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WO2012069823A1
WO2012069823A1 PCT/GB2011/052294 GB2011052294W WO2012069823A1 WO 2012069823 A1 WO2012069823 A1 WO 2012069823A1 GB 2011052294 W GB2011052294 W GB 2011052294W WO 2012069823 A1 WO2012069823 A1 WO 2012069823A1
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card
adapter
contacts
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Peter Anthony Ronald Ellul
Stephen James Brown
Craig Malcolm Rochford
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GOOSEWIRE IP Ltd
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
    • G06K19/00—Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings
    • G06K19/06—Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
    • G06K19/067—Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards also with resonating or responding marks without active components
    • G06K19/07—Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards also with resonating or responding marks without active components with integrated circuit chips
    • G06K19/077—Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
    • G06K19/07737—Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier the record carrier consisting of two or more mechanically separable parts
    • G06K19/07741—Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier the record carrier consisting of two or more mechanically separable parts comprising a first part operating as a regular record carrier and a second attachable part that changes the functional appearance of said record carrier, e.g. a contact-based smart card with an adapter part which, when attached to the contact card makes the contact card function as a non-contact card
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
    • G06K7/00—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns
    • G06K7/0013—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by galvanic contacts, e.g. card connectors for ISO-7816 compliant smart cards or memory cards, e.g. SD card readers
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
    • G06K19/00—Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings
    • G06K19/06—Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
    • G06K19/067—Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards also with resonating or responding marks without active components
    • G06K19/07—Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards also with resonating or responding marks without active components with integrated circuit chips
    • G06K19/077—Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
    • G06K19/0772—Physical layout of the record carrier
    • G06K19/07732—Physical layout of the record carrier the record carrier having a housing or construction similar to well-known portable memory devices, such as SD cards, USB or memory sticks
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
    • G06K19/00—Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings
    • G06K19/06—Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
    • G06K19/067—Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards also with resonating or responding marks without active components
    • G06K19/07—Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards also with resonating or responding marks without active components with integrated circuit chips
    • G06K19/077—Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
    • G06K19/0772—Physical layout of the record carrier
    • G06K19/07733—Physical layout of the record carrier the record carrier containing at least one further contact interface not conform ISO-7816
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
    • G06K7/00—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns
    • G06K7/01—Details
    • G06K7/015—Aligning or centering of the sensing device with respect to the record carrier
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/629—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances
    • H01R13/631—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances for engagement only
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R31/00—Coupling parts supported only by co-operation with counterpart
    • H01R31/06—Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter

