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Apparatus and method of providing a dual mode card and reader
Assignee: RDSK Inc
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Filing: 1998-10-21
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Granted: 2001-01-02
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Expires: 2018-10-21
Abstract
Abstract One aspect of the present invention is a method and apparatus of providing a card and/or reader that recognizes a communication mode of a corresponding reader and/or card. The card reader comprises a memory and a card interface circuit to detect a mode of a card. A processor coupled to the card interface circuit and the memory, communicates with the card in the detected mode if the detected mode matches a communication mode of the processor. The card comprises a memory and a reader interface circuit to detect a mode of a reader. A processor coupled to the reader interface circuit and the memory, communicates with the reader in the detected mode if the detected mode matches a communication mode of the processor. Another aspect of the present invention is a method and apparatus of providing a card and/or reader that is operable in two communication modes. The dual mode card reader comprises a memory and a card interface circuit to detect a mode of a card, the mode being one of first and second communication modes. A processor coupled to the card interface circuit and the memory, communicates with the card in the detected mode. The dual mode card comprises a memory and a reader interface circuit to detect a mode of a reader, the mode being one of first and second communication modes. A processor coupled to the card interface circuit and the memory, communicates with the reader in the detected mode.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Gray
- 👤 Lee Gudmundsen
- 👤 Charles E. Frasier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K19/00; G06K19/06; G06K19/067; G06K19/07; G06K19/077; G06K19/0772; G06K19/07733; G06K7/00; G06K7/0008; G06K7/10; G06K7/10009; G06K7/10297
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A dual mode card reader, comprising: a memory: a card interface circuit that detects a mode of a card, the mode being one of first and second communication modes, the card interface circuit comprising a voltage divider having first and second terminals, the first terminal being connected to a voltage source, the voltage divider comprising first and second resistors, the first resistor being coupled between the first and the second terminals, the second resistor being coupled between the second terminal and a ground terminal, wherein a voltage across the first resistor has a first value corresponding to a logical one state, when the detected mode is the first communications mode; and a processor coupled to the card interface circuit and the memory, the processor communicating with the card in the detected mode.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A dual mode card reader, comprising: a memory: a card interface circuit that detects a mode of a card, the mode being one of first and second communication modes, the card interface circuit comprising a voltage divider having first and second terminals, the first terminal being connected to a voltage source, the voltage divider comprising first and second resistors, the first resistor being coupled between the first and the second terminals, the second resistor being coupled between the second terminal and a ground terminal, wherein a voltage across the first resistor has a first value corresponding to a logical one state, when the detected mode is the first communications mode; and a processor coupled to the card interface circuit and the memory, the processor communicating with the card in the detected mode.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The card reader of claim 1 , wherein the first communication mode is a universal serial bus communication protocol.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The card reader of claim 1 , wherein the voltage across the first resistor has a second value when the detected mode is the second communication mode.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The card reader of claim 3 , wherein the second value corresponds to a logical zero state.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The card reader of claim 4 , wherein the second communication mode is an ISO communication protocol.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The card reader of claim 3 , further comprising a communication interface circuit coupled to the voltage divider, the communication interface circuit being configured to interface with the card in the second communication mode.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The card reader of claim 1 , further comprising a card recognition logic circuit that is coupled to the voltage divider.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
135 words
A card reader, comprising: a memory; a card interface circuit that detects a mode of a card, the card interface circuit comprising a voltage divider having first and second terminals, the first terminal being connected to a voltage source, the voltage divider comprising a first and a second resistor, the first resistor being coupled between the first and the second terminals, the second resistor being coupled between the second terminal and a ground terminal, wherein a voltage across the first resistor has a first value corresponding to a logical one state, when the detected mode is the communication mode of the processor; and a processor coupled to the card interface circuit and the memory, the processor communicating with the card in the detected mode if the detected mode matches a communication mode of the processor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
135 words
A card reader, comprising: a memory; a card interface circuit that detects a mode of a card, the card interface circuit comprising a voltage divider having first and second terminals, the first terminal being connected to a voltage source, the voltage divider comprising a first and a second resistor, the first resistor being coupled between the first and the second terminals, the second resistor being coupled between the second terminal and a ground terminal, wherein a voltage across the first resistor has a first value corresponding to a logical one state, when the detected mode is the communication mode of the processor; and a processor coupled to the card interface circuit and the memory, the processor communicating with the card in the detected mode if the detected mode matches a communication mode of the processor.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The card reader of claim 8 , wherein the communication mode of the processor is a universal serial bus communication protocol.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
65 words
The card reader of claim 8 , further comprising a card recognition logic circuit that is coupled to the voltage divider; a reader interface circuit that detects a mode of a reader; and a processor coupled to the reader interface circuit and the memory, the processor communicating with the reader in the detected mode if the detected mode matches a communication mode of the processor.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
115 words
A method of providing communication with a card, comprising: detecting a mode of the card, the mode being one of first and second communication modes, by providing a voltage divider having first and second terminals, the first terminal being connected to a voltage source, the voltage divider comprising first and second resistors, the first resistor being coupled between the first and the second terminals, the second resistor being coupled between the second terminal and a ground terminal, recognizing a first value of a voltage across the first resistor when the detected mode is the first communication mode, the first value corresponding to a logical one state; and communicating with the card in the detected mode.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
115 words
A method of providing communication with a card, comprising: detecting a mode of the card, the mode being one of first and second communication modes, by providing a voltage divider having first and second terminals, the first terminal being connected to a voltage source, the voltage divider comprising first and second resistors, the first resistor being coupled between the first and the second terminals, the second resistor being coupled between the second terminal and a ground terminal, recognizing a first value of a voltage across the first resistor when the detected mode is the first communication mode, the first value corresponding to a logical one state; and communicating with the card in the detected mode.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 11 , wherein the first communication mode is a universal serial bus communication protocol.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 11 , wherein detecting a mode of the card further comprises: recognizing a second value of a voltage across the first resistor when the detected mode is the second communication mode.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
115 words
A method of providing communication with a card, comprising: detecting a mode of the card, the mode being one of first and second communication modes, by providing a voltage divider having first and second terminals, the first terminal being connected to a voltage source, the voltage divider comprising first and second resistors, the first resistor being coupled between the first and the second terminals, the second resistor being coupled between the second terminal and a ground terminal, recognizing a second value of a voltage across the first resistor when the detected mode is the second communication mode, the second value corresponding to a logical zero state; and communicating with the card in the detected mode.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
115 words
A method of providing communication with a card, