Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
235486000 | Holding devices | 31 |
20080283613 | Card Receiving Device - A car receiving device has a receiving opening for insertion of a chip card, a closure for closing the opening, a locking unit having a locking element transferable to a locking position by way of a closing movement and a blocking unit having a blocking element transferable to a blocked position in which it blocks the locking unit brought into the locking position. A sensor system detects the locking position and monitors the course of the closing movement, wherein a sensor has a stationary sensor element. A first mobile sensor element is associated with the locking element and triggers a switching process of the sensor in a first relative position. A second mobile sensor element is associated with the blocking element and triggers a switching process of the sensor in a second relative position so that the sensor can detect the course of the closing movement. | 11-20-2008 |
20090095817 | MICROCIRCUIT CARD ATTACHED TO AN ADAPTER BASE, CARD BASE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD - A microcircuit card ( | 04-16-2009 |
20090152360 | Card reader with locking device - In accordance with the invention, in a card reader ( | 06-18-2009 |
20090200381 | Chip card for insertion into a holder - The invention relates to a chip card (CC), in particular a SIM card, inserted for operation into a holder (HH), which holder (HH) is equipped with electrical device contacts (GK) and a press-on device (AE). The chip card (CC) comprises a substrate (S), a contact field (K), a chip (C), and a single-piece encapsulation (V). According to the invention, the encapsulation (V) has a thickness (dV) which ensures that, on insertion of the chip card (CC), the encapsulation (V) has body contact with the press-on device (AE), the contact field (K) has body contact with the device contacts (GK), and the contact field (K) is reliably electrically contacted to the device contacts (GK). No further carrier material (T) is provided. | 08-13-2009 |
20090308930 | CARD READER USING THE PUSH-PUSH SYSTEM - A card reader using the push-push system ( | 12-17-2009 |
20090321527 | WIRELESS IC DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A wireless IC device includes a radiation plate, a wireless IC chip, and a substrate provided with a feed circuit that includes a resonant circuit and/or the matching circuit including an inductance element and that is electromagnetically coupled to the radiation plate. The substrate is made of a resin material. A recess is provided in a first main surface of the substrate. The substrate is provided with a wiring electrode arranged along a bottom surface and an inner circumferential surface of the recess and the first main surface of the substrate and electrically connected to the feed circuit, and a wedge member made of a different material from the resin material and extending between the bottom surface of the recess and a second main surface of the substrate spaced apart from the wiring electrode. The wireless IC chip is mounted in the recess and coupled to the wiring electrode. | 12-31-2009 |
20100051697 | CHIP CARD HOLDER - A chip card holder includes a body member, a card receiving space formed on the body member and a releasing piece. The releasing piece is slidablely mounted on the body member along a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the card receiving space and is slid to be in front of the opening of the card receiving space to lock the chip card in the card receiving space or to expose the opening of the card receiving space to unlock the chip card. | 03-04-2010 |
20100051698 | WIRELESS DATA CARD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A wireless data card and an electronic device, which relate to wireless communication equipment, are adapted to solve the technical problem that the exposed size of an antenna of a built-in wireless data card used in an existing electronic device is too small to achieve a desired performance of receiving radio signals for the antenna. The wireless data card includes a data card body and an antenna electrically connected to the data card body. An elastic structure capable of enabling the antenna to extend out of the data card body and also retract into the data card body is disposed between the data card body and the antenna. The electronic device includes a device case provided with a device port and the wireless data card disclosed above in this disclosure, in which the wireless data card is disposed in the device case and relative to the device port, and the antenna is disposed relative to the device port. This disclosure is applied for transmitting wireless data communication signals. | 03-04-2010 |
20100059593 | STORED VALUE CARD JACKET AND COUNTER - A stored value card jacket and counter device is disclosed that includes a jacket and a counter disposed on the jacket and functions to receive and protect a stored value card and to display information, through a counter display region, pertaining to the stored value card such as a monetary value, including the remaining balance, that is associated with the stored value card. | 03-11-2010 |
20100065645 | HOLDING DEVICE - A holding device for holding an object, which is disposed on an electronic device in a detachable manner, is disclosed. The holding device comprises a first holding portion, a second holding portion and a connecting portion. The first holding portion comprises a first holding member and a second holding member. The first holding member and the second holding member are foldable toward a first direction and a second direction, respectively to form an accommodating space for accommodating the electronic device. The second holding portion holds the object. The connecting portion connects the first holding portion with the second holding portion in a foldable manner. Additionally, the connecting portion, the first holding portion and the second holding portion are integrally formed as a single piece. | 03-18-2010 |
20100072283 | HOLDER FOR SMALL IDENTIFICATION CARD - An article of manufacture includes a plastic substrate. The substrate has a first side and a second side that is opposite to the first side, with an adhesive material on the first side of the substrate. The article of manufacture further includes a ferrite layer on the second side of the plastic substrate. In addition, the article of manufacture includes a top sheet formed of plastic. The top sheet is joined to the substrate to form a pouch between the top sheet and the ferrite layer. The pouch is shaped and sized to hold a contactless integrated circuit (IC) identification card that has no more than half of a planar extent defined for the standard ID-1 identification card. The top sheet has a thickness of not more than about 0.2 mm. | 03-25-2010 |
