data stored on the chip card (2).

Smartcard receiving device for providing a remote communication with switching means

The invention relates to a smartcard receiving device, comprising a contact interface ( 11 ) for communicating with the received smartcard ( 2 ); a remote communication interface ( 13 ) for communicating with a first remote device ( 3 ); a protocol bridge ( 12 ) designed to establish a transaction with the received smartcard ( 2 ) through the contact interface ( 11 ). The smartcard receiving device further comprises a communicating device detector ( 14, 15 ) adapted to detect a second remote device ( 5 ) communicating according to a remote communication protocol different from the communication protocol used by said remote communication interface ( 13 ). The protocol bridge ( 12 ) interrupts the transaction with the received smartcard ( 2 ) when the second remote device ( 5 ) communicating according to said different remote communication protocol is detected.

Wearable apparatuses compatible with multiple smartcards

The present application discloses a wearable apparatus having an apparatus main body including at least one receptacle for detachably attaching a smartcard. The wearable apparatus is compatible with a plurality of smartcards.

Connector

A cover of a connector has axis portions and first and second cover contact points. A housing has axis receiving portions and first through third contact portions. The axis portions are received by the axis receiving portions, and the cover is attached to the housing to be placed at any one of an open position, a closed position and a locked position. The first contact portions are exposed in the axis receiving portions. When the cover is placed at the locked position, the axis portions are face the first contact portions from beneath, and the second cover contact points are face the second contact portions from beneath. When the cover is placed at the closed position, the first cover contact points do not touch the third contact portions. When the cover is placed at the locked position, the first cover contact points touch the third contact portions.

SECURED INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CONNECTOR

The technology relates to a secured integrated circuit connector. More particularly, the technology relates to a connection strip for an integrated circuit connector, comprising a contact zone for the reading of an integrated circuit. According to the technology, said connection strip comprises at least one electrically insulated zone. 1. A connection strip for an integrated circuit connector , the connection strip comprising a contact zone for the reading of an integrated circuit , wherein said connection strip comprises at least one electrically insulated zone.2. The connection strip of claim 1 , wherein said connection strip comprises an upper surface and a lower surface claim 1 , said upper surface being intended for being oriented towards an integrated circuit claim 1 , said lower surface being intended for being oriented towards a printed circuit board to which said connection strip is connected claim 1 , said at least one electrically insulated zone being situated at least partly at said lower surface.3. The connection strip of claim 2 , wherein said contact zone has a curved shape capable of coming into contact with an integrated circuit and said connection strip comprises a first electrically insulated zone situated on said lower surface claim 2 , at least partly at said contact zone.4. The connection strip of claim 3 , wherein said connection strip further comprises a connection portion to be connected to a printed circuit claim 3 , and said connection strip comprises a second electrically insulated zone situated at least partly at said connection portion.5. The connection strip of claim 4 , wherein said connection strip further comprises a linking portion connecting said contact zone and said connection portion claim 4 , and said connection strip comprises a third electrically insulated zone situated at least partly at said linking portion.6. The connection strip of claim 1 , wherein said electrically insulated zone comprises an electrical insulator ...

Card connector

A card connector comprises an insulative housing, a shielding shell partly surrounding the insulative housing, a plurality of conductive contacts retained in the insulative housing and a shim retained in the insulative housing. The plurality of conductive contacts include a plurality of first conductive contacts, each first conductive contact includes a first retaining portion, a first soldering portion and a first elastic contacting portion. The first elastic contacting portion includes a bending portion, and the free end of said first elastic contacting portion is a support portion. At least one support portion is separated from the shim so as to the shim forms a T-shaped opening corresponding to the support portion and two stretching portions disposed on two sides of the opening, the support portion can slide on the stretching portions when the support portion is pressed.

Insertion and extraction structure of card-shaped component and electronic apparatus including the same

An insertion and extraction structure of a card-shaped component includes a slot receiving a card-shaped component in an insertable and extractable manner. The slot has a first surface slidably guiding one surface of the card-shaped component and a second surface located opposite the first surface and slidably guiding the other surface of the card-shaped component. The insertion and extraction structure of a card-shaped component further includes a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface. The first inclined surface projects from the first surface while being inclined in an extraction direction of the card-shaped component. The second inclined surface is located apart from the first inclined surface in the extraction direction and, with one end portion of the card-shaped component yet to be completely extracted from the slot, abuts the other end portion of the card-shaped component. The second inclined surface is steeper than the first inclined surface.

SMART CHIP CARD WITH FRAUD ALERT AND BIOMETRIC RESET

The disclosure generally describes computer-implemented methods, software, and systems, including a method for placing a card into an alert state. An alert detection indication is received during an attempted data exchange using a permanent account number (PAN) associated with a card. The alert detection indication is received by an electronic controller embedded in the card and is received through an interface. The alert detection indication indicates that the PAN has an alert state identified for the PAN by an entity that issued the card. An operational mode of the card is modified into the alert state by the electronic controller and is based on receipt of the alert detection indication. An electronic display indicating that the card is in the alert state is displayed by the electronic controller. 1. A system for a card , the card being an electronic card , the system comprising: receive, via an interface when the card is in a useable state, an alert detection indication during an attempted data exchange using a permanent account number (PAN) associated with the card, wherein the alert detection indication includes an indication of alert state is currently associated with the PAN by an entity associated with issuance of the card; and', 'modify, based on the received alert detection indication, an operational mode of the card from the useable state to the alert state;, 'an electronic controller embedded in the card and operable to receive, from the electronic controller, information that the card is in the alert state; and', 'provide a visual indication that the card is in the alert state;, 'an electronic display coupled to the electronic controller and embedded in the card and operable tomemory storing one or more PANs assigned to the card; andone or more processors performing operations, using the memory, the operations including operations of the electronic controller and the electronic display.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a chip embedded in ...

Self Service Terminal With Magnetic Card Reader and Optical Scanner

A self-service terminal can include a computing device, a display, a transceiver, a card module, an optical scanner, and a radiation source. The display can be in communication with the computing device and be controlled by the computing device. The computing device can be configured to transmit and receive data through the transceiver. The card module can have an intake and card reader configured to read a chip or a magnetic strip. At least part of a path of movement of the card through the self-service terminal can be defined by the card module. The scanner can be positioned on a first side of the path to capture an image of a first side of the card. The radiation source can emit radiation at an area of the card when the image is being captured.

BANKRUPTCY BOARD GAME

A bankruptcy board game, including a game board, including a plurality of spaces disposed on a perimeter of the game board, and a plurality of card retaining areas to receive cards thereupon, a spinner unit removably disposed on at least a portion of the game board to control a course of action of at least one player during a game, and a plurality of figurines to move around the plurality of spaces and represent a position of the at least one player on the game board. 1. A bankruptcy board game , comprising: a plurality of spaces disposed on a perimeter of the game board, and', 'a plurality of card retaining areas to receive cards thereupon;, 'a game board, comprising a spinning wheel,', 'a spin button connected to the spinning wheel, and', 'a motor connected to the spinning wheel to move the spinning wheel from horizontal in a first position to at least partially angled with respect to the spinner unit in a second position in response to a first depress of the spin button, and to rotate the spinning wheel in response to a second depress of the spin button; and, 'a spinner unit removably disposed on at least a portion of the game board to control a course of action of at least one player during a game, the spinner unit comprisinga plurality of figurines to move around the plurality of spaces and represent a position of the at least one player on the game board.2. (canceled)3. The bankruptcy board game of claim 1 , wherein the spinner unit further comprises:a card reader disposed on at least a portion of the spinner unit to scan a magnetic strip on at least one card from the plurality of card retaining areas in response to the at least one card being moved therethrough;a chip reader disposed on at least a portion of the spinner unit to scan a chip on the at least one card from the plurality of card retaining areas in response to the at least one card being inserted therein; anda speaker disposed on at least a portion of the spinner unit to recite words on the at ...

METHOD FOR HARDWARE INTEGRITY CONTROL OF AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CARD

When Integrated Circuit Cards (ICC's) such as chip cards are configured to initiate electronic transactions, such as financial transactions, lapses in security can have severe consequences. Although global standardization means a high degree of interoperability, it also means that ICC's may be manufactured anywhere in the world. A frequent problem is that ICC's with older generation IC's remain in circulation, and/or some manufacturers of ICC's may use older technologies in new cards. Both of these policies may increase the security risks. In addition, ICC's can be cloned, and may be difficult to distinguish from genuine ICC's. By providing a card reader with a signal generator for providing a circuit test signal, and a signal detector, for detecting a circuit response signal, the response signal may be compared with an expected response signal to determine a degree of electrical correspondence and whether the ICC passes or fails the hardware integrity control. 2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein:{'b': 350', '350', '200', '300, 'the one or more test signal receivers () comprise one or more reader electrical contacts, configured and arranged to make electrical contact with one or more of the card contacts () after the card reader () has received the integrated circuit card (); and'}{'b': 400', '700', '300, 'the signal generator () is electrically connected to the one or more reader electrical contacts, configured and arranged to provide the circuit test signal () to the integrated circuit card () through the one or more reader electrical contacts.'}3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:{'b': 610', '300', '200, 'starting an electronic transaction after bringing () the integrated circuit card () into close physical proximity to the card reader (); and'}{'b': 300', '970, 'terminating the electronic transaction if the integrated circuit card () fails () the hardware integrity control.'}4. The computer-implemented method of ...

Microcircuit module and smart card comprising same

A microcircuit module for a smart card includes a generally rectangular carrier film ( 101 ) provided with eight contact pads on a first face thereof and with an electronic component on a second face, the electronic component being equipped with connection terminals to which the contact pads are connected via the carrier film. The eight contact pads are disposed in two parallel series of three contact pads (C 1 , C 2 , C 3 , C 5 , C 6 , C 7 ), with two other contact pads (C′ 4 , C′ 8 ) being disposed therebetween and each being positioned close to the contact pads from the ends of each of the series. The contact pads each measure at least 1.7 mm×2 mm. The contact pads of the two parallel series comply with ISO standard 7816 and the eight contact pads border each of the sides of the carrier film.

Electrical connector

An electrical connector which comprises a tray, a terminal module, an upper cover and a detecting switch. The tray comprises a pushing block. The upper cover cooperates with the terminal module to define an insertion space extending along a front-rear direction for insertion of the tray. The detecting switch comprises a detecting terminal. The detecting terminal is provided at one side of the insertion space. The detecting terminal comprises a tail, an elastic arm extending forwards and an insulative pushed block provided at a front end of the elastic arm. The elastic arm comprises a contact. The pushing block of the tray pushes the insulative pushed block of the detecting terminal so as to make the elastic arm of the detecting terminal and the contact displaced elastically in an up-down direction.

APPARATUS FOR EJECTING AT LEAST ONE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CARD

An apparatus is described. In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises a housing; a tray; an ejector; a push member having two positions, the push member is configured to receive an external force for moving the push member and to operate the ejector to eject the tray to an ejected open position when the push member is moved to a second position and to maintain in the second position; and a switch comprising two electric position; the switch is configured to switch to a first electric position when receiving the external force, and the push member is configured to maintain the switch in the first electric position when the push member is moved to the second position causing the tray to eject; when the tray is returned to a retracted closed position, the push member is moved to a first position causing the switch to switch to a second electric position. 1. An apparatus comprising:a housing;a tray connected to the housing in a movable manner, the tray having a retracted closed position and an ejected open position with respect to the housing;an ejector configured to eject the tray to the ejected open position, the ejector having a first position and a second position, wherein the ejector is configured to receive an external force to eject the tray to the ejected open position and maintain the second position even when the external force is removed; anda switch movable into a first electric position and a second electric position, the switch comprising a first electric contact element and a second electric contact element;wherein the ejector is configured to receive the external force and cause the switch to switch to the first electric position, and the ejector is configured to maintain the switch in the first electric position in response to the ejector being moved to the second position and to cause the ejection of the tray to the ejected open position;wherein, in response to the tray being returned back to the retracted closed position, the ejector is moved back to ...

Operating m-phy based communications over mass storage-based interfaces, and related connectors, systems and methods

M-PHY communications are provided over a mass storage-based interface. Related connectors, systems, and methods are also disclosed. In particular, embodiments of the present disclosure take the M-PHY standard compliant signals and direct them through a memory card compliant connector so as to allow two M-PHY standard compliant devices having memory card based connectors to communicate.

Card Connector

A card connector is provided for receiving a card. The card connector includes a housing assembly and a tray. The housing assembly includes a housing and a plurality of contacts extending upward from the housing, with each of the plurality of contacts having a card connecting pad. The tray includes a frame and a pair of plates extending inward from opposite sides of the frame. Each plate of the pair of plates includes a supporting portion extending inward from the frame and a covering portion extending further inward and away from the supporting portion.

Connector

A connector is provided that includes a housing, a contact, and a slider. The housing includes an mating connector receiving section, while the contact extends into the mating connector receiving section. The slider is positioned on the housing and includes a cam plate and a protruding wall positioned along a rear end of the cam plate.

CARD READER BASED PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS FROM A WEB BROWSER

This disclosure relates to systems and methods for processing electronic payments for customer purchases. In some implementations, a mobile computing device receives a payment request identifying a sales transaction between a merchant and a customer. The payment request indicates a purchase amount owed by the customer to the merchant, and carries a set of instructions. The mobile computing device activates a card reader based at least in part on the set of instructions, receives customer authorization for electronic payment of the purchase amount, instructs the card reader to process a credit card for the purchase amount based on receiving the customer authorization, and receives confirmation of payment of the purchase amount from the card reader.

Card reader based payment transactions from a web browser

This disclosure relates to systems and methods for processing electronic payments for customer purchases. In some implementations, a system receives a payment request from a merchant, and transmits payment information to a mobile computing device associated with the merchant. The payment information includes a transaction ID to identify the purchase, a purchase amount, and instructions that cause the mobile computing device to activate a card reader, present a notification of the purchase amount to the customer, receive an acceptance of the purchase amount from the customer, and authorize the card reader to process an electronic payment for the purchase amount. The system receives payment confirmation from the mobile computing device, and provides the parameter confirmation to the merchant.

RECORDING CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL DEVICE, RECORDING CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A recording control system includes a storage medium and a control device that is detachably connectable to and controls reading/writing of data to/from the storage medium. The storage medium stores a first authentication code corresponding to at least one first attribute of the storage medium among attributes regarding reading and writing. The control device includes: a readout unit that outputs first request information to the storage medium to read therefrom at least one common authentication code each corresponding to a respective one of at least one common attribute of the first authentication code and the first request information, the first request information corresponding to at least one second attribute of the control device; an identification unit that identifies the at least one common attribute according to the at least one common authentication code; and a control unit that controls the reading/writing according to the at least one common attribute. 1. A recording control system , comprising:a storage medium; anda control device to which the storage medium is to be detachably connected and that controls reading and writing of data from and to the storage medium,wherein the storage medium stores a first authentication code corresponding to at least one first attribute of the storage medium among a plurality of attributes regarding reading and writing of storage media in general, andthe control device includes:a readout unit that outputs first request information to the storage medium connected to the control device to read, from the storage medium, at least one common authentication code each corresponding to a respective one of at least one common attribute of the first authentication code and the first request information, the first request information corresponding to at least one second attribute of the control device regarding the reading and writing performed by the control device among the plurality of attributes;an identification unit that ...

Capacitive autocoding

A capacitive autocoding circuit is provided herein. A test strip may include an embedded code comprising one or more individually electrically isolated contacting pads associated with one of a plurality of predefined capacitive states. The respective capacitive states associated with each of the contacting pads together form a capacitive state sequence such that when the test strip is inserted into a diagnostic meter the sequence is read to identify data particular to the capacitive sequence and the test strip.

Electronic card connector and electronic device using the same

An electronic device includes an electronic card connector. The electronic card connector includes a tray assembly configured to receive an electronic card, and a base configured to receive the tray assembly. The tray assembly includes a hook mechanism, and the base includes a hook engaging mechanism. The tray assembly is locked in the base by an engagement of the hook mechanism and the hook engaging mechanism. The base also includes an elastic member. The elastic member is configured to eject the tray assembly out of the base when the hook mechanism is disengaged from the hook engaging mechanism.

Method of operating smart card and method of operating smart card system including the same

A smart card may include data storage and transmission circuitry, a plurality of voltage controllers to supply operational power to card circuitry, a plurality of oscillators to supply an internal clock for the card, and power management circuitry. The power management circuitry may be configured to shut down the oscillators and at least one, but not all, voltage controllers during a period after a data transmission is completed.

LOW-PROFILE CARD READER

A low-profile card reader, including: a carriage; a single support arm including a first end statically mounted to the carriage, a second end, free from the carriage, a body tapering from the second end toward the first end, wherein the body is free from the carriage, such that the support arm freely deflects along a support arm length relative to the carriage, and a set of strengthening channels extending along the support arm length; and a magnetic reading head statically connected to the second end of the support arm. 1. A point of sale system comprising: a magnetic reading head;', 'a single support arm, mounting the magnetic reading head, that biases the magnetic reading head against the card;', 'an integrated circuit chip reader that selectively reads the information from the card when the card comprises a chip; and', 'a carriage defining a single card opening connected to a channel, the carriage mounting the support arm, wherein the channel is shared between the magnetic reading head and the integrated circuit chip reader; and, 'a card reader configured to read information from a card, the card reader comprisinga processor that selectively processes the information from the card.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the carriage is configured to encapsulate the card along a card width claim 1 , wherein the carriage comprises a first side and a second side opposing the first side claim 1 , wherein the channel is defined between the first side and second side.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the integrated circuit chip reader is mounted to the first side claim 2 , proximal a closed end of the carriage opposing the single card opening claim 2 , and the magnetic reading head is mounted to the second side claim 2 , proximal the single card opening.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the card reader further comprises a card detection pin that detects full card insertion into the card reader.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the support arm functions as a security ...

Connector

A connector is connectable with a card which is inserted from an insertion opening. The card has a terminal. The connector comprises a holding member and a contact. The holding member has a rear support portion and a front support portion. The contact is held by the holding member. The contact has a base portion and a spring portion. The base portion has a rear supported portion, a front supported portion and a movable starting point. The rear supported portion is supported by the rear support portion. The front supported portion is supported by the front support portion. The movable starting point is positioned between the rear supported portion and the front supported portion. The spring portion extends frontward from the movable starting point in a front-rear direction. The spring portion is provided with a contact point which is to be in contact with the terminal of the card.

Intelligent Credit Card System

A new credit card system which enables improved reading and other operations. Reading can be done in the short edge of the credit card thereby shortening the aspect ratio and size of the card reader. The reader can be electrical, reading information via contacts, or can be optical readers.

PAYMENT TERMINAL EVALUATOR

A payment terminal evaluator includes a contact structure and a card structure. The contact structure intersects a rectangular space such that part of the contact structure is within the rectangular space and part of the contact structure is outside of the rectangular space. The card structure extends from the contact structure and is positioned entirely within the rectangular space. The card structure includes a top surface, a bottom surface, a first side surface between the top surface and the bottom surface, a second side surface between the top surface and the bottom surface, a first tab defined in part by the top surface, the bottom surface and the first side surface, a second tab defined in part by the top surface, the bottom surface and the second side surface, and an opening between the first tab and the second tab.

Apparatus for Receiving a Plurality of Memory Cards

An apparatus and corresponding memory card holder wherein the apparatus includes: a casing configured to enable a plurality of memory cards to be removably inserted into the casing; contact pads located within the casing configured to enable an electrical connection to be established between the contact pads and at least one memory card when the plurality of memory cards are inserted within the casing; and at least one mounting portion configured to enable the apparatus to be mounted on a circuit board such that a first portion of the apparatus is positioned above the circuit board and a second portion of the apparatus is positioned below the circuit board.

CARD READER

A card reader may include a break-in sensing circuit and a security circuit structured to output a break-in sensing signal into the break-in sensing circuit, and receive a returned break-in sensing signal that returns from the break-in sensing circuit. The security circuit may include an output terminal to output the break-in sensing signal, and an input terminal to receive the returned break-in sensing signal. The break-in sensing signal may be input to an input section of the break-in sensing circuit, and then output from an output section of the break-in sensing circuit as the returned break-in sensing signal. The break-in sensing signal may be a pulse signal. At least either one of the output terminal and the input terminal of the security circuit may include a protection element between the terminal itself and an earth ground. 1. A card reader comprising: a state of the break-in sensing circuit being broken,', 'a state of the break-in sensing circuit being short-circuited,', 'a state of a case having been removed, and', 'a state of the card reader having been removed; and, 'a break-in sensing circuit structured to sense at least one ofa security circuit structured to output a break-in sensing signal into the break-in sensing circuit, and receive a returned break-in sensing signal that returns from the break-in sensing circuit;wherein the security circuit comprises an output terminal to output the break-in sensing signal, and an input terminal to receive the returned break-in sensing signal;the break-in sensing signal is input to an input section of the break-in sensing circuit from the output terminal of the security circuit, and then output from an output section of the break-in sensing circuit as the returned break-in sensing signal, and input to the input terminal of the security circuit;the break-in sensing signal is a pulse signal; andat least either one of the output terminal and the input terminal of the security circuit comprises a protection element ...

CARD READER AND MAGNETIC SENSOR UNIT

A card reader may include a card reader main body having a card transport path and a card insertion port; and a magnetic sensor unit configured to detect the contact terminal of the IC chip of the card. The card reader main body may include a mount unit in which the magnetic sensor unit is detachably mounted. The mount unit may include a locked unit. The magnetic sensor unit may include a magnetic sensor having a sensor surface facing a side of the card transport path and an opposite surface facing an opposite direction of the sensor surface, a sensor holder having a locking unit locked into the locked unit and a fixation unit to which the magnetic sensor is fixed, and an adhesive configured to fix the magnetic sensor to the fixation unit. The adhesive covers the opposite surface. 1. A card reader for use with a card comprising an IC chip comprising a contact terminal , the card reader comprising:a card reader main body comprising a card transport path through which the card is transported and a card insertion port configured to insert the card into the card transport path; anda magnetic sensor unit configured to detect the contact terminal of the IC chip of the card inserted into the card transport path, whereinthe card reader main body comprises a mount unit in which the magnetic sensor unit is detachably mounted,the mount unit comprises a locked unit,the magnetic sensor unit comprises a magnetic sensor comprising a sensor surface facing a side of the card transport path and an opposite surface facing an opposite direction of the sensor surface, a sensor holder comprising a locking unit locked into the locked unit and a fixation unit to which the magnetic sensor is fixed, and an adhesive configured to fix the magnetic sensor to the fixation unit, andthe adhesive covers the opposite surface.2. The card reader according to claim 1 , wherein the magnetic sensor comprises a core body claim 1 , a first excitation coil claim 1 , a second excitation coil claim 1 , a ...

Digital card-reader and hub

Various embodiments include, for example, a digital-card reader, a reader hub, and a method of determining a coefficient of friction for mounting the digital-card reader and the reader hub to a mounting surface. In one specific embodiment, the digital-card reader includes a card-reader frame having a circuit board including at least one memory-card reader to perform data transfer operations; a magnetic material coupled to at least one face of the card-reader frame; and a compliant-region mat coupled to the at least one face of the card-reader frame and positioned proximate to the magnetic material. The magnetic material compresses the compliant-region mat to increase friction against a mounting surface to at least partially overcome insertion forces associated with inserting the memory card into the digital-card reader to reduce or eliminate lateral movement of the digital-card reader with reference to the mounting surface. Other devices, apparatuses, and methods are described.

ORIENTATION-AGNOSTIC METHOD TO INTERFACE TO XEROX PRINTED MEMORY LABEL

An electronic system for identifying an article can include a printed memory having a plurality of contact pads electrically coupled to a plurality of landing pads positioned on a first side of a printed circuit board (PCB) substrate. The plurality of landing pads can be electrically coupled to a plurality of endless, concentric contact lines positioned on a second side of the PCB substrate through a plurality of vias that extend through a thickness of the PCB substrate and a plurality of traces that electrically couple the plurality of vias with the plurality of landing pads. To perform a memory operation on the printed memory, contact probes of a reader are physically and electrically contacted with the plurality of concentric contact lines. In some implementations, the memory operation can be performed on the printed memory irrespective of a rotational orientation of the printed memory relative to the reader. 1. A memory device , comprising:a printed memory comprising a substrate, a plurality of contact pads overlying the substrate, a plurality of wiring lines electrically coupled to the plurality of contact pads, and ferroelectric layer overlying the substrate; anda printed circuit comprising a plurality of concentric, endless contact lines electrically coupled to the plurality of contact pads.2. The memory device of claim 1 , wherein:the plurality of wiring lines comprises at least one bit line and a plurality of word lines;at least a portion of the ferroelectric layer is positioned between the at least one bit line and the plurality of word lines;the ferroelectric layer positioned between the at least one bit line and each word line of the plurality of word lines forms a memory cell; andeach memory cell is individually addressable through two of the concentric, endless contact lines.3. The memory device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of concentric claim 1 , endless contact lines are a plurality of circular concentric claim 1 , endless contact lines.4. The ...