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  • the invention relates to: an adapter for providing a communications interface between a card comprising a memory and a computer; and a card adapted to co-operate with such an adapter.
  • the adapter comprises a plurality of datum protrusions.
  • the adapter comprises two datum protrusions, wherein the one or more electrically conductive contacts of the adapter are positioned between the datum protrusions. This ensures a more robust and reliable connection between the adapter and the card than if only a single protrusion was employed.
  • the clip comprises a chamfered edge. This makes it easier for the adapter to be fitted to the card.
  • the adapter further comprises a slot adapted to receive an edge portion of a card according to the second aspect of the invention.
  • the slot extends between a pair of datum protrusions.
  • the combination of the slot and protrusions make it easier for a user to fit the adapter to the card.
  • the connector may be directly connected to a computer; that is the connector may be compatible with a reader which is formed as an integral part of the computer (e.g. a SD, micro-SD, mini SD or USB connector/reader).
  • the connector may be connected to a computer via a secondary adapter if, for example, the computer lacks a reader which is directly compatible with the connector.
  • the card has a substantially uniform thickness, allowing it to be used in the same way as a standard credit or debit card.
  • a standard credit or debit card For example, it can be used with a standard chip-and-PIN reader or a standard automated telling machine.
  • the card is a credit or debit card which has dimensions which conform to a well known ISO standard (for example, but not exclusively, the ISO7810 standard).
  • the notches or holes are adjacent the one or more contacts.
  • the one or more contacts are adjacent an edge of the card.
  • the contacts may be adjacent a longitudinal edge of the card.
  • the memory may be any type of suitable memory.
  • the memory may be Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM).
  • EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
  • the memory is typically flash memory.
  • the memory may be provided on a smart card chip.
  • Figures 4a-4f show various views of the adapter of Figures 3a-3f co- operating with the card of Figure 1 ;
  • FIG 2 shows a similar card 1 b to that shown in Figure 1 .
  • the four flash memory contacts 16 correspond to the four electrical contacts of a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector.
  • USB Universal Serial Bus
  • Figures 3a and 3b are perspective views of the non-contact and contact surfaces 20, 22 of an adapter 18 for providing a communications interface between the card of Figure 1 and a computer.
  • Figure 3e is a plan view of the contact surface 22, while Figures 3c and 3f are side and front views respectively of the adapter 18.
  • Figure 3d is a plan view of the non-contact surface 20 of the adapter 18, with the features of the contact surface shown in dotted lines.
  • the contact surface 22 of the adapter 18 comprises eight electrically conductive contacts 23 which correspond to the eight electrically conductive contacts 8 of the card 1 a.
  • the contacts 23 are electrically connected to a micro-SD connector 24 by eight wires 26 which are housed between the non-contact and contact surfaces 20, 22 of the adapter 18.
  • First and second datum protrusions 38, 40 extend from the contact surface 22 of the adapter 18 on either side of the contacts 23.
  • the datum protrusions 38, 40 are (but need not be) integrally formed with the slot 32.
  • the datum protrusions take the form of cuboid blocks, an edge of each block comprising a chamfered edge 38a, 40a for guiding the front of the tab 10 into the slot 32.
  • the adapter 18 is configured such that, when it is connected to the card 1 a, the eight electrically conductive contacts 23 mate with the corresponding contacts 8 on the tab 10 of the card 1 a.
  • the snap-fit between the rear clip 30 and the edge portion 36 of the card 1 a ensures that the contact surface 22 of the adapter 18 is held against the contact surface 2 of the card 1 a.
  • the interaction between the tab 10 and the datum protrusions 38, 40 in the slots 12, 14 impedes (or even substantially prevents) relative lateral movement between the card 1 a and the adapter 18 when the adapter is in use.
  • a reliable and robust mating between the corresponding contacts 8, 23 is achieved.
  • the adapter 18 can be fitted to the card 1 a and the micro-SD connector 24 can be inserted either directly or indirectly into a computer which has a compatible micro-SD reader. If the computer does not have a micro-SD compatible reader, a secondary adapter such as a micro-SD to SD or micro-SD to USB adapter may be used in order to achieve a compatible connection with the computer.
  • a secondary adapter such as a micro-SD to SD or micro-SD to USB adapter may be used in order to achieve a compatible connection with the computer.
  • the notch on the card 1 a may be configured such that, when the adapter is fitted to the card, one of the datum protrusion 38, 40 is inserted into the notch as before, while the other datum protrusion engages a side edge of the card 1 a.
  • the adapter may be provided with only a single datum protrusion which is inserted into the single notch. It is also noted that the same or similar adapters could be used to gain access to the memory on the smart card chip via the smart card contacts 6.
  • Figures 5a to 5f illustrate an alternative embodiment of the adapter 18 described in Figures 3a to 3f. Identical features are given the same reference numerals.
  • the adapter 50 comprises a standard Secure Digital (SD) connector 52 instead of a micro-SD connector 24.
  • SD Secure Digital
  • the adapter 50 can be used as a communications interface between the card 1 a and a computer having an SD-compatible card reader.
  • the SD connector 52 may alternatively be inserted into a secondary adapter (such as SD to USB) before being inserted into a computer if said computer lacks an SD-compatible reader but has an alternative communications socket (e.g. USB port).
  • FIGs 6a to 6f The way in which the card 1 a co-operates with the adapter 50 is illustrated in Figures 6a to 6f. This is substantially identical to the way in which the card 1 a co-operates with the adapter 18 (see above).
  • Figures 7a to 7f illustrate another alternative embodiment of the adapter 18 described in Figures 3a to 3f. Identical features are given the same reference numerals.
  • the adapter 70 comprises a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector 72 instead of a micro-SD connector 24.
  • USB Universal Serial Bus
  • the adapter 70 can be used as a communications interface between the card 1 a and a computer having a USB-compatible reader.
  • the USB connector 72 may alternatively be inserted into a secondary adapter (such as USB to SD) before being inserted into a computer if said computer lacks a USB-compatible reader but has an alternative communications socket (e.g. an SD card reader).
  • FIGs 1 1 and 12 are side and perspective views respectively of an alternative adapter 100 mechanically coupled to a card 1 c, also shown in Figures 1 1 and 12.
  • the adapter 100 comprises a clip having first and second opposing clamping members 102, 104 comprising respective opposing surfaces 106, 108.
  • each clamping member 102, 104 is a leaf spring biased towards the other clamping member 104, 102 at an intermediate position 1 10 along its length.
  • the clamping members 102, 104 have diverging trailing edges 1 1 1 , 1 12
  • the opposing surfaces 106, 108 of each clamping member 102, 104 each comprise one or more datum protrusion 1 13 which extends therefrom.
  • the datum protrusions take the form of substantially cylindrical pegs.
  • the card 1 c is similar to card 1 b shown in Figure 2 and identical features will be given the same reference numerals.
  • the card 1 c differs from the card 1 b in that it lacks the notches 12, 14 but comprises holes 1 14 which extend fully through the card from the contact surface 2 to the magnetic strip surface 4. Note that the holes 1 14 may alternatively be dimples which penetrate only partially through the thickness of the card.
  • the clamping members 102, 104 are prised apart and the card 1 c is inserted between them until the datum protrusions 1 13 line up with the corresponding holes 1 14 in the card 1 c.
  • the clamping members 102, 104 are then released and, as the clamping members are biased towards each other, they spring back such that the datum protrusions 1 13 are inserted into the holes 1 14.
  • only one of the clamping members 102, 104 may have datum protrusions.