20100155489 | CONNECTOR OF FOR INSERTING SUBSCRIBER IDENTITY MODULE CARD - A connector for inserting a subscriber identity module (SIM) card includes a main body, a card reader and an electric connector. The main body includes at least two interfaces. The card reader is installed in one of the interfaces, and the card reader includes a card insertion mechanism and a printed circuit board. The electric connector is installed in another interface. After the SIM card is inserted into the card reader, a computer can be connected to a network to achieve a high-speed networking function at any place where a mobile phone can receive signals. | 06-24-2010 |
20100213260 | TICKET PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR PARKING LOT - The ticket processing system utilizes RFID technique to record and access data in the parking tickets. The ticket processing system mainly contains at least a ticket reader positioned at the entry of the parking lot. A first antenna in the ticket reader writes data into a ticket having RFID chip and a second antenna at a ticket retrieval opening of the ticket reader erases data from the ticket. The ticket processing system further contains a number of third antenna at the various parking spots which records a spot number into the ticket to facilitate the later locating the whereabouts of the parked vehicle. | 08-26-2010 |
20100213261 | METHOD FOR OPTIMIZED READING OF CERTIFICATES HAVING RADIOFREQUENCY TRANSPONDERS, SET OF SUITABLE CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENT CONTAINING THE SAME - The invention relates to a method for reading electronic certificates positioned in a document, each certificate comprising a support bearing an antenna linked to a microcircuit. The document has sheets of a determined format articulated around a hinge. The antennas are dimensioned to a format less than that of a half-sheet. The certificates are arranged at most in pairs on a sheet so that the antennas are spaced apart along a longitudinal axis of the sheet. The invention also relates to a set of certificates and the document containing the certificates. | 08-26-2010 |
20100213262 | POWER SUPPLY FOR A CHIP CARD - There is provided a chip card that is configured to be inserted into a host device. An exemplary chip card comprises a microcontroller that includes a processor and a memory unit. The microcontroller is connected to a power terminal of the chip card for receiving power from a first power supply of the host device. The chip card also comprises a second power supply configured to at least temporarily supply power to a first component of the microcontroller. | 08-26-2010 |
20100264221 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING USER-ACCESSIBLE CARD SLOT - Systems and methods for reducing problems and disadvantages associated with providing a user-accessible card slot are provided. A removable card carrier a configured to mechanically interface an information handling system may include a body and a cover. The body may be adapted to hold a card. The cover may be movably coupled to the body such that exterior surfaces of the cover and the information handling system are substantially flush with each other when card carrier is disposed in the information handling system. | 10-21-2010 |
20100270378 | CONNECTOR DEVICE - A card connector for ejection and introduction of smart cards is disclosed for usage in a portable electronic device comprising a card reader with a resilient card connecting device for operative connection of the smart card to the card reader by introducing the smart card into the card reader or disconnection of the smart card from the card reader by withdrawing the smart card from the card reader by moving the smart card in a plane being substantially in parallel with the plane of the card reader, wherein the card connecting device is extending substantially along a plane being inclined in relation to the plane of the card reader at an angle α, wherein the angle α is not 90°. | 10-28-2010 |
20100282853 | HOLDER FOR READER AND PACKAGE - The disclosure relates to a holder ( | 11-11-2010 |
20100308117 | WIRELESS TRANSACTION FOBS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The invention relates to transaction tokens (“fobs”) having wireless functionality and methods of using the same. More specifically, fobs having radio frequency functionality such that information, such as payment information, identification information, or other like information, may be wirelessly transmitted from a memory within the fob to a receiver are disclosed. The fobs of this invention may comprise a microchip or other memory component, and/or antenna disposed on or within an insert and encased within an enclosure in an interior compartment. The fobs may have a quick-release mechanism for easily attaching to and detaching from a securing device, such as a keychain or the like. Moreover, the interior compartments of the fobs may be easily accessible for replacing the enclosed insert. | 12-09-2010 |
20110017830 | TRANSACTION PRODUCT ASSEMBLY WITH POCKET AND SUPPORTING BACKER - A transaction product assembly includes a transaction product and a supporting backer. The transaction product includes an account identifier, a primary article, and a panel. The account identifier links the transaction product to at least one of an account and a record, and the account identifier is machine readable by a point-of-sale terminal. The primary article defines a substantially planar surface. The panel extends across the substantially planar surface to define a pocket between the panel and the substantially planar surface. The supporting backer is formed separately from the transaction product and includes a flap extending into the pocket to at least partially couple the supporting backer to the transaction product. Other products, assemblies, combinations and associated methods are also disclosed. | 01-27-2011 |
20110121078 | CARD READER - In a card reader having a card pulling-preventing function, provided is a card reader that can achieve energy savings. More specifically, a card reader | 05-26-2011 |