READER MECHANISM FOR INTERFACING WITH AN INFORMATION CHIP

A reader mechanism and method for interfacing with an information chip on a build material container are provided. The reader mechanism includes a reading head configured to read the information chip. A platform includes an actuator to move the reading head relative to the information chip. A brake holds the build material container in place while the reading head contacts the information chip. 1. A reader mechanism for interfacing with an information chip on a build material container , comprising:a reading head configured to read the information chip;a platform comprising an actuator to move the reading head relative to the information chip; anda brake to prevent rotation of the build material container while the reading head contacts the information chip.2. The reader mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the reading head comprises a plurality of spring contacts.3. The reader mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the actuator comprises a stepper motor claim 1 , a servo motor claim 1 , or a linear motor.4. The reader mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the brake comprises a spring-loaded panel comprising prongs configured to engage indentations on a cylindrical cage.5. The reader mechanism of claim 4 , comprising a brake actuator comprising an inclined surface disposed at one end claim 4 , wherein the brake actuator is attached to the platform claim 4 , and wherein the inclined surface of the brake actuator is configured to lift the spring-loaded panel from the gear on the cylindrical cage when the platform is moved away from the cylindrical cage.6. The reader mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the brake is engaged by the platform as the reading head is advanced towards the information chip.7. The reader mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the brake is released by the platform as the reading head is withdrawn from the information chip.8. The reader mechanism of claim 1 , comprising an alignment element to align the reading head with the information chip.9. The reader mechanism of claim 8 , ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY ANNOTATING AND IDENTIFYING A LIVING BEING OR AN OBJECT WITH AN IDENTIFIER PROVIDING A SUBJECT IDENTIFICATION

The invention relates to a method for training a machine learning model to identify a subject having at least one machine readable identifier providing a subject ID, said method comprising: 1. A method for training a machine learning model to identify a subject having at least one machine readable identifier providing a subject ID , said method comprising:providing a computer vision system with an image capturing system comprising at least one image capturing device, and a reader system comprising at least one reader for reading said at least one machine readable identifier;defining said machine learning model in said computer vision system;capturing a first image using said image capturing system, said first image showing said subject;reading said subject ID using said reader system when capturing said first image, and linking said subject ID with said first image, said linking providing said first image with a linked subject ID, providing a first annotated image;capturing at least one further image showing said subject, linking said linked subject ID to said at least one further image providing at least one further annotated image, andsubjecting said first annotated image and said at least one further annotated image to said machine learning model for training said machine learning model.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing said subject with said machine readable identifier providing said subject ID.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein when capturing said at least one further image claim 1 , a further subject ID is read using said reader system and said further subject ID is linked to said at least one further image.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said first annotated image and said at least one further annotated image are included in a training dataset that is built during performing said method claim 1 , and said training dataset is used for at least one of training and additionally training said machine learning model.5. The method of claim ...

New Connector Applied to USF Card and Micro SD Card

The present application relates to the field of electric vehicle connector, particularly to a new connector applied to USF cards and Micro SD cards. The connector comprises an end component, a frame and an outer shell. The end component is provided in the frame covered with the outer shell; UFS cards or Micro SD cards can be inserted into the frame and connected with the end component; the end component includes nineteen ends, i.e., Pin 1 to Pin 19 ; the ends of the inserted UFS card or Micro SD card can be connected with respective ends of the end component; the UFS card includes twelve ends(i.e., u 1 to u 12 ); the Micro SD card includes eight ends(i.e., m 1 to m 8 ). The beneficial effects of the present application are that: on the basis of existing UFS card connector, the ends 1 - 10, 11, 12 and 19 form a complete data transmission structure for the UFS card; at the same time, the ends 11 - 19 form a complete data transmission structure applied to the Micro SD card, so that the connector is applied to UFS cards and Micro SD cards.

MULTI-PURPOSE CREDIT CARD READER APPARATUS

A credit card reader shields a credit card, stores data from one or more credit cards simultaneously and then selectively broadcasts data associated with one of the cards. A slim, electromagnetically shielding housing has a cavity and a card reader for reading data from a credit card received in the cavity. A processor connects the card reader to a memory component, and connects both to an RFID device, where the credit card data can be broadcast to an RFID reader. A control interface allows a user to initiate reading credit card data, to select a card data set to store in memory, or to broadcast a dataset. A display shows transaction information and stored card data. A retractable input/output plug can engage a socket on another device to transmit and receive data. A memory card device can selectively store credit card data and transaction data. 1. A credit card reader apparatus comprising:a housing;a magnetic credit card reader located within a cavity in said housing;a processor connected to the magnetic credit card reader;a read/write memory component connected to the processor, said processor receiving credit card data from the magnetic credit card reader and writing the credit card data to a storage location in said read/write memory component;a radio frequency identification (RFID) device connected to the processor, said processor reading said credit card data from said storage location and providing said credit card data to said RFID device;a control interface connected to the processor, said processor and said control interface selectively controlling reading data from said credit card, selectively storing said credit card data in said read/write memory component and selectively controlling broadcast of said credit card data through said RFID device;an input/output device connected to said processor, said input/output device communicating with a mobile electronic device and to transmit data to and receive data from the mobile electronic device; anda memory ...

ELECTRONIC COMPONENT

An electronic member provided in a circuit board having a connector. The connector has a card mounting port and holds a memory card in a state where a tip of the memory card is exposed from the card mounting port at a connection position where a connection terminal of the memory card and a connection terminal of the circuit board are connected. The electronic component includes a device that adds capacitance at a position separated from and facing at least a part of the tip of the memory card, in a state where the memory card is held at the connection position by the connector, and a connector having first and second end portions in which the first end portion is connected to the device that adds capacitance and the second end portion is connected to a ground of the circuit board. 1. An electronic component provided in a circuit board having a connector , whereinthe connector has a card mounting port and can hold a memory card in a state where a tip of the memory card is exposed from the card mounting port at a connection position where a connection terminal of the memory card and a connection terminal of the circuit board are connected, andthe electronic component comprisesa capacitance addition unit provided at a position separated from and facing at least a part of the tip of the memory card, in a plan view with respect to at least one surface of the memory card, in a state where the memory card is held at the connection position by the connector, anda connection unit having first and second end portions in which the first end portion is connected to the capacitance addition unit and the second end portion is connected to a ground of the circuit board.2. The electronic component according to claim 1 , wherein the capacitance addition unit is provided along the tip of the memory card claim 1 , in a state where the memory card is held at the connection position by the connector.3. The electronic component according to claim 2 , wherein the capacitance addition unit ...

Tray type card connector

Provided is a tray type card connector that is compatible with waterproof electronic devices and that can easily perform the insertion and removal of a card into/from the electronic devices. A tray type card connector includes a card tray; a housing having a tray insertion portion; a plurality of contacts arranged in the housing so as to project within the tray insertion portion; a front cover portion fitting in a casing opening portion opened at a lateral surface portion of a casing of an electronic device A, at a front end portion of the card tray; a ring-shaped cover water-sealing member made of an elastic material at an outer periphery portion of the front cover portion.

METHOD FOR VERIFYING THE HABILITATION OF A TERMINAL TO CHECK AN IDENTITY ATTRIBUTE OF A USER

A method for interrogating an electronic identity card by a terminal with a claim covering an identity attribute of the holder of this card. The terminal obtains an identity token of the CNIe then selects in a HD wallet an issuer account associated to the identity attribute covered by the claim. Afterwards, it forms a transaction including as arguments the identity token and the path in the arborescence of the wallet leading to the issuer account, this transaction then being transmitted to a blockchain. Afterwards, it is verified by consensus that the terminal is habilitated to issue a claim covering an identity attribute, and that the issuing address of the transaction corresponds to the identity attribute on which the terminal is habilitated to issue a claim. 1. A method for interrogating an electronic identity card , denoted CNIe , by a terminal , with a claim covering an identity attribute of the holder of said card , said identity attribute being part of an identity attribute arborescence , said method comprising:(a) an obtainment by the terminal of an identity token of the holder of the CNIe;(b) a selection by the terminal of an issuer account associated to a node in the arborescence of a hierarchical deterministic key wallet, called HD wallet, having the same structure as the identity attribute arborescence, the selected node unequivocally corresponding to the identity attribute covered by the claim;(c) a formation by the terminal of a transaction comprising as arguments at least the identity token and the path in the arborescence of the wallet leading to the issuer account;(d) an issue by the terminal of said transaction addressed to a first smart contract deployed on a blockchain;(e) a verification by consensus that the terminal is habilitated to issue a claim on said identity attribute;(f) a verification by consensus that the issuing address of the transaction corresponds the identity attribute on which the terminal is habilitated to issue a claim;(g) a ...

SWITCH SPRING ARRANGEMENT

The invention relates to a switch spring arrangement in a card reader, comprising a contact carrier which is integrated into the card reader and includes a plurality of pockets, open on one side, for accommodating holding elements of a spring contact element, and a spring contact element that has two mounting arms to be secured in the contact carrier as well as a spring arm which can be actuated by a card and is placed between the mounting arms. 1. A switch spring arrangement in a card reader comprising:a. a contact carrier, integrated in a card reader, which has multiple pockets open on one side for receiving retaining elements of a spring contact element;b. a spring contact element with two fastening arms for fastening in the contact carrier, and a spring arm which can be actuated by a card and is arranged between the fastening arms,c. wherein the spring arm forms an elongated contact dome,d. the two fastening arms comprise lateral projecting retaining elements which project into the pockets of the contact carrier for fastening the spring contact element on the contact carrier; ande. a complementary contact element with an elongated contact dome,f. wherein the two elongated contact domes are oriented relative to each other in the direction of their extension such that the contact domes intersect at a point of intersection and, when the contact domes contact each other, form a defined contact point.2. The switch spring arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the pockets are in each case designed so that they are open on an end side and also on a transverse side claim 1 , such that the spring contact element can be pushed from the end side into the pockets with the laterally projecting retaining elements.3. The switch spring arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein contact surfaces claim 1 , such that undersides of the retaining elements can bear against them claim 1 , are in each case formed by the contact carrier in the region of the pockets.4. The switch ...

CARD READER AND MAGNETIC INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM PROCESSING DEVICE

A card reader may include a conveyance passage; an optical sensor; a first circuit board; a second circuit board; a first cover member; a second cover member; a first frame; and a second frame comprising a conveyance face on a second direction side of the card conveyance passage. The first frame may include a first transmission hole, and the first frame may be attached with one of the first circuit board and the second circuit board. The second frame may include a second transmission hole, and the second frame may be attached with the other of the first circuit board and the second circuit board. The first cover member may be fixed to the first circuit board so as to cover the entire light emitting element; and the second cover member may be fixed to the second circuit board so as to cover the entire light receiving element. 1. A card reader for use with a card , the card reader comprising:a card conveyance passage where the card is conveyed;an optical sensor structured to detect the card conveyed along the card conveyance passage, the optical sensor comprising a light emitting element and a light receiving element which are oppositely disposed so as to interpose the card conveyance passage in a thickness direction of the card conveyed along the card conveyance passage;a first circuit board on which the light emitting element is mounted;a second circuit board on which the light receiving element is mounted;a first cover member which covers the light emitting element;a second cover member which covers the light receiving element;a first frame comprising a conveyance face on a first direction side of the card conveyance passage wherein one side in the thickness direction of the card conveyed along the card conveyance passage is referred to as a first direction and its opposite direction is referred to as a second direction; anda second frame with comprising a conveyance face on a second direction side of the card conveyance passage;wherein the first frame comprises a ...

Card reader and method of controlling card reader

A card reader for connecting a plurality of types of devices detachably may include a connection detection unit configured to check a connector to which a socket is connected among connectors of the plurality of types of devices; a device discrimination unit configured to check information stored in association with the connector checked by the connection detection unit and to set a security level of an own apparatus; and a data-processing unit configured to record or reproduce data in a card corresponding to the security level of the own apparatus that is set by the device discrimination unit.

