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US4778982A
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System for entering integrated data on the face of an integrated chip card
Assignee: Entrust Corp
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Filing: 1986-03-24
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Granted: 1988-10-18
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Expires: 2006-03-24
Abstract
Abstract A system for entering initializing data on an integrated chip card in which a pattern of contacts for transferring data in and out of the integrated chip card are on a face of the card.
Inventors
- 👤 Brian Beech
- 👤 Jeff Rust
- 👤 Alan Meilach
- 👤 Rod LeVasseur
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:22
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K7/00; G06K7/0013; G06K7/0021; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/08; G06K13/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A system for entering initializing data on a integrated chip card in which a pattern of contacts for transferring data in and out of said integrated chip card are on a face of the card, comprising in combination: a magazine for holding a stack of integrated chip cards; means for moving each of said integrated chip cards along a predetermined path to enter data on said integrated chip card at a plurality of data entry stations; said moving means including means for withdrawing a integrated chip card from said stack to expose the face of the next integrated chip card in said magazine; a head positioned adjacent said path, said head carrying a plurality of electrically conducting contacts arranged in a pattern to engage said pattern of contacts on said integrated chip card; and means for moving said head between a position clear of said path and a position at which the contacts on said head engage the contacts on the face of a integrated chip card in said magazine.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
170 words
A system for entering initializing data on a integrated chip card in which a pattern of contacts for transferring data in and out of said integrated chip card are on a face of the card, comprising in combination: a magazine for holding a stack of integrated chip cards; means for moving each of said integrated chip cards along a predetermined path to enter data on said integrated chip card at a plurality of data entry stations; said moving means including means for withdrawing a integrated chip card from said stack to expose the face of the next integrated chip card in said magazine; a head positioned adjacent said path, said head carrying a plurality of electrically conducting contacts arranged in a pattern to engage said pattern of contacts on said integrated chip card; and means for moving said head between a position clear of said path and a position at which the contacts on said head engage the contacts on the face of a integrated chip card in said magazine.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
165 words
A system for entering initializing data on a integrated chip card in which a pattern of contacts for transferring data to said integrated chip card are on a front face of the card, comprising in combination: a magazine for holding a stack of integrated chip cards; means for moving each of said integrated chip cards along a predetermined path to enter data on said integrated chip card at a plurality of data entry stations; said moving means including means for withdrawing a integrated chip card from said stack to expose the front face of the next card in said magazine; a head positioned adjacent said path, said head carrying a plurality of electrically conducting contacts arranged in a pattern to engage said pattern of contacts on said integrated chip card; and means for moving said head between a position clear of said path and a position at which the contacts on said head engage the contacts on the front face of a integrated chip card.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
165 words
A system for entering initializing data on a integrated chip card in which a pattern of contacts for transferring data to said integrated chip card are on a front face of the card, comprising in combination: a magazine for holding a stack of integrated chip cards; means for moving each of said integrated chip cards along a predetermined path to enter data on said integrated chip card at a plurality of data entry stations; said moving means including means for withdrawing a integrated chip card from said stack to expose the front face of the next card in said magazine; a head positioned adjacent said path, said head carrying a plurality of electrically conducting contacts arranged in a pattern to engage said pattern of contacts on said integrated chip card; and means for moving said head between a position clear of said path and a position at which the contacts on said head engage the contacts on the front face of a integrated chip card.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
153 words
A system for entering initializing data on a integrated chip card in which a pattern of contacts for transferring data to said integrated chip card are on a front face of the card, comprising in combination: a magazine for holding a stack of integrated chip cards; means for moving each of said integrated chip cards along a predetermined path; said moving means including means for withdrawing a integrated chip card from said stack to expose the front face of the next card in said magazine; a head positioned adjacent said path, said head carrying a plurality of electrically conducting contacts arranged in a pattern to engage said pattern of contacts on said integrated chip card; and means for moving said head between a position clear of said path and a position at which the contacts on said head engage the contacts on the front face of a integrated chip card in said magazine.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
153 words
A system for entering initializing data on a integrated chip card in which a pattern of contacts for transferring data to said integrated chip card are on a front face of the card, comprising in combination: a magazine for holding a stack of integrated chip cards; means for moving each of said integrated chip cards along a predetermined path; said moving means including means for withdrawing a integrated chip card from said stack to expose the front face of the next card in said magazine; a head positioned adjacent said path, said head carrying a plurality of electrically conducting contacts arranged in a pattern to engage said pattern of contacts on said integrated chip card; and means for moving said head between a position clear of said path and a position at which the contacts on said head engage the contacts on the front face of a integrated chip card in said magazine.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A system for entering initializing data on a integrated chip card as in claim 1 wherein said electrically conducting contacts are resilient pins.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A system for entering initializing data on a integrated chip card as in claim 2 wherein said electrically conducting contacts are resilient pins.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A system for entering initializing data on a integrated chip card as in claim 3 wherein said electrically conducting contacts are resilient pins.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A system for entering initializing data on a integrated chip card as in claim 4 wherein said means for moving said head includes a solenoid-operated arm.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
A system for entering initializing data on a integrated chip card as in claim 5 wherein said means for moving said head includes a solenoid-operated arm.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
A system for entering initializing data on a integrated chip card as in claim 6 wherein said means for moving said head includes a solenoid-operated arm.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
A system for entering initializing data on a integrated chip card as in claim 1 wherein said plurality of data entry stations includes means for embossing said integrated chip cards.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
A system for entering initializing data on a integrated chip card as in claim 2 wherein said plurality of data entry stations includes means for embossing said integrated chip cards.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
125 words
A system for entering initializing data on an integrated chip card in which a pattern of contacts for transferring data in and out of said integrated chip card are on a face of the card, comprising in combination: a magazine for holding a stack of integrated chip cards; means for moving each of said integrated chip cards along a predetermined path; said moving means including means for withdrawing an integrated chip card from said stack; a head positioned adjacent said path, said head carrying a plurality of electrically conducting contacts arranged in a pattern to engage said pattern of contacts on said integrated chip card; and means for engaging the contacts on said head with the contacts on the face of an integrated chip card.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
125 words
A system for entering initializing data on an integrated chip card in which a pattern of contacts for transferring data in and out of said integrated chip card are on a face of the card, comprising in combination: a magazine for holding a stack of integrated chip cards; means for moving each of said integrated chip cards along a predetermined path; said moving means including means for withdrawing an integrated chip card from said stack; a head positioned adjacent said path, said head carrying a plurality of electrically conducting contacts arranged in a pattern to engage said pattern of contacts on said integrated chip card; and means for engaging the contacts on said head with the contacts on the face of an integrated chip card.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
54 words
A system for entering initializing data on an integrated chip card as in claim 12, wherein said means for engaging includes means for moving said head between a position clear of said path and a position at whicn the contacts on said head engage the contacts on the face of the integraged chip card.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
32 words
A system for entering initializing data on an integrated chip card as in claim 12, further including a plurality of data entry station means for entering data on said integrated chip cards.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
40 words
A system for entering initializing data on an intergrated chip card as in claim 12, wherein said means for engaging includes means for engaging the contacts on said head with the contacts of an integrated chip card in said magazine.
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