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Data device module having locking groove
Assignee: NXP USA Inc
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Filing: 1988-02-01
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Granted: 1990-07-24
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Expires: 2008-02-01
Abstract
Abstract A module is described for use in data devices such as smart cards. The module consists of a contact carrier having contacts, an integrated circuit, and a base enclosing the integrated circuit. The base is formed to provide a groove around the perimeter such that when the device is formed, material from an intermediate layer will flow into the groove and secure the module to the card.
Inventors
- 👤 Marion I. Simmons
- 👤 Harry J. Geyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:41
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K19/00; G06K19/06; G06K19/067; G06K19/07; G06K19/077; G06K19/07745; G06K19/07747
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A data device module comprising: a contact carrier having a first surface and a second surface opposite said first surface; an integrated circuit coupled to said second surface of said contact carrier; contact means for providing contact between said integrated circuit and a device external to said data device module, said contact means being coupled to said integrated circuit and at least partially disposed in said contact carrier; a base having a side wall and being coupled to said second surface of said contact carrier and disposed about said integrated circuit; and locking means for securing said data device module to a data device, said locking means being disposed about said side wall of said base, wherein said locking means comprises a groove disposed in said side wall of said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A data device module comprising: a contact carrier having a first surface and a second surface opposite said first surface; an integrated circuit coupled to said second surface of said contact carrier; contact means for providing contact between said integrated circuit and a device external to said data device module, said contact means being coupled to said integrated circuit and at least partially disposed in said contact carrier; a base having a side wall and being coupled to said second surface of said contact carrier and disposed about said integrated circuit; and locking means for securing said data device module to a data device, said locking means being disposed about said side wall of said base, wherein said locking means comprises a groove disposed in said side wall of said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The data device module of claim 1 wherein said contact means comprises: a contact pad disposed in said contact carrier; and a bonding wire extending from said integrated circuit to said contact pad.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The data device module of claim 2 wherein said contact pad extends from said second surface to said first surface of said contact carrier.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The data device module of claim 1 wherein said contact means comprises: a contact pad disposed in said contact carrier; and a conductive line disposed on said second surface of said contact carrier for coupling said integrated circuit to said contact pad.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The data device module of claim 4 wherein said contact pad extends from said second surface to said first surface of said contact carrier.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
212 words
A data device comprising: a bottom layer having a first surface; an intermediate layer having a first surface, a second surface and a wall defining an opening extending from said first surface to said second surface, said second surface of said intermediate layer being coupled to said first surface of said bottom layer; a module being disposed in the opening defined by said wall of said intermediate layer, said module having: a contact carrier having a first surface and a second surface opposite said first surface; an integrated circuit coupled to said second surface of said contact carrier; contact means for providing contact between said integrated circuit and a device external to said data device, said contact means being coupled to said integrated circuit and at least partially disposed in said contact carrier; a base having a side wall, being coupled to said second surface of said contact carrier, and disposed about said integrated circuit; and locking means for securing said data device module to a data device, said locking means being disposed about said side wall of said base, wherein said locking means comprises a groove disposed in said side wall of said base; and a top layer having a second surface coupled to said first surface of said intermediate layer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
212 words
A data device comprising: a bottom layer having a first surface; an intermediate layer having a first surface, a second surface and a wall defining an opening extending from said first surface to said second surface, said second surface of said intermediate layer being coupled to said first surface of said bottom layer; a module being disposed in the opening defined by said wall of said intermediate layer, said module having: a contact carrier having a first surface and a second surface opposite said first surface; an integrated circuit coupled to said second surface of said contact carrier; contact means for providing contact between said integrated circuit and a device external to said data device, said contact means being coupled to said integrated circuit and at least partially disposed in said contact carrier; a base having a side wall, being coupled to said second surface of said contact carrier, and disposed about said integrated circuit; and locking means for securing said data device module to a data device, said locking means being disposed about said side wall of said base, wherein said locking means comprises a groove disposed in said side wall of said base; and a top layer having a second surface coupled to said first surface of said intermediate layer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The data device of claim 6 wherein said contact means comprises: a contact pad disposed in said contact carrier; and a bonding wire extending from said integrated circuit to said contact pad.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The data device of claim 7 wherein said contact pad extends from said second surface to said first surface of said contact carrier.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
The data device of claim 6 wherein said contact means comprises: a contact pad disposed in said contact carrier; and a conductive line disposed on said second surface of said contact carrier for coupling said integrated circuit to said contact pad.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The data device of claim 9 wherein said contact pad extends from said second surface to said first surface of said contact carrier.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
The data device of claim 6 wherein said locking means comprises an adhesive disposed between said side wall of said base and said wall defining the opening in said intermediate layer.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The data device of claim 6 wherein a wall of said top layer defines an opening therethrough such that said contact means extends into the opening.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
170 words
A data device comprising: a bottom layer having a first surface; an intermediate layer having a first surface, a second surface, and a wall defining an opening extending from said first surface to said second surface, said second surface of said intermediate layer being coupled to said first surface of said bottom layer; a module being disposed in the opening defined by said wall of said intermediate layer, said module having: a contact carrier having a first surface and a second surface opposite said first surface; an integrated circuit coupled to said second surface of said contact carrier; a contact pad disposed in said contact carrier; a bonding means for coupling said contact pad to said integrated circuit; a base having a side wall, being coupled to said second surface of said contact carrier, and disposed about said integrated circuit, said side wall defining a groove therein for coupling to said intermediate layer; and a top layer having a second surface coupled to said first surface of said intermediate layer.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
170 words
A data device comprising: a bottom layer having a first surface; an intermediate layer having a first surface, a second surface, and a wall defining an opening extending from said first surface to said second surface, said second surface of said intermediate layer being coupled to said first surface of said bottom layer; a module being disposed in the opening defined by said wall of said intermediate layer, said module having: a contact carrier having a first surface and a second surface opposite said first surface; an integrated circuit coupled to said second surface of said contact carrier; a contact pad disposed in said contact carrier; a bonding means for coupling said contact pad to said integrated circuit; a base having a side wall, being coupled to said second surface of said contact carrier, and disposed about said integrated circuit, said side wall defining a groove therein for coupling to said intermediate layer; and a top layer having a second surface coupled to said first surface of said intermediate layer.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
The data device of claim 13 wherein a wall of said top layer defines an opening therethrough such that said contact means extends into the opening.
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