CARD DEVICE, HOST DEVICE, AND COMMUNICATION METHOD

A card device according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes: a first interface that connects the card device with a host device. The card device notifies, through the first interface, the host device of whether or not the card device includes a second interface different from the first interface. 1. A card device comprising a first interface that connects the card device with a host device ,wherein the card device notifies, through the first interface, the host device whether or not the card device includes a second interface different from the first interface.2. The card device according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the card device includes the second interface claim 1 , the card device notifies the host device of a kind of the second interface claim 1 , in addition to whether or not the card device includes the second interface.3. The card device according to claim 1 , wherein the card device does not allow the host device to initialize the second interface until the card device notifies the host device of whether or not the card device includes the second interface.4. The card device according to claim 1 , wherein the first interface is a legacy interface in secured digital (SD) card standard claim 1 , and the second interface is a Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) interface.5. The card device according to claim 1 , wherein after the host device initializes at least one of the first interface and the second interface claim 1 , the card device notifies the host device of a kind of a protocol implemented on the card device.6. The card device according to claim 1 , wherein the card device does not operate until a protocol implemented on the card device is selected by the host device.7. A host device comprising a first interface that connects the host device with a card device claim 1 ,wherein the host device asks, through the first interface, the card device whether or not the card device includes a second interface different from ...

Connector

A connector comprises a contact and a holding member. The contact has a held portion, a pressed portion and a protected portion. The holding member has a holding portion holding the held portion. Moreover, the holding member has a protection portion and a receiving portion arranged in a front-rear direction. The protection portion is located above the protected portion. When seen along an upper-lower direction, the protection portion covers the protected portion. The protected portion has an edge which is located at an edge of the protection portion in the front-rear direction or is apart from the protection portion in the front-rear direction. The pressed portion is pressed to be moved downward in accompany with a connection of the connector with a card. When the pressed portion is moved downward, the edge of the protected portion is located within the receiving portion without contact with the protection portion.

Apparatus and Method of Reducing Movement of an Insertable Device During Temperature Cycles

Apparatus and method for electronic card insertion detection in an electronic device includes, for example, a spring or detection element positioned in a cavity of the electronic card slot of the electronic device and the detection element being adapted so that changes in the temperature of the environment and/or the spring force of the detection element will not unintentionally dislodge or push out the electronic card from the electronic card slot.

Store system, information processing device and control program therefor, and checkout machine and control program therefor

A store system includes an information processing device and a checkout machine, which may be comprised by at least one processor. The information processing device acquires a balance of electronic money. The information processing device calculates a price every time a purchased commodity is registered. The information processing device correlates charge instruction information of the electronic money with a mobile terminal and stores the charge instruction information when a predetermined condition holds between the balance of the electronic money and the price. The checkout machine selects, when receiving a payment instruction from the mobile terminal not correlated with the charge instruction information, a payment mode for receiving an input of data concerning payment and selects, when receiving the payment instruction from the mobile terminal correlated with the charge instruction information, a charge mode for receiving an input of data concerning charging of the electronic money.

SMART CARD DEVICE, SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME AND METHOD OF OPERATING SMART CARD SYSTEM

A smart card may include data storage and transmission circuitry, a plurality of voltage controllers to supply operational power to card circuitry, a plurality of oscillators to supply an internal clock for the card, and power management circuitry. The power management circuitry may be configured to shut down the oscillators and at least one, but not all, voltage controllers during a period after a data transmission is completed. 120.-. (canceled)21. A device comprising:a frequency detector configured to detect whether an external clock signal is activated and configured to generate a control signal indicating a clock stop time interval during which the external clock signal is deactivated; andat least one stop voltage controller configured to provide at least one stop voltage and configured to reduce a level of the at least one stop voltage during the clock stop time interval based on the control signal.22. The device of claim 21 , further comprising a plurality of active voltage controllers configured to provide a plurality of active voltages claim 21 , the plurality of active voltage controllers being activated and deactivated based on a plurality of active voltage controller enable signals.23. The device of claim 22 , wherein the plurality of active voltage controllers are sequentially turned-off during a first idle time interval before the clock stop time interval.24. The device of claim 22 , wherein the plurality of active voltage controllers are sequentially turned-on during a second idle time interval after the clock stop time interval.25. The device of claim 22 , wherein claim 22 , during the clock stop time interval claim 22 , the plurality of active voltage controllers are deactivated and the at least one stop voltage controller is activated.26. The device of claim 21 , further comprising a plurality of oscillators configured to provide a plurality of oscillator signals claim 21 , the plurality of oscillators being activated and deactivated based on a ...

SECURE DIGITAL FORMAT CARD HAVING TWO INTERFACES TO COMMUNICATE WITH TWO PROCESSORS

A secure digital format card that includes two interfaces to a processor is provided, comprising a housing, and a processor that includes a secure digital input/output (SDIO) interface, a second interface, and further connections different from the interfaces. A first set and second set of pads are located at the housing, a subset of the first set for communicating with the processor via the SDIO interface. A subset of the second set for communicating with the processor via the second interface, and a further subset of the second set for communicating with the processor via the further connections. The processor is configured to: enable the subset of the second set of pads via the second interface when enable data is received via the one or more further connections, from the further subset of the second set of pads. 1. A secure digital format card device comprising:a housing having a secure digital (SD) card format insertable into a socket of a host device;a processor within the housing;a secure digital input/output (SDIO) interface to the processor;a second interface to the processor, the second interface of a different type than the SDIO interface;one or more further connections to the processor, the one or more further connections different from the SDIO interface and the second interface;a first set of pads at the housing, a subset of the first set of pads for communicating with the processor via the SDIO interface; anda second set of pads at the housing, a subset of the second set of pads for communicating with the processor via the second interface, and a further subset of the second set of pads for communicating with the processor via the one or more further connections,the processor configured to: when the housing is inserted into the socket of the host device, enable the subset of the second set of pads to communicate with the processor via the second interface when enable data is received from the host device via the one or more further connections, from ...

CARD TRAY, CARD CONNECTING APPARATUS AND MOBILE TERMINAL

Disclosed are a card tray, a card connecting apparatus and a mobile terminal. The card connecting apparatus includes a card tray and a base. The base is configured to contain the card tray. The card tray includes an ejecting mechanism and a card carrying mechanism. The card carrying mechanism is provided with a sliding cavity. The ejecting mechanism includes a pull rod slidably arranged in the sliding cavity to form a card-rod separated structure that the ejecting mechanism is capable of pushing the card carrying mechanism into the base or pulling out the card carrying mechanism from the base and also capable of being ejected alone when the card carrying mechanism is clamped in the working position by the base. 1. A card tray , comprising an ejector and a card carrier , wherein:the card carrier is provided with a sliding cavity; andthe ejector comprises a pull rod slidably disposed in the sliding cavity, and further configured as a card-rod separated structure such that the ejector is configured to cause the card carrier to move together and cause to move alone when the card carrier is not moved.2. The card tray according to claim 1 , wherein a limiting groove is further disposed in the card carrier; and the limiting groove is configured to clamp the card carrier in a working position when the pull rod is moved alone.3. The card tray according to claim 1 , wherein the card carrier comprises a card carrying panel and a supporting plate; a carrying hole for containing a user card is provided in the card carrying panel; and the supporting plate is disposed below the card carrying panel and configured to support the user card in the carrying hole and to form the sliding cavity with the card carrying panel.4. The card tray according to claim 3 , wherein the supporting plate is further configured to form a locating slot with the card carrying panel; the ejector further comprises a locating block configured to fixedly connect with the pull rod; and the locating block is ...

MEMORY CARD READER INTERFACE WITH IMPROVED THUMB SCOOP

A memory card reader interface with an improved thumb scoop or recess () for preventing improper insertion of a memory card is provided. The memory card reader interface of the present disclosure may be formed on a housing of an electronic or host device and includes a memory card slot having an opening in an outer surface of the housing configured to receive a memory card for insertion into the memory card slot. A recess, also known as a thumb scoop, is configured at the opening of the memory card slot to allow gripping and extraction access to a memory card inside the memory card slot. The recess of the memory card interface of the present disclosure is configured in such a manner as to prevent improper insertion of a memory card into the memory card slot. 1. Apparatus comprising:a housing with an outer surface;a memory card slot formed in the housing and having an opening in the outer surface configured to receive a memory card for insertion into the memory card slot, the memory card slot being a first width; anda recess at the opening of the memory card slot to allow gripping and extraction access to a memory card inserted inside the memory card slot, the recess having a second width, the second width being less than the first width.2. The apparatus of further comprising:a memory card connector arranged behind the memory card slot to receive the memory card and including at least one electrical contact for contacting at least one contact of the memory card; and wherein the second width being less than the first width for blocking at least a portion of a space between the memory card connector and the housing, thereby preventing improper insertion of the memory card into the space.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , whereinthe memory card connector comprises a retaining member for urging the memory card toward the at least one electrical contact and having a first edge; and whereinthe recess having a second edge along a portion of the opening of the memory card slot ...

TAMPER-PROOF CARD READER WITH A DRILLING PROTECTION COVER

A card reader includes a contacting unit for exchanging data with a chip card and a plastic drilling protection cover which covers the contacting unit and has a plastic back-moulded conductor track foil which has an area-covering drilling protection conductor track structure. The drilling protection conductor track structure is applied, in particular printed, onto the conductor track foil using an electrically conductive, transparent ink. 1. A card reader comprising:a contacting unit for exchanging data with a chip card; anda plastic drilling protection cover which covers the contacting unit and/or an electronic component, which is connected to the said contacting unit, and has a plastic back-moulded conductor track foil which has an area-covering drilling protection conductor track structure;wherein the drilling protection conductor track structure is applied and/or printed onto the conductor track foil using an electrically conductive, transparent ink.2. The card reader according to claim 1 , wherein the conductor track foil has a single-layer or multi-layer drilling protection conductor track structure which is in each case applied claim 1 , in particular printed claim 1 , onto a carrier layer or a protective layer of the conductor track foil.3. The card reader according to claim 1 , wherein the conductor track foil forms that side of the drilling protection cover which faces the contacting unit or the electronic component.4. The card reader according to claim 1 , wherein the drilling protection conductor track structure has at least one drilling protection conductor track with a line thickness of at most 0.2 mm and with a line spacing of at most 0.3 mm.5. The card reader according to claim 4 , wherein the at least one drilling protection conductor track claim 4 , at its two ends claim 4 , has in each case electrical connection contacts claim 4 , in particular in the form of exposed electrical contact areas.6. The card reader according to claim 5 , wherein a ...

Sim card connector and electronic device including the same

An electronic device and a Sub Subscriber Identity Module Card (SIM card) connector mounted in the same are disclosed. The electronic device includes a Printed Circuit Board (PCB), and the SIM card connector mounted in the PCB. The SIM card connector includes a low surface support having an opening area adapted to receive a SIM card and a contact area adapted to be electrically coupled to the SIM card and, an elastic support disposed near at least one side surface of the opening including one end coupled to the opening, the elastic support having a predetermined width and an elastic force expressed towards an upper surface support, a side surface support having a predetermined height disposed circumferentially at distal edges of the low surface support except for the opening, and the upper surface support coupled to the side surface support and having a top surface formed parallel to the low surface support adapted to partially enclose an upper portion of the SIM card.

SECURE SMARTCARD READER

A secure smartcard reader including a smartcard connector and a flexible printed circuit board wrapped around and at least partially surrounding the smartcard connector and at least partially defining a security volume enclosing the smartcard connector, the wrapped flexible printed circuit board defining on an outer-facing surface thereof a plurality of keypad contacts, the wrapped flexible printed circuit board defining electrical conductors connecting the plurality of keypad contacts to connector pads and the wrapped flexible printed circuit board defining a protective anti-tamper mesh protecting the electrical conductors. 110-. (canceled)11. A thin smartcard reader comprising:a printed circuit board having a first surface and a second surface; anda smartcard connector located adjacent a first surface of said printed circuit board and defining with said printed circuit board a smart card reading slot.12. A thin smartcard reader comprising:a printed circuit board having a first surface and a second surface; anda smartcard connector located adjacent a first surface of said printed circuit board and including a slot surface defining element and a metal underplate defining with said slot surface defining element a smart card reading slot.13. A thin smartcard reader according to and wherein a thickness of said smartcard reader is less than 2.8 mm.14. A thin smartcard reader according to and wherein a thickness of said smartcard reader is less than 2.5 mm.15. A thin smartcard reader according to and also comprising:a keypad assembly located adjacent said first surface of said printed circuit board at least partially overlying said smartcard connector; anda security volume enclosing at least part of said printed circuit board, at least part of said smartcard connector and at least part of said keypad assembly.16. A thin smartcard reader according to and wherein said security volume protects at least some electrical contacts of said keypad assembly.17. A thin smartcard ...

