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Apparatus having a smart card accomodated by a diskette frame containing processor memory and battery power for interfacing with a standard diskette drive
Assignee: Mitsubishi Chemical Media Co Ltd
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Filing: 1992-06-16
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Granted: 1996-12-10
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Expires: 2012-06-16
Abstract
Abstract PCT No. PCT/EP92/01356 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 19, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 19, 1994 PCT Filed Jun. 16, 1992 PCT Pub. No. WO93/00658 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 7, 1993An element which can be plugged into an EDP device, having a card which is equipped with components, including a processor and data memory, a frame having an exterior form, which is designed to accommodate the card, a first interface for transferring data between the element and the EDP device, and a second interface formed by contacts on the card and on the frame, for transferring data to and from the card. The exterior form of the frame is that of a diskette so that it can be inserted into a diskette station of an EDP device. The first interface between the element and the EDP device is designed in a standard fashion, so that data can be transferred using a standard read/write device already present in the diskette station of the EDP device. The frame carries a battery for supplying current via the interface to the components located on the card, and carries an additional processor and data memory for providing the element with additional processor and storage capacity.
Inventors
- 👤 Axel E. Burkart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:02
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K7/00; G06K7/0013; G06K19/00; G06K19/06; G06K19/067; G06K19/07; G06K19/077; G06K19/07737; G06K19/07741; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/03; G11B23/0327
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
An element which can be plugged into an EDP device, comprising: a card which is equipped with components, including a processor and data memory; a frame, having an exterior form, which is designed to accommodate said card; a first interface for transferring data between the element and the EDP device; and a second interface formed by contacts on the card and on the frame, for transferring data to and from the card; the exterior form of said frame being that of a diskette so that it can be inserted into a diskette station of an EDP device, said first interface between the element and the EDP device being designed in a standard fashion, so that data can be transferred using a standard read/write device already present in the diskette station of the EDP device; said frame carrying a battery for supplying current via the second interface to the components located on the card, and carrying an additional processor and data memory for providing the element with additional processor and storage capacity via a data link established by the second interface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
An element which can be plugged into an EDP device, comprising: a card which is equipped with components, including a processor and data memory; a frame, having an exterior form, which is designed to accommodate said card; a first interface for transferring data between the element and the EDP device; and a second interface formed by contacts on the card and on the frame, for transferring data to and from the card; the exterior form of said frame being that of a diskette so that it can be inserted into a diskette station of an EDP device, said first interface between the element and the EDP device being designed in a standard fashion, so that data can be transferred using a standard read/write device already present in the diskette station of the EDP device; said frame carrying a battery for supplying current via the second interface to the components located on the card, and carrying an additional processor and data memory for providing the element with additional processor and storage capacity via a data link established by the second interface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The element according to claim 1, wherein said frame has a recess for accommodating the drive of the diskette station.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The element according to claim 1, wherein the first interface is part of the chip card.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The element according to claim 1, wherein said frame is equipped with a current generator.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The element according to claim 4, wherein the current generator comprises a rotor which is driven by a drive of the diskette station when the element is inserted therein, a stator and a regulator.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A patient data card comprising an element according to claim 1, wherein patient data is stored thereon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A process for access protection comprising utilizing a plurality of elements according to claim 1, wherein access to the data memory is not permitted until a valid access code has been entered.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A process according to claim 7, further comprising modifying the access code, wherein modification of the access code is permitted only if the previously valid access code has been input.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The element according to claim 1, wherein said card has a recess for accommodating the drive of the diskette station.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The element according to claim 1, wherein said frame and said card have a respective recess for accommodating the drive of the diskette station.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The element according to claim 1, wherein the frame is equipped with guide rails which accommodate said card.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The element according to claim 1, wherein the frame includes a slot into which said card is inserted.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The element according to claim 1, wherein the frame includes a recessed grip for facilitating insertion and removal of said card to and from the frame.
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