Abstract:
Asset tags for use in a WLAN/RFID system are provided. The asset tag comprises a processor, an RFID antenna coupled to the processor and configured to receive interrogations from an RFID reader and send replies to the RFID reader; and a wireless transceiver coupled to the processor, the wireless transceiver configured to receive information from and send information to a wireless access port of a wireless local area network.
Abstract:
According to some embodiments of the present invention, a multi-protocol non-volatile memory ("NVM") card may include a NVM array, at least two protocol units, and a controller adapted to provide an external application access to the NVM array with the use of one of the protocol units. The controller or control logic may select which protocol unit to use based on a signal or other indicator of the protocol used by the external application. According to some embodiments of the present invention, a method of operating a multi-protocol memory card may include switching between a first and a second protocol or mode of the card based on a signal from an application attempting to access to the NVM card.
Abstract:
A memory device is provided with a memory chip and a controller, which can be connected to a computer via a USB connector. The memory device is implemented in the form of a flat memory card, wherein the USB connector is accommodated in the memory card and is movable between a position of rest, in which the connector is positioned within the confines of the memory card, and a working position, in which the connector projects beyond the perimeter of the memory card.
Abstract:
A method and device are disclosed for detecting successful transfers between a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port and a USB smart card and generating a signal that provides an indication of the USB transaction activity. This USB transaction activity signal is modulated according to the USB transaction activity and drives a Light Emitting Diode (LED) in a preferred embodiment of the invention. A counter internal to the USB smart card scales the transaction activity signal such that it is perceptible to the user. Because the current through the LED depends upon the USB transaction activity, the brightness of the LED varies according to the USB transaction activity. The LED may be driven from a current mirror sink or source, or a current switch sink or source.
Abstract:
A multi-function IC card (MFC) is compatible with multimedia cards and SD cards because of the two-line stagger of connector terminals (#1 - #13) on a card substrate (1), and the multi-function is realized because a memory card unit (3) and a SIM (subscriber identity module) card unit (4) are mounted by connecting them to respective predetermined terminals of the connector terminals (#1 #13). The memory card unit (3) and the SIM card unit (4) respectively have separate storage areas for secret codes for security. This realizes multiple functions of a single IC card having different security levels. By adopting a plural-line arrangement of the connector terminals represented by the stagger, a relatively simple construction of the card slot can be adopted, in which slot terminals are arranged in a single line as a whole by alternately changing the protrusions of the slot terminals to the stagger.
Abstract:
One aspect of the present invention is a method and apparatus of providing a card (30) and/or reader (20) that recognizes a communication mode of a corresponding reader (20) and/or card (30). The card (30) reader (20) comprises a memory (42) and a card (30) interface circuit (44) to detect a mode of a card (30). A processor (40) coupled to the card (30) interface circuit (44) and the memory (42), communicates with the card (30) in the detected mode if the detected mode matches a communication mode of the processor (40). The card (30) comprises a memory (34) and a reader interface circuit (36) to detect a mode of a reader (20). A processor (32) coupled to the reader (20) interface circuit (36) and the memory (34), communicates with the reader (20) in the detected mode if the detected mode matches a communication mode of the processor (32). Another aspect of the present invention is a method and apparatus of providing a card and/or reader that is operable in two communication modes. The dual mode card reader comprises a memory and a card interface circuit to detect a mode of a card, the mode being one of first and second communication modes. A processor coupled to the card interface circuit and the memory, communicates with the card in the detected mode. The dual mode card comprises a memory and a reader interface circuit to detect a mode of a reader, the mode being one of first and second communication modes. A processor coupled to the card interface circuit and the memory, communicates with the reader in the detected mode.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a portable object such as a smart card and a method for transmitting data to such an object comprising an object body and a chip with integrated circuit, said chip with integrated circuits comprising a central processing unit (CPU) connected, via a data and address bus, to storage units (ROM, RAM, EEPROM), and further comprising at least four bump contacts (VCC, GND, RST, VPP, CLK, I/O, D+, D-), connected to four contact pads (C1, C5, C4, C8) of an assembly of at least six contact pads flush with the card body surface. The invention is characterised in that two of the contact bumps (D+, D-) are connected to an interface of the card and are capable of ensuring data transmission managed by the central processing unit (CPU). The invention is particularly applicable to data transmission according to Universal Serial Bus (UBS) protocols and formats.
Abstract:
Une entité électronique (2) comprend une interface de communication (4), un processeur (5), un élément sécurisé (6) et un sous-système (8). Le processeur (5) est relié à l'interface de communication (4) au moyen d'un premier bus (A), à l'élément sécurisé (6) au moyen d'un second bus (B) et au sous-système (8). Le processeur (5) est conçu pour fonctionner dans un premier mode, dans lequel il reproduit sur le second bus (B) des signaux reçus de l'interface de communication (4) sur le premier bus (A). Un procédé mis en œuvre dans une telle entité électronique est également proposé.
Abstract:
A payment card comprises a supporting body with a controller provided with an inner memory in which identification data of a user and the issuing institution are stored. In addition the card provides a connection interface combined with the controller for the connection with an outside device. The connection interface is a connection port incorporating a male portion and a female portion arranged, one with respect to the other, according to a specific layout rendering such a port a "hermaphrodite" port, that is able to couple with a port having an identical geometry. The connection port further comprises a plurality of electric contact elements combined with the male portion and/ or the female portion. A method referring to virtual transfer of money between two payment cards is further described.
Abstract:
Un module à microcircuit pour carte à puce comporte un film porteur 101 globalement rectangulaire muni sur une première face de huit plages de contact et, sur une seconde face, d'un composant électronique muni de bornes de connexion auxquelles les plages de contact sont connectées au travers du film porteur, ces huit plages de contact étant disposées en deux séries parallèles de trois plages de contact (C1, C2, C3, C5, C6, C7) entre lesquelles sont situées deux autres plages de contact (C'4, C'8), en étant respectivement situées à proximité des plages de contact formant les extrémités de chacune des séries, les plages de contact ayant chacune, des dimensions d'au moins 1,7 mm x 2 mm, les plages de contact des deux séries parallèles respectant les dispositions de la norme ISO 7816, ces huit plages de contact longeant conjointement chacun des côtés du film porteur.
Abstract translation:本发明涉及一种用于智能卡的微电路模块。 该模块包括在其第一面上设置有八个接触焊盘并且在第二面上具有电子部件的大致矩形的载体膜(101),所述电子部件配备有连接端子,接触焊盘经由载体膜 。 八个接触焊盘设置在两个平行的三个接触焊盘(C1,C2,C3,C5,C6,C7)中,其中两个接触焊盘(C'4,C'8)位于两个接触焊盘之间, 从每个系列的端部到接触垫。 接触垫每个测量值至少为1.7 mm x 2 mm。 两个并联系列的接触垫符合ISO标准7816,并且所述八个接触垫与载体膜的每一侧接合。