PROTECTIVE CASE FOR A DEVICE

A protective case for a portable computing device in accordance with one example includes a cavity in the case to be a plurality of electronic devices. The cavity includes a first recess to receive a first electronic device and a second recess to receive a second electronic device. The case also includes a cover removably coupled to the cavity. 1. A protective case for a portable computing device , the case comprising: a first recess to receive a first electronic device, and', 'a second recess to receive a second electronic device; and, 'a cavity in the case to house a plurality of electronic devices, the cavity includinga cover removably coupled to the cavity.2. The protective case of claim 1 , wherein the cavity is a round cavity and wherein an edge of the round cavity includes at least one of an O-ring and a round-shaped silicon rubber to protect the cavity from external environment.3. The protective case of claim 1 , wherein the first electronic device includes a smart card and wherein the second electronic device includes a universal serial bus (USB) dongle.4. The protective case of claim 3 , wherein the first recess includes a smart card reader to connect to the smart card and wherein the second recess includes a USB connector to connect with the USB dongle.5. The protective case of claim 4 , wherein the smart card reader and the USB connector are connected to a printed circuit board (PCB) of the portable computing device.6. The protective case of claim 4 , wherein the second recess is located across the second recess such that either one of the smart card and the USB dongle can be used at one time.7. The protective case of claim 4 , wherein the cover is dome shaped such that the cover accommodates a shape and length of the USB dongle while maintaining sufficient pressure on the smart card to provide contact with the smart card reader.8. The protective case of claim 1 , wherein the cavity includes first L-shaped locking features to removably couple with second ...

MICROCONTROLLER

According to one embodiment, a microcontroller includes a processor, and a signal path that allows a signal conforming to an ISO7816 standard to be transferred between a card reader and a secure element without intervention of the processor. 1. A microcontroller comprising:a processor; anda signal path that allows a signal conforming to an ISO7816 standard to be transferred between a card reader and a secure element without intervention of the processor.2. The microcontroller according to claim 1 , further comprises a first interface circuit configured to perform a serial communication with the secure element claim 1 ,wherein the microcontroller includes a first mode and a second mode,wherein in the first mode, a first communication is performed between the card reader and the secure element through the signal path without the processor performing a computation using the signal conforming to the ISO7816 standard, andwherein in the second mode, a second communication is performed between the first interface circuit and the secure element, and the processor performs a computation using a signal received in the second communication.3. The microcontroller according to claim 2 , a second interface circuit connectable to the card reader; and', 'a third interface circuit connectable to the secure element, and, 'wherein the signal path compriseswherein when the microcontroller is connected to the card reader, the second interface circuit enters a state in which it is possible to receive signals from the card reader, the third interface circuit enters a state in which it is possible to output signals to the secure element, and the first interface circuit enters a state in which it is not possible to perform the serial communication with the secure element.4. The microcontroller according to claim 2 , further comprises:a detection circuit configured to detect a first signal transmitted from the card reader and the secure element; anda control circuit that invalidates the ...

REMOVABLE BMC CARRIER MODULE

A baseboard management controller (BMC) carrier module that contains a BMC carrier bracket and a thumb screw is disclosed. The BMC carrier bracket has a back plate, a top plate, a side plate, and a corner plate. The corner plate includes a first section and a second section. The second section of the corner plate extends perpendicularly from the first section of the corner plate. The BMC carrier bracket is configured to receive a BMC board between the first section of the corner plate and the side plate. The BMC board includes an aperture to receive a screw to secure the BMC board to the BMC carrier bracket, at a distance from the back plate. The thumb screw is coupled to the second section of the corner plate of the BMC carrier bracket, and is configured to bias a memory carrier module against the side plate. 1. A baseboard management controller (BMC) carrier module , comprising:a BMC carrier bracket having a back plate, a top plate, a side plate, and a corner plate, the corner plate including a first section and a second section, the second section of the corner plate extending perpendicularly from the first section of the corner plate, the BMC carrier bracket being configured to receive a BMC board between the first section of the corner plate and the side plate, wherein the BMC board includes an aperture to receive a screw to secure the BMC board to the BMC carrier bracket at a distance from the back plate of the BMC carrier bracket; anda thumb screw coupled to the second section of the corner plate of the BMC carrier bracket, the thumb screw being configured to bias a memory carrier module against the side plate, thereby securing the memory carrier module to the BMC carrier module.2. The BMC carrier module of claim 1 , wherein the BMC carrier module is couplable to a motherboard at a bottom side of the BMC carrier bracket opposite to the top plate of the BMC carrier bracket.3. The BMC carrier module of claim 1 , wherein the memory carrier module includes a ...

Electronic Device

An electronic device includes a printed circuit board and a card holder. The card holder is configured to hold a function card, and the printed circuit board is provided with a groove. The card holder is disposed in the groove. A bottom surface of the groove is provided with n metal solder pads and n printed wires. The n metal solder pads are electrically connected to the n printed wires in a one-to-one correspondence. N terminals in a one-to-one correspondence to the n metal solder pads are disposed on the card holder. Each terminal is provided with a first contact and a second contact. The first contact is connected to and in contact with one of the n metal solder pads. The second contact is configured to connect to and be in contact with a metal contact of the function card placed in the card holder. 111.-. (canceled)12. An electronic device , comprising:a printed circuit board comprising a groove, wherein a bottom surface of the groove comprises n metal solder pads and n printed wires, and wherein the n metal solder pads are electrically connected to the n printed wires in a one-to-one correspondence;a card holder configured to hold a function card, wherein the card holder is disposed in the groove and comprises a metal contact; andn terminals that are in a one-to-one correspondence with the n metal solder pads and that are disposed on the card holder, wherein each of the n terminals comprises a first contact and a second contact, wherein the first contact of each of the n terminals is coupled to and in contact with a corresponding one of the n metal solder pads, wherein the second contact of each of the n terminals is configured to couple to and to be in contact with the metal contact when the function card is placed in the card holder, and wherein n is an integer greater than one.13. The electronic device of claim 12 , wherein the groove has a depth of 0.2 millimeters to 0.3 millimeters.14. The electronic device of claim 12 , wherein a first end of each of the ...

SECURED BODY FOR MEMORY CARD READER

A memory card reader body of a generally parallelepiped shape has a slot for insertion of a memory card and a housing to receive a memory card connector. The reader body has an upper cover and a lower base. The upper cover is made out of metal and the reader body further includes a printed-circuit board affixed to an upper face of the upper cover. The printed-circuit board includes at least one protection element. 1. A memory card reader body of a generally parallelepiped shape comprising:an upper cover and a lower base, wherein said upper cover is made out of metal, said lower base and upper cover form a slot for insertion of a memory card and said lower base comprising a housing to receive a memory card connector; anda printed-circuit board affixed to an upper face of said upper cover, said printed-circuit board comprising at least one protection element.2. The memory card reader body according to claim 1 , wherein said printed-circuit board covers a major part of the upper face of said upper cover.3. The memory card reader body according to claim 1 , wherein said protection element extends substantially over a major part of said printed-circuit board.4. The memory card reader body according to claim 1 , wherein said protection element takes the form of at least one lattice and an etching density of said protection element is variable claim 1 , according to a location of said protection element.5. The memory card reader body according to claim 1 , wherein said upper cover comprises at least one protrusion extending substantially perpendicularly to said upper face of the upper cover.6. The memory card reader body according to claim 1 , wherein said upper cover comprises claim 1 , in proximity to a hole passing through said upper cover claim 1 , at least one metal tab extending substantially perpendicularly to a lower face of the upper cover.7. The memory card reader body according to claim 1 , wherein said upper cover comprises at least one card-landing mechanism.8 ...

Electronic card holders

The present subject matter describes an electronic card holder. In an example implementation, the electronic card holder includes a housing having a slot to receive an electronic card. A slidable frame in the housing is to hold the electronic card. The slidable frame has a stud fittable in a groove in the housing. The card holder includes a resilient element with one end being coupled to the housing and other end being coupled to the slidable frame. The card holder further includes an actuating member coupled to the groove. When the electronic card is pushed inside the housing, the slidable frame is moved to lock the stud inside the groove and compress the resilient element. When the actuating member is pushed, the stud is released from the groove and the resilient element is relaxed to move the slidable frame such that the electronic card is pushed out of the housing.

Compact card reader for a mobile communication terminal

A card reader includes a printed circuit board, a magnetic head and a smart card connector. The magnetic head and the smart card connector share a common operating volume for card reading.

DUAL PURPOSE PRESS-BAR AND HEAT SINK FOR HIGH DATA TRANSFER INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CARD READER

Various embodiments provide a dual purpose press-bar and heat sink for an integrated circuit card (ICC) reader. The dual purpose press-bar and heat sink provides two functions. First, the dual purpose press-bar and heat sink conducts and dissipates internal heat generated by a high data transfer ICC inserted in to the ICC reader. Second, the dual purpose press-bar and heat sink ensures that contact pads of the high data transfer ICC create reliable electrical connections with ICC contacts of the ICC reader. As such, the dual purpose press-bar and heat sink simultaneously dissipates heat from a high data transfer ICC and ensures that a high data transfer ICC maintains proper electrical connections with ICC contacts of an ICC reader. 1. A card reader device , comprising:a support member;a plurality of card contacts secured to the support member; and an elevated portion overlying and spaced from the support member;', a first portion directly attached to the elevated portion, the first portion extends from the elevated portion towards the support member; and', 'a second portion that is attached to the elevated portion by the first portion, the second portion being detached and separated from the elevated portion, the second portion directly overlying the plurality of card contacts; and, 'a heat sink in the elevated portion, the heat sink including, 'an aperture in the elevated portion, the aperture directly overlying the second portion of the heat sink and the plurality of card contacts., 'an encasing member including2. The card reader device of wherein the elevated portion and the heat sink are a single contiguous piece.3. The card reader device of wherein the first portion extends in a first direction and the second portion extends in a second direction that is transverse to the first direction.4. The card reader device of claim 1 , further comprising:a circuit board including a plurality of slots, the encasing member including sidewalls and mounting members directly ...

CARD READER

A card reader may include a fixed body having a card moving passage, a pulling-out prevention member supported by the fixed body and structured to turn between a closing position and an open position, and structured to prevent pulling-out of the card at the closing position, a first urging member which urges the pulling-out prevention member toward the closing position, a lock member to prevent turning of the pulling-out prevention member toward the open position, and a lock member drive mechanism. The lock member may be driven by the lock member drive mechanism and swung so as to be switched from one of an unlocking attitude permitting turning of the pulling-out prevention member toward the open position and a locking attitude interfering with the pulling-out prevention member and preventing turning of the pulling-out prevention member toward the open position to the other of the unlocking attitude and the locking attitude. 1. A card reader for use with a card , the card reader comprising:a fixed body comprising a card moving passage along which the card is moved;a pulling-out prevention member supported by the fixed body and structured to turn between a closing position closing the card moving passage and an open position opening the card moving passage, the pulling-out prevention member being further structured to prevent pulling-out of the card at the closing position;a first urging member structured to urge the pulling-out prevention member toward the closing position;a lock member structured to prevent turning of the pulling-out prevention member toward the open position; anda lock member drive mechanism structured to drive the lock member;wherein the lock member is structured to be driven by the lock member drive mechanism and swung with a swing support point structured between the lock member and the fixed body as a center so that the lock member is switched from one of an unlocking attitude permitting turning of the pulling-out prevention member toward the ...

Secured Memory Card Connector

A memory card connector including at least one pin for reading a memory card, at least one parallelepiped-shaped base in which the at least one pin is positioned, and an enclosure extending over the rear of the base and forming a continuous barrier between at least two sides of the base.

