EP0724226A2
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IC card reader/writer
Assignee: Toshiba Corp
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Filing: 1996-01-18
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2016-01-18
Abstract
Abstract An IC card reader/writer comprises a main unit (4) and base frame (8) arranged in a spaced-apart relation through a connector (10) provided between one-end sides and through bent sections (9, 9) provided between other-end sides to define an IC card storage space (11) between their opposed surfaces such that the bent sections (9, 9) provides guide surfaces (9a, 9a) along which the IC card (5) is guided and, upon insertion of the IC card into the IC card storage space, providing an external shape substantially equal to that of a standard card. The IC card reader/writer can be inserted into, and withdrawable out of, a standard card holding section of a computer apparatus (1).
Inventors
- 👤 Hisao c/o Intellectual Property Div. Takemura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:58
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K7/00; G06K7/0013; G06K7/0021; G06K19/00; G06K19/06; G06K19/067; G06K19/07; G06K19/077; G06K19/07737; G06K19/07741
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
An IC card reader/writer characterized by comprising first and second members (4, 8) arranged in a spaced-apart relation through supporting means (10) provided between one-end sides thereof to define an IC card storage space (11) between opposed surfaces thereof and, upon insertion of the IC card (5) into the IC card storage space (11), providing an external shape substantially equal to that of a standard card, the reader/writer being insertable into, and withdrawable out of, a standard card holding section of an associated information processing apparatus via a one-end side.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
29 words
The IC card reader/writer according to claim 1, characterized in that a supporting means (9, 10) is provided between other-end sides of the first and second members (4, 8).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The IC card reader/writer according to claim 2, characterized in that the supporting means (9, 9) between the other end sides of the first and second members (4, 8) is comprised of one pair of support pieces (9, 9).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The IC reader/writer according to claim 2, characterized in that guide surfaces (9a, 9a) are provided at the supporting means (9, 9) between opposed side surfaces of the other-end side of the first and second members (4, 8) to allow the IC card (5) to be guided into the IC card storage space (11).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
The IC card reader/writer according to claim 2, characterized in that the first and second members (4, 8) are fixed together by a bonding agent (15) at the supporting means (9, 10) at the one end side and other end side of the first and second members (4, 8).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
The IC card reader/writer according to claim 2, characterized in that the first and second members (4, 8) are fixed together by engaging pieces (22, 23) and engaging holes (21, 24) each provided at the supporting means (9, 10) on the one end side and other end side of the first and second members (4, 8).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
250 words
An IC card reader/writer adapted to be inserted into a memory card holding section (2) of an information processing apparatus (1) and having the memory card connection area in the memory card holding section (2), characterized by comprising: a first plate-like member (4) having a portion of a width dimension smaller than that of the memory card to allow the first plate-like member (4) to be inserted into the memory card holding section (2) of the information processing apparatus (1); a connector section (10) fixed to the first plate-like member (4) at a forward memory card insertion end portion of the first plate-like member (4) and adapted to be connected to an associated memory card connection area of the information processing apparatus (1); a second plate-like member (8) arranged opposite to the first plate-like member (4) to, together with the first plate-like member (4), the IC card storage section (11) and having one end portion attached to the connector section (10), the IC card storage section (11) of the second plate-like member (8) having a width dimension smaller than that of the memory card and the IC card storage section (11) having an opening defined, in the IC card's width direction, between the first plate-like member (4) and the second plate-like member (8); and a contact section (7) provided at the first plate-like member (4) and, upon insertion of the IC card (5) into the IC card storage section (11), connected to a terminal (6) of the IC card (5).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The IC card reader/writer according to claim 7, characterized in that the first plate-like member (4) and connector section (10) are formed integral with each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
70 words
The IC card reader/writer according to claim 7, characterized in that projections are provided at one of the first and second plate-like members and extend from the memory card holding section (2) of the information processing apparatus (1), the projections providing guide members (9, 9) for guiding the width-direction areas of the IC card (5) upon insertion of the IC card (5) into the IC card (5) insertion section (11).
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
57 words
The IC card reader/writer according to claim 7, characterized in that the first and second plate-like members (4, 8) have projections extending from the memory card insertion section (2) of the information processing apparatus (1), the first and second plate-like members (4, 8) being fixed to each other at the projections on those width-direction side surface sides.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The IC card reader/writer according to claim 7, characterized in that the connector section (10) and second plate-like member (8) are detachably mounted.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
55 words
The IC card reader/writer according to claim 11, characterized in that the first and second plate-like members (4, 8) have projections extending from the memory card holding section (2) of the information processing apparatus (1), the first and second plate-like members (4, 8) being detachably mounted at the projections on those width-direction side surface sides.
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