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Abstract

L'invention a trait à un adaptateur (18) qui permet de créer une interface de communications entre une carte (la) dotée d'une mémoire (7) et un ordinateur. Ledit adaptateur comprend : une surface de contact présentant un ou plusieurs contacts électroconducteurs (23) ; et un connecteur (24) destiné à connecter l'adaptateur à l'ordinateur. Ce connecteur est couplé électriquement au(x) contact(s), et un clip (30) sert à coupler mécaniquement ledit adaptateur à ladite carte de manière à ce que la surface de contact de l'adaptateur soit maintenue contre une surface de contact de la carte. De plus, l'adaptateur comporte une ou plusieurs saillies repères (38, 40).
PCT/GB2011/052294 2010-11-22 2011-11-22 Adaptateur et carte Ceased WO2012069823A1 (fr)

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GB1019722.6A GB2486399A (en) 2010-11-22 2010-11-22 Memory card and adapter having alignment means
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US6175517B1 (en) * 1996-08-13 2001-01-16 Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. Insertble and removable digital memory apparatus
US6086423A (en) * 1996-11-05 2000-07-11 Thomas & Betts International, Inc. Reader device for chip cards
DE29704984U1 (de) * 1997-03-19 1997-05-07 Stocko Metallwarenfabriken Henkels & Sohn GmbH & Co, 42327 Wuppertal Adapter für die Kontaktierung von kartenförmigen Trägerelementen
DE19902806A1 (de) * 1999-01-25 2000-08-03 Tyco Electronics Logistics Ag Kartenlesevorrichtung
US7374088B2 (en) * 2002-10-11 2008-05-20 Axalto S.A. Portable reader
EP1429283A2 (fr) * 2002-12-12 2004-06-16 Giesecke & Devrient GmbH Support de données portatif
US6883718B1 (en) * 2004-02-27 2005-04-26 Imation Corp. Credit card sized memory card with host connector
DE102004013320A1 (de) * 2004-03-17 2005-09-29 Giesecke & Devrient Gmbh Vorrichtung zum Verbinden einer Smart Card mit einem USB-Anschluss
US20070045417A1 (en) * 2005-08-26 2007-03-01 Ming-Chih Tsai USB device having IC card reader/writer and flash memory disk functions
US20070252010A1 (en) * 2006-04-27 2007-11-01 Carlos Gonzalez Credit Card Sized USB Flash Drive
WO2008020442A1 (fr) 2006-08-14 2008-02-21 Sandisk Il Ltd Dispositif de carte pour connexion à un réceptacle usb
WO2010007359A2 (fr) 2008-07-14 2010-01-21 Goosewire Limited Dispositifs de stockage de données

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