CARD CONNECTOR HAVING A SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY WIRE COUPLED TO A SLIDER FOR OPERATING A CARD-LOCKING LATCH

A card connector includes: an insulative body; plural contacts secured to the insulative body; and an operating mechanism including a latch moveable relative to the insulative body and an actuator coupled to the latch, wherein: the actuator includes a pair of terminals, a slider coupled to one of the pair of terminals, and a shape memory alloy wire coupled between the other terminal and the slider; and the slider is operable by the shape memory alloy wire to move the latch from a card-locking position to a card-unlocking position. 1. A card connector comprising:an insulative body;a plurality of contacts secured to the insulative body; andan operating mechanism including a latch moveable relative to the insulative body and an actuator coupled to the latch; whereinthe actuator includes a pair of terminals, a slider coupled to one of the pair of terminals, and a shape memory alloy wire coupled between the other terminal and the slider; andthe slider is operable by the shape memory alloy wire to move the latch from a card-locking position to a card-unlocking position.2. The card connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the slider includes an insulative part having a notch and a metallic piece secured to the insulative part claim 1 , the metallic piece having a socket fixedly receiving a first end of the shape memory alloy wire.3. The card connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said other terminal has a socket fixedly receiving a second end of the shape memory alloy wire.4. The card connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the operating mechanism includes a first spring coupled between the insulative body and the slider.5. The card connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the operating mechanism includes a second spring having an end secured to the insulative body and an opposite end adapted for contacting a card tray.6. The card connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the insulative body includes a first part and a second part separated from the first part and ...

TAMPER PROOF PAYMENT READER

A payment reader is provided for use in a payment system. The payment reader includes a housing, a non-conductive cover covering the housing and forming an internal compartment, electronic circuitry within the internal compartment and surrounded by the cover, and a mesh of conductive traces provided on the cover and in communication with the electronic circuitry. The cover has an upper wall and interconnected side walls depending downwardly from the upper wall. The lower surface of the upper wall which faces the internal compartment has its entire surface area which is formed of at least one three-dimensional shape which extends outwardly from an x-y plane in the z-direction.

Key entry device

A key entry device including a housing, a keypad array disposed within the housing and including a plurality of keys, a key contact array disposed within the housing below the keypad array and including a plurality of contact pairs, a dome array underlying the keypad array and the key contact array and including a plurality of domes, and a protrusion array underlying the dome array and including a plurality of protrusions, whereby depression of one of the plurality of keys of the keypad array causes a corresponding one of the domes of the dome array to be displaced downwardly and to be deformed by pushing engagement with a corresponding one of the protrusions of the protrusion array into contact with at least one of the contact pairs of the key contact array.

AN ELECTRONIC CARD ASSEMBLY, AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR USING THEREOF

An electronic device comprising: a device housing; an electronic card assembly disposed in said device housing and comprising: a card housing configured with a housing opening; a card tray having a card receiving space for accommodating an electronic card, said card tray being slidably displaceable between a closed position in which it is at least partially disposed within the card housing, and an open position in which it projects from the card housing to an extent greater than in said closed position; a locking mechanism configured between a locked state in which said card tray is arrested in its closed position and an unlocked state in which the card tray is free to be displaced; a driving mechanism configured for displacing the card tray at least from its closed position into its open position; and a control unit in communication with the locking mechanism and with the driving mechanism, said control unit configured for outputting an unlocking signal to the locking mechanism, thereby changing the state of the locking mechanism from its locked state to its unlocked state; and a driving signal to the driving mechanism, thereby displacing the card tray from its closed position into its open position. 146-. (canceled)47. An electronic device , comprising:a device housing; a card housing configured with a housing opening;', 'a card tray having a card receiving space for accommodating an electronic card, the card tray being slidably displaceable between a closed position in which the card tray is at least partially disposed within the card housing, and an open position in which the card tray projects from the card housing to an extent greater than in the closed position;', 'a locking mechanism configured between a locked state in which the card tray is arrested in the closed position and an unlocked state in which the card tray is free to be displaced; and', 'a driving mechanism configured for displacing the card tray at least from the closed position into the open ...

KEY ENTRY DEVICE

A key entry device including a housing, a keypad array disposed within the housing and including a plurality of keys, a key contact array disposed within the housing below the keypad array and including a plurality of contact pairs, a dome array underlying the keypad array and the key contact array and including a plurality of domes, and a protrusion array underlying the dome array and including a plurality of protrusions, whereby depression of one of the plurality of keys of the keypad array causes a corresponding one of the domes of the dome array to be displaced downwardly and to be deformed by pushing engagement with a corresponding one of the protrusions of the protrusion array into contact with at least one of the contact pairs of the key contact array. 112-. (canceled)13. A key entry device comprising:a housing;a keypad array disposed within said housing and including a plurality of keys;a key contact array disposed within said housing below said keypad array and including a plurality of contact pairs, each aligned with one of said plurality of keys; anda dome array including a plurality of domes, each aligned with one of said plurality of keys and one of said plurality of contact pairs, at least one of said plurality of domes having a generally concave orientation as viewed from above prior to key depression and having an at least partially convex orientation as viewed from above upon key depression.14. The key entry device according to and wherein said key contact array is formed on a flexible printed circuit substrate and underlies at least one anti-tamper mesh.15. The key entry device according to and wherein said at least one anti-tamper mesh is also formed on said flexible printed circuit substrate.16. The key entry device according to and wherein said at least one anti-tamper mesh comprises a plurality of anti-tamper meshes.17. The key entry device according to and also comprising a protective enclosure comprising at least one anti-tamper mesh ...

Card contact-making apparatus

The invention relates to a card contact-making apparatus for a card, wherein the card contact-making apparatus has a flat contact carrier support with side edges and also has a flexible contact carrier, and wherein the contact carrier support forms several holding means which project through recesses in the contact carrier in order to mechanically connect the flexible contact carrier to the contact carrier support.

DUAL SIM CARD CONNECTOR

A dual subscriber identity module (SIM) card connector is provided that includes a lower connector housing portion having a bottom surface and an upper connector housing portion having a top surface. The upper connector housing portion is coupled to the lower connector housing portion to define an opening for a receiving space between the upper and lower connector housing portions. The opening and receiving space are sized and shaped to slidably receive a SIM card tray. The connector includes a first plurality of electrical contacts disposed at the bottom surface of the lower connector housing portion and configured to make contact with a first SIM card disposed on a first side of the SIM card tray when the tray is received within the receiving space. The connector includes a second plurality of electrical contacts disposed at the top surface of the upper connector housing portion and configured to make contact with a second SIM card disposed on a second side of the SIM card tray opposite the first side when the tray is received within the receiving space.

CONNECTOR

The connector comprises a holding member and a contact which is held by the holding member. The contact has a fixed portion, a first spring portion and a second spring portion. The fixed portion is held by and fixed on the holding member. The first spring portion extends from the fixed portion. The first spring portion includes two pressed portions, a movable starting point and a movable end portion which is movable. When an inserting object is moved along a moving direction which is a forward direction or a rearward direction, the pressed portions are pressed by a press portion to be moved downward perpendicular to the moving direction. The inserting object is a card or a card adapter. The inserting object has the press portion. The second spring portion is provided with a free end and a contact point. When the inserting object is moved in the moving direction, the second spring portion is moved downward together with a movement of the movable starting point so that the inserting object is prevented from being brought into contact with the free end of the second spring portion. 1. A connector into which a card is insertable along a rearward direction , the connector from which the card is removable along a forward direction , the card having an electrode , wherein:the connector comprises a holding member and a contact which is held by the holding member;the contact has a fixed portion, a first spring portion and a second spring portion;the fixed portion is held by and fixed on the holding member;the first spring portion extends from the fixed portion;the first spring portion includes two pressed portions, a movable starting point and a movable end portion which is movable;each of the two pressed portions is positioned between the movable end portion and the fixed portion;when an inserting object is moved along a moving direction which is the forward direction or the rearward direction, the pressed portions are pressed by a press portion to be moved downward ...

Biometric Thin Card Reader With Energy Harvesting

A thin card reader (TCR) designed to reduce card-not-present fraud, in credit card transactions, and other applications where security verification is needed in remote locations. The TCR is powered by external RF power, or through a battery. Further, the TCR uses energy from an energy harvester, which converts the mechanism energy used to insert the credit card into the TCR. Energy harvesting allows the TCR to be a self-powered device, alleviating the need to charge the TCR or connect a cable thereto. TCR shifts the burden of the electronics from the card to the TCR, reducing the cost of credit cards with a biometric sensor. One TCR can be used per consumer (with many cards), reducing costs and resulting in substantial savings. The TCR also allows remote enrollment of biometrically enabled credit cards where the new card can be entered into a TCR when placed in a self-enrollment mode. 1. A thin card reader , comprising:a rectangular housing having a top section connected to a bottom section, the housing having a first end with a slot extending therethrough and into the housing;a power source in the bottom section of the housing;a plurality of piezoelectric bimorph springs extending from the power source toward the first end of the housing;a hard stop barrier between at least two of the plurality of piezoelectric bimorph springs;wherein the plurality of piezoelectric bimorph springs are movable between an uncompressed state, a first distance from the first end of the housing, and a compressed state, a second distance from the first end of the housing;wherein the second distance is between the first end of the housing and the hard stop barrier;an electronics board connected to the top section of the housing and electrically connected to the power source;wherein the electronics board is configured to transmit and receive a wireless protocol; andone or more electrodes connected to the top section of the housing.2. The thin card reader of claim 1 , wherein the housing ...

MULTI-PURPOSE CREDIT CARD READER APPARATUS

A credit card reader shields a credit card, stores data from one or more credit cards simultaneously and then selectively broadcasts data associated with one of the cards. A slim, electromagnetically shielding housing has a cavity and a card reader for reading data from a credit card received in the cavity. A processor connects the card reader to a memory component, and connects both to an RFID device, where the credit card data can be broadcast to an RFID reader. A control interface allows a user to initiate reading credit card data, to select a card data set to store in memory, or to broadcast a dataset. A display shows transaction information and stored card data. A retractable input/output plug can engage a socket on another device to transmit and receive data. A memory card device can selectively store credit card data and transaction data. 1. A credit card reader apparatus comprising:a housing having an internal cavity and an opening at a first end thereof for receiving a credit card within said cavity;a magnetic credit card reader seated within the cavity within said housing for reading magnetic data stored on a credit card;a processor connected to the magnetic credit card reader;a read/write memory component connected to the processor, said processor being configured and arranged to receive credit card data from the magnetic credit card reader and to write the credit card data to a storage location in said read/write memory component;a radio frequency identification (RFID) device connected to the processor, said processor being configured and arranged to read said credit card data from said storage location and to provide said credit card data to said RFID device whereby said credit card data can be broadcast to an RFID reader;a control interface connected to the processor, said processor and said control interface being configured and arranged to selectively control reading data from said credit card, selectively storing said credit card data in said read/ ...

Card holder and electronic device

A card holder includes a card tray, a card cover and a first connecting rod. The card tray is configured to accommodate a data card. The card cover is rotatably connected to the card tray, and includes opposite first and second ends and a first protrusion extending towards the card tray. The first connecting rod has an end connected to the card tray and another end rotatably connected to the card cover, and is configured to rotate relative to the card cover such that the card cover approaches to or is away from the card tray. When the card holder is inserted into a housing and a pushing force is applied to the first end, the card cover is rotatable about the first protrusion such that the first end extends further into the housing and the second end extends out of the housing. An electronic device is also provided.

METHOD, APPARATUS, SYSTEM FOR REALIZING A VIRTUAL SIM CARD, AND MOBILE TERMINAL

Disclosed are a method, apparatus and system for implementing a virtual SIM card, and a mobile terminal. The mobile terminal comprises a main board and a virtual SIM card chip electrically connected to the main board by means of surface-mount integration. By means of electrically connecting the virtual SIM card chip to the main board by means of surface-mount integration, the mobile terminal can realize the function of the SIM card without using a card socket or a card holder. 1. A mobile terminal , comprising:a main board; anda virtual subscriber identification module (SIM) card chip attached on the main board and electrically connected to the main board.2. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the virtual SIM card chip comprises a plurality of pins for data transmission; the main board comprises a plurality of pads corresponding to and connected with the plurality of pins.3. The mobile terminal of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of pads are made of cooper.4. The mobile terminal of claim 2 , wherein solder paste is arranged on the plurality of pads.5. A system for realizing a virtual subscriber identification module (SIM) card claim 2 , comprising:a mobile terminal comprising a main board and a virtual SIM card chip, wherein the virtual SIM card chip is attached on the main board and electrically connected to the main board;a card reader coupled with the mobile terminal; andan external SIM card inserted in the card reader and storing SIM card information, wherein the mobile terminal identifies the SIM card information stored in the external SIM card and copy the SIM card information to the virtual SIM card chip.6. The system of claim 5 , whereinthe virtual SIM card chip comprises a plurality of pins for data transmission;the main board comprises a plurality of pads corresponding to and connected with the plurality of pins.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the plurality of pads are made of cooper.8. The system of claim 6 , wherein solder paste is arranged on the ...