20110174883 | SMART CARD HOLDING MEMBER AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE EMPLOYING THE SAME - A smart card holding member in this exemplary embodiment includes a main member, a connection member, and two resisting members. The connection member is connected to one end of the main member and bends toward the main member. The resisting members bend from opposite sides of the main member and each resisting member includes a locking section for fastening a battery in position. The resisting members are respectively connected to opposite sides of the main member to form an accommodating space for receiving a smart card therein. One part of the smart card is exposed out from the main member to be removed. A portable electronic device employing the smart card holding member is also described. | 07-21-2011 |
20110180605 | CHIP CARD HOLDER - An exemplary chip card holder for holding a chip card includes a base member, a card receiving frame and a cover. The card receiving frame is mounted on the base member and defines an accommodating space for receiving the chip card therein. The accommodating space has an inserting opening for inserting the chip card into and removing the chip card out from the accommodating space. The cover includes a resisting block protruding therefrom. The cover is detachably latched to the base member in such a way that the resisting block is aligned with the inserting opening and located adjacent to an end of the chip card to hold the chip card within the accommodating space. | 07-28-2011 |
20110272463 | DATA CARRIER SYSTEM HAVING A COMPACT FOOTPRINT AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An electronic token system including a token receptacle and a portable token. The token receptacle includes a receptacle body with an outer surface having a first, generally planar array of electrical contacts, which are arranged in a dense-packed configuration that minimizes the surface area occupied by the planar array, consistent with sufficient electrical separation between adjacent contacts. The token receptacle also includes a first alignment feature and a first retention feature. The portable token includes an enclosure for enclosing at least a portion of the receptacle body, the enclosure having a second alignment feature for mating engagement with the first alignment feature and a second retention feature for holding the portable token in removable connection with the first retention feature. The token also includes a second, generally planar array of electrical contacts for electrical communication with the corresponding electrical contacts of the first planar array mounted in the token receptacle. | 11-10-2011 |
20120037706 | RFID PROXIMITY CARD HOLDER WITH FLUX DIRECTING MEANS - A card holder for an RFID proximity card having a coil loop antenna with an area for interfacing with a flux generating RFID proximity card reader. The card holder includes a flux directing means; and a housing for containing the flux directing means and receiving the RFID proximity card. When the RFID proximity card is received within the housing, the flux directing means influences the flux generated by the RFID proximity reader such that the flux is directed to within the area of the coil loop antenna. | 02-16-2012 |
20120061472 | Card Carrier Having Extended Transaction Card - A transaction card carrier is disclosed. The transaction card carrier may include a transaction card having substantially the same width as the transaction card carrier. The transaction card may also be secured on the transaction card carrier such that at least one scan bar positioned on the back surface of the transaction card is visible and accessible without manipulating the transaction card carrier. | 03-15-2012 |
20120080526 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PINLESS TAG SECURING - A security device is removably affixable to an article. The security device includes a housing having a securing pad, a locking element and a strap. The locking element is disposed within the housing. The strap includes a first end having a latching region that is insertable into the housing and a second end having a securing region. The strap is slidingly movable between an open position and a locked position. The locking element engages with the latching region of the strap. An eccentrically mounted wheel may be mounted on one of the securing region of the strap and the securing pad. When in the locked position, the eccentrically mounted wheel secures the article between the securing pad and the securing region of the strap. | 04-05-2012 |
20130240629 | Electronic Module Holder With Sliding Door - An assembly including an electronic module holder configured to hold an electronic module, where the holder is configured to be inserted into a mating receiving area of an apparatus; and a door slideably connected to the electronic module holder. The door is configured to close an entrance into the receiving area of the apparatus. The door is slideable relative to the holder to latch and unlatch the assembly with the apparatus. | 09-19-2013 |
20130270347 | PERSONAL TRANSACTION CARD CARRIER - A personal card carrier is configurable into open and closed positions, in which both broad faces of a contained card are effectively covered and protected against loss in the closed position, but are uncovered in the open position such that a data-embedded portion of the card is presentable to a card reader without necessitating removal of the card from the carrier. | 10-17-2013 |
20140158772 | DEVICE FOR READING/WRITING RFID TAGS AND COLLECTION TERMINAL COMPRISING SUCH A DEVICE - A device is provided for reading/writing at least one RFID tag carried by at least one object, including:
| 06-12-2014 |
20160140365 | CARD READER AND DETECTION MECHANISM - A card reader which is attached and used in a host device may include a detection switch disposed on the card reader side attaching face and structured to detect whether the card reader has been detached from the host device; and a first sealing member disposed so as to be sandwiched between the host device side attaching face and the detection switch, the first sealing member covering the detection switch and being structured to prevent penetration of water to the detection switch. The detection switch may include a pressed part and is structured to turn to “ON” or “OFF” when the pressed part is pressed. The first sealing member may be formed with a pressing protruded part structured to press the pressed part. | 05-19-2016 |