CARD READER

A card reader may include a card insertion port; a card conveying passage; and a card lock mechanism. The card lock mechanism may include a motor; a lock member comprising a prevention pawl; and a power transmission mechanism structured to transmit power of the motor to the lock member. The power transmission mechanism may include a worm gear having a screw gear and a helical gear engaged with the screw gear. The screw gear may be disposed on a motor side relative to the helical gear in a transmitting direction of power from the motor to the lock member. The lock member may further include a teeth part in a fan shape. The teeth part may be driven through engagement of gears including the worm gear to move the prevention pawl. 1. A card reader for use with a card , the card reader comprising:a card insertion port into which the card is inserted and from which the card is ejected;a card conveying passage where the card inserted from the card insertion port is conveyed; anda card lock mechanism structured to prevent drawing of the card from the card insertion port when an abnormality has been detected in conveyance of the card in the card conveying passage; a motor;', 'a lock member comprising with a prevention pawl configured to contact with the card and prevent drawing of the card and is moved between a contact position where the prevention pawl is contacted with the card and a retreated position where the prevention pawl is retreated from the card conveying passage by power transmitted from the motor; and', 'a power transmission mechanism structured to transmit power of the motor to the lock member;, 'wherein the card lock mechanism compriseswherein the power transmission mechanism comprises a worm gear comprising a screw gear and a helical gear engaged with the screw gear;wherein the screw gear is disposed on a motor side relative to the helical gear in a transmitting direction of power from the motor to the lock member,wherein the lock member further comprises a ...

BLOOD TREATMENT DEVICE

The present invention relates to a blood treatment device having at least one reading and/or writing apparatus which is configured to read information from a card and/or to write information to a card, and having at least one receiver into which the card can be introduced and from which the card can be removed, wherein the receiver is arranged such that information can be read from the card and/or information can be written to the card by means of the reading and/or writing apparatus in the state of the card introduced into the receiver, wherein the receiver is not horizontal, but rather extends slanted upwardly with respect to the horizontal in the direction of introduction of the card. 1. A blood treatment device having at least one reading and/or writing apparatus which is configured to read information from a card and/or to write information to a card , and having at least one receiver into which the card can be introduced and from which the card can be removed , wherein the receiver is arranged such that information can be read from the card and/or information can be written to the card by means of the reading and/or writing apparatus in the state of the card introduced into the receiver , characterized in that the receiver is not horizontal , but rather extends slanted upwardly with respect to the horizontal in the introduction direction of the card.2. A blood treatment device in accordance with claim 1 , characterized in that the card is a chip card; and in that the reading and/or writing apparatus is configured to read information from the chip card and/or to write information to the chip card.3. A blood treatment device in accordance with claim 1 , characterized in that the receiver has at least one introduction opening for the card; and in that the reading and/or writing apparatus is located in the end region of the receiver spaced apart from the introduction opening.4. A blood treatment device in accordance with claim 1 , characterized in that the blood ...

BIOMETRIC INPUT DEVICE

A biometric input device includes a sensor assembly that generates images of a user's palm that is within a field of view (FOV) using an image sensor behind a polarizer with a first polarization. The palm within the FOV is illuminated at different times with light having the first polarization and the second polarization. The images are acquired using polarized light and provide images of surface and subcutaneous features. The images may then be processed to identify the user. The device may include a touchscreen to provide information to the user or receive input from a user. The device may include a stand to mount the device at a convenient location, such as at an entry portal, point of sale, and so forth. 1. A device comprising:an upper housing having a first opening;a lower housing; and a first circuit board having an upper side and a lower side;', 'an infrared optical time-of-flight sensor mounted on the upper side of the first circuit board, wherein the infrared optical time-of-flight sensor has a first field of view (FOV) that is directed away from the first circuit board;', 'a first visible light source mounted on the upper side of the first circuit board;', 'an illumination ring comprising an optically transmissive material, wherein a first portion of the illumination ring is proximate to the first visible light source and a second portion of the illumination ring is within the first opening of the upper housing; and', a first infrared light source,', 'a first polarizer, with a first polarization, that is mounted above the first infrared light source, and', 'a first diffuser mounted above the first polarizer;, 'a first polarized infrared light module mounted to the upper side of the first circuit board, wherein the first polarized infrared light module comprises, a second infrared light source,', 'a second polarizer, with a second polarization, that is mounted above the second infrared light source, and', 'a second diffuser mounted above the second ...

LOW-PROFILE CARD READER

A low-profile card reader, including: a carriage; a single support arm including a first end statically mounted to the carriage, a second end, free from the carriage, a body tapering from the second end toward the first end, wherein the body is free from the carriage, such that the support arm freely deflects along a support arm length relative to the carriage, and a set of strengthening channels extending along the support arm length; and a magnetic reading head statically connected to the second end of the support arm. 1. A low-profile card reader , comprising:a carriage; a first end statically mounted to the carriage;', 'a second end, free from the carriage;', 'a body tapering from the second end toward the first end, wherein the body is free from the carriage, such that the support arm freely deflects along a support arm length relative to the carriage; and', 'a set of strengthening channels extending along the support arm length; and, 'a single support arm, comprisinga magnetic reading head statically connected to the second end of the support arm.2. The low-profile card reader of claim 1 , further comprising a housing defining a card opening arranged at a non-zero angle to a carriage longitudinal axis claim 1 , wherein the support arm is arranged with the support arm length parallel the carriage longitudinal axis and the second end proximal the card opening.3. The low-profile card reader of claim 2 , wherein:the carriage comprises a first carriage component and a second carriage component opposing the first carriage component, the first and second carriage components cooperatively defining a card receptacle contiguous with the card opening therebetween; andthe first end of the support arm is mounted to the first carriage component with the second end proximal a card opening end of the first carriage component, and a track of the magnetic reading head arranged proximal the second carriage component.4. The low-profile card reader of claim 3 , wherein the card ...

ORIENTATION-AGNOSTIC METHOD TO INTERFACE TO PRINTED MEMORY

An electronic system for identifying an article can include a printed memory having a plurality of contact pads electrically coupled to a plurality of landing pads positioned on a first side of a printed circuit board (PCB) substrate. The plurality of landing pads can be electrically coupled to a plurality of endless, concentric contact lines positioned on a second side of the PCB substrate through a plurality of vias that extend through a thickness of the PCB substrate and a plurality of traces that electrically couple the plurality of vias with the plurality of landing pads. To perform a memory operation on the printed memory, contact probes of a reader are physically and electrically contacted with the plurality of concentric contact lines. In some implementations, the memory operation can be performed on the printed memory irrespective of a rotational orientation of the printed memory relative to the reader. 1. An electronic device for interfacing with an electric circuit , the electronic device comprising:a substrate comprising a first side, a second side, and a thickness that extends from the first side to the second side, wherein the substrate is an electrical insulator;a plurality of concentric, endless contact lines overlying the first side of the substrate;a plurality of traces overlying the second side of the substrate; anda plurality of vias extending through the substrate from the first side to the second side, wherein each via of the plurality of vias electrically couples one of the contact lines with one of the traces.2. The electronic device of wherein claim 1 , at least in plan view claim 1 , each of the plurality of concentric claim 1 , endless contact lines encloses an electrical insulator region of the substrate.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of landing pads overlying the second side of the substrate and electrically coupled to the plurality of traces claim 1 , wherein the plurality of concentric claim 1 , ...

SECURE SMARTCARD READER

A secure smartcard reader including a smartcard connector and a flexible printed circuit board wrapped around and at least partially surrounding the smartcard connector and at least partially defining a security volume enclosing the smartcard connector, the wrapped flexible printed circuit board defining on an outer-facing surface thereof a plurality of keypad contacts, the wrapped flexible printed circuit board defining electrical conductors connecting the plurality of keypad contacts to connector pads and the wrapped flexible printed circuit board defining a protective anti-tamper mesh protecting the electrical conductors. 122-. (canceled)23. A smartcard connector assembly comprising: an upper portion;', 'a first side wall portion, a first edge of the first side wall portion arranged along a first edge of the upper portion;', 'a second side wall portion, a second edge of the second side wall portion arranged along a second edge of the upper portion and defining an end of a card slot; and', 'a third side wall portion, a third edge of the third side wall portion arranged along a third edge of the upper portion;', 'a fourth edge of the upper portion, a fifth edge of the first side wall portion, and a sixth edge of the third side wall portion defining at least a portion of a card slot opening for the card slot;, 'a rectangular housing comprisinga plurality of smart card reading contacts; anda plurality of apertures in the upper portion, each aperture accommodating one of the plurality of smart card reading contacts;wherein the rectangular housing is configured so that, when positioned on a printed circuit board, a seventh edge of the first side wall portion, an eighth edge of the second side wall portion, and a ninth edge of the third side wall portion are adjacent the printed circuit board, and the upper element is opposite and parallel to the printed circuit board such that the slot opening is between the upper portion and the printed circuit board.24. The smartcard ...

CARD HOLDER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A card holder is used for an electronic device having a housing, and is able to accommodate a data card and be inserted into the housing. The card holder includes a card tray and a card cover. The card tray is configured to accommodate the data card. The card cover is connected to the card tray, is rotatable relative to the card tray, and includes a first end and a second end opposite to each other and a first protrusion extending towards the card tray. When the card holder is in a state of being inserted into the housing and a pushing force is applied to the first end, the card cover is rotatable about the first protrusion such that the first end extends further into the housing and the second end extends out of the housing. An electronic device is also provided. 1. A card holder for an electronic device having a housing , the card holder being capable of accommodating a data card and being capable of being inserted into the housing , and the card holder comprising:a card tray configured to accommodate the data card; anda card cover connected to the card tray, the card cover being rotatable relative to the card tray, the card cover comprising a first end and a second end opposite to each other and a first protrusion extending towards the card tray;when the card holder is in a state of being inserted into the housing and a pushing force is applied to the first end, the card cover being rotatable about the first protrusion, such that the first end extends further into the housing and the second end extends out of the housing.2. The card holder according to claim 1 , wherein the card tray forms a connecting plate at an end thereof adjacent to the card cover claim 1 , the card holder further comprises a first connecting rod claim 1 , and the first connecting rod comprises:a first sliding end slidably connected to the connecting plate; anda first rotating end rotatably connected to the first protrusion;when the card cover is pushed towards or away from the card tray, ...

Dual purpose press-bar and heat sink for high data transfer integrated circuit card reader

Various embodiments provide a dual purpose press-bar and heat sink for an integrated circuit card (ICC) reader. The dual purpose press-bar and heat sink provides two functions. First, the dual purpose press-bar and heat sink conducts and dissipates internal heat generated by a high data transfer ICC inserted in to the ICC reader. Second, the dual purpose press-bar and heat sink ensures that contact pads of the high data transfer ICC create reliable electrical connections with ICC contacts of the ICC reader. As such, the dual purpose press-bar and heat sink simultaneously dissipates heat from a high data transfer ICC and ensures that a high data transfer ICC maintains proper electrical connections with ICC contacts of an ICC reader.

MEMORY CARD READER BODY WITH PROTECTIVE MESH ON BOTH SIDES

A memory card reader body includes proposed, on an internal face, a receiving recess to receive a memory card connector. The receiving recess has electrically conductive tracks forming a protective mesh for the memory card connector. The conductive tracks are such that they also extend on an external face of the memory card reader body through vias passing through the internal and external faces. 1. A memory card reader body comprising:an internal face and an external face;on the internal face, a receiving recess to receive a memory card connector, the receiving recess comprising at least one electrically conductive track forming a protective mesh for the memory card connectorwherein said at least one electrically conductive track also extends the external face of the memory card reader body through at least one via passing through said internal and external faces.2. The memory card reader body according to claim 1 , comprising at least one electrically conductive track of an active-signal-conducting type claim 1 , each extremity of which is terminated by a connection pin situated on the internal face claim 1 , said electrically conductive track of an active-signal-conducting type extending from the internal face towards the external face through a first electrically conductive through hole and from the external face towards the internal face through a second electrically conductive through hole.3. The memory card reader body according to claim 1 , furthermore comprising at least one electrically conductive track of a ground type claim 1 , each extremity of which is terminated by a connection pin situated on the internal face claim 1 , said at least one electrically conductive track of a ground type extending from the internal face to the external face through a third electrically conductive through hole and from the external face to the internal face through a fourth electrically conductive through hole.4. The memory card reader body according to claim 1 , wherein ...

CARD READER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CARD READER

A card reader may include a card passage where a card passed; a contact block including IC contact springs; a card insertion detection mechanism; a lock member; a lock member drive mechanism that moves the lock member between a pulling-out prevention position and a pulling-out feasible position; a lock member detection mechanism; and a control unit structured to control the card reader. The lock member may include a pulling-out prevention part. A distance between the front end of the IC card and the pulling-out prevention part may be shorter than a length of the IC card in the moving direction of the IC card. The control unit detects that insertion of the IC card has been completed the IC card has been inserted to the contact position and the lock member is located at the pulling-out prevention position.

KEY ENTRY DEVICE

A key entry device including a housing, a keypad array disposed within the housing and including a plurality of keys, a key contact array disposed within the housing below the keypad array and including a plurality of contact pairs, a dome array underlying the keypad array and the key contact array and including a plurality of domes, and a protrusion array underlying the dome array and including a plurality of protrusions, whereby depression of one of the plurality of keys of the keypad array causes a corresponding one of the domes of the dome array to be displaced downwardly and to be deformed by pushing engagement with a corresponding one of the protrusions of the protrusion array into contact with at least one of the contact pairs of the key contact array. 1. A key entry device comprising:a housing;a keypad array disposed within said housing and including a plurality of a key contact array disposed within said housing below said keypad array and including a plurality of contact pairs, each aligned with one of said plurality of keys;a dome array underlying said keypad array and said key contact array and including a plurality of domes, each aligned with one of said plurality of keys and one of said plurality of contact pairs; anda protrusion array underlying said dome array and including a plurality of protrusions, each aligned with one of said domes, whereby depression of one of said plurality of keys of said keypad array causes a corresponding one of said domes of said dome array to be displaced downwardly and to be deformed by pushing engagement with a corresponding one of said protrusions of said protrusion array into contact with at least one of said contact pairs of said key contact array.2. A key entry device according to and wherein:said depression of one of said plurality of keys causes a corresponding portion of said dome array to be displaced towards a corresponding portion of said protrusion array; andsaid depression of one of said plurality of keys ...

ELECTRONIC CARD CONNECTION DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

The present disclosure relates to an electronic card connection device and an electronic device. The electronic card connection device comprises a connector, an electronic card tray and a switch. The connector comprises a terminal housing and a shell, the shell and the terminal housing define a mating space. The electronic card tray being inserted in the mating space, the electronic card tray may comprise an electronic card receiving recess, a mounting block positioned in front of the electronic card receiving recess and an operating handle pivotally connected to the mounting block. The switch may be positioned alongside a rotation range of the operating handle, and partially protrudes into the rotation range allowing rotation of the operating handle to switch the state of the switch. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a casing having an opening, the opening having a top side;a circuit board; anda connector comprising a terminal housing and a shell;an electronic card tray, the electronic card tray comprising a first side and a second side, an electronic card receiving recess, a mounting block positioned in front of the electronic card receiving recess and an operating handle pivotally connected to the mounting block; anda switch positioned alongside a rotation range of the operating handle, and partially protruding into the rotation range allowing the rotation of the operating handle to change the state of the switch and the switch being provided on the circuit board, the electronic card tray is inserted into the connector via the opening.2. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic card tray can be inserted into the connector with either side of the electronic card tray facing the top side of the opening.3. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein a front end surface of the operating handle and a surface on the casing surface near the opening are continuous.4. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the switch ...

DUAL PURPOSE PRESS-BAR AND HEAT SINK FOR HIGH DATA TRANSFER INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CARD READER

Various embodiments provide a dual purpose press-bar and heat sink for an integrated circuit card (ICC) reader. The dual purpose press-bar and heat sink provides two functions. First, the dual purpose press-bar and heat sink conducts and dissipates internal heat generated by a high data transfer ICC inserted in to the ICC reader. Second, the dual purpose press-bar and heat sink ensures that contact pads of the high data transfer ICC create reliable electrical connections with ICC contacts of the ICC reader. As such, the dual purpose press-bar and heat sink simultaneously dissipates heat from a high data transfer ICC and ensures that a high data transfer ICC maintains proper electrical connections with ICC contacts of an ICC reader. 1. A card reader device , comprising:a support member;a plurality of card contacts coupled to and extending from the support member, each of the plurality of card contacts being in electrical contact with a contact pad on a first surface of a card;a circuit board in electrical contact with the card contacts, the plurality of card contacts being coupled to the circuit board by the support member; and first and second side portions affixed to the support member;', 'an elevated portion attached to the first and second side portions, the elevated portion substantially covering the support member and the plurality of card contacts, the elevated portion being spaced from a second surface, opposite to the first surface, of the card;', 'a heat sink overlaying the plurality of card contacts, the heat sink projecting from the elevated portion towards the support member and the plurality of card contacts, the heat sink being in physical contact with the second surface of the cards', 'first and second openings in the elevated portion, the first opening being positioned lateral to a first side of the heat sink, the second opening bein positioned lateral to a second side, opposite to the first side, of the heat sink; and', 'first and second plurality ...

MANIPULATION-PROOF CARD READER WITH A MULTILAYERED ADHERED PROTECTIVE HOOD

A card reader for interchanging data with a chip card includes a card insertion opening, a contact-making unit for interchanging data with a chip card which is inserted into the card reader through the card insertion opening, and a protective hood which covers the contact-making unit except for the card insertion opening. The protective hood is formed from two sheet-metal hoods which are stacked one in the other and an anti-drilling foil which is arranged between the said sheet-metal hoods and has an area-covering anti-drilling conductor track structure. The two sheet-metal hoods and the anti-drilling foil are adhesively bonded to one another over their full surface area to form a composite cover. 1. A card reader for interchanging data with a chip card , comprising:a card insertion opening;a contact-making unit for interchanging data with a chip card which is inserted into the card reader through the card insertion opening; anda protective hood which covers the contact-making unit except for the card insertion opening and which has an area-covering anti-drilling conductor track structure with at least one continuous anti-drilling conductor track;wherein the protective hood is formed from two sheet-metal hoods which are stacked one in the other and an anti-drilling foil which is arranged between the sheet-metal hoods and has the area-covering anti-drilling conductor track structure;wherein the two sheet-metal hoods and the anti-drilling foil are adhesively bonded to one another over their full surface area to form a composite cover.2. The card reader according to claim 1 , wherein the sheet-metal hoods are each designed as a deep-drawn part or a bent sheet-metal part.3. The card reader according to claim 1 , wherein the anti-drilling foil has a connection lug which projects out of the protective hood and is electrically connected to a contact carrier within the protective hood.4. The card reader according to claim 1 , wherein the two sheet-metal hoods each have feet ...

PARKING METER HAVING TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY

A parking meter may incorporate a touchscreen display assembly that uses a low-power wake trigger, which may be a proximity sensor overlaid on the display, that can power on the display and touch sensor when a user's proximity is detected. The parking meter may incorporate a replaceable panel insert that allows user interface components to be easily retrofitted or upgraded by simply replacing the panel insert. Additionally, the parking meter may incorporate multiple solar panels on the exterior of the parking meter. 1. A parking meter comprising:a meter housing; a display;', 'a touch sensor overlaid on the display; and', 'a low-power wake trigger., 'metering components within the meter housing, the metering components including a touchscreen assembly comprising2. The parking meter of claim 1 , wherein the metering components comprise at least one controller configured to turn on the display of the touchscreen assembly when the low-power wake trigger provides a wake signal.3. The parking meter of claim 2 , wherein the low-power wake trigger comprises a secondary touch sensor overlaid on the touch sensor claim 2 , wherein the secondary touch sensor is capable of providing an indication that a touch occurred without providing coordinates of the touch.4. The parking meter of claim 1 , wherein the metering components comprise at least one controller configured to turn on the display of the touchscreen assembly when a user's proximity is detected by the proximity sensor and turn off the display of the touchscreen assembly after an inactivity period of time.5. The parking meter of claim 4 , wherein the at least one controller is further configured to turn on the touch sensor when the display is turned on and turn off the touch sensor when the display is turned off.6. The parking meter of claim 1 , wherein the metering components further comprise a solar panel attached at a first location of the parking meter.7. The parking meter of claim 6 , wherein the metering components ...

connector

Card connector

卡连接器

本发明公开了一种用于插入电子卡的卡连接器，其包括：绝缘本体、收容于绝缘本体内的若干导电端子、侦测端子。绝缘本体上形成收容电子卡的收容空间。导电端子包括若干用于导电的第一导电端子及用于与侦测端子配合实现侦测功能的第二导电端子。其中，所述第一、第二导电端子及侦测端子自料带上通过采料冲压工序被下料后沿第一方向并列配置。下料后的第一、第二导电端子通过弯折工序制得同向弯折的接触部。第二导电端子的接触部具有悬置于侦测端子上方的导通部。当电子卡插入至收容空间之预定位置时，第二导电端子被向下按压并使得其导通部与侦测端子接触从而实现侦测功能。

FLAT SUPPORT DETECTOR AND CONNECTOR COMPRISING SUCH A DETECTOR

Blade switch assembly for a card reader

An electrical switch assembly includes a first switch contact having a base and an integral first contact arm folded over the base. The contact arm has an upwardly facing contact surface. A second switch contact arm includes a base and an integral spring contact arm folded into cantilevered position over the base. The spring contact arm has a distal end folded thereunder to define a downwardly facing contact surface opposing the upwardly facing contact surface and spaced therefrom in a normally open condition of the switch assembly.

Ｉｃカード用電気コネクタ

(57)【要約】 【課題】 ＩＣカードのカードリーダに設けるコネクタ で、スイッチ素子の接触を完全にし、かつ基板の印刷配 線のレイアウトの自由度を大とする。 【解決手段】 スイッチ素子の固定接触片（４６）を搭 載部のモールドを貫通して両端を固定し、端子を基板の 対向する両領域に設ける。固定接触片（４６）の中央に Ｌ字形突出部（４８）を設け接触子とする。両接触部を 点接触とする。

Card connector

Connector in which movement of contact portion of contact is guided by insulator

Card connector

본 발명은 카드 커넥터에 관한 것으로, 상기 카드 커넥터는 접촉 패드를 갖는 카드를 수납하도록 구성되고, 상기 카드는 두께와 상기 두께에 수직하는 폭을 가진다. 카드 커넥터는 카드를 수납하기 위한 슬롯을 구비한 하우징과, 상기 하우징 내에서 카드의 접촉 패드에 접촉하는 도전성 단자를 포함한다. 스위치는 제1 접촉 부재 및 제2 접촉 부재를 포함하며, 상기 제1 접촉 부재는 제1 접촉 부재가 제2 접촉 부재에 대해 이동되도록 하우징으로의 카드의 삽입에 따라 카드의 두께 방향에 평행한 방향으로 이동가능하다. The present invention relates to a card connector, wherein the card connector is configured to receive a card having a contact pad, the card having a thickness and a width perpendicular to the thickness. The card connector includes a housing having a slot for accommodating the card, and a conductive terminal in the housing that contacts the contact pad of the card. The switch includes a first contact member and a second contact member, the first contact member being in a direction parallel to the thickness direction of the card upon insertion of the card into the housing such that the first contact member is moved relative to the second contact member. Can be moved to 카드 커넥터, 접촉 패드, 제1 접촉 부재, 제2 접촉 부재, 도전성 단자 Card connector, contact pad, first contact member, second contact member, conductive terminal

Electrical card connector having spring arms and protrusions to increase retaining force for cards

An electrical card connector comprising: an insulating housing defining a plurality of channels; a terminal module with a plurality of contacts received therein; and a clip having a pair of first elastic pieces and a second elastic piece received in the corresponding channels; a metal shield shielding over the insulating housing for defining a card receiving space, at least a spring arm defined on a top face of the metal shield shielding protruding into the receiving space; a card receiving mechanism having a receiving frame, at least a block portion corresponding to the spring arm defined on a longitudinal side of the receiving frame which pressing against said spring arm when the card receiving mechanism inserted into the card receiving space for increasing the retaining force therebetween.

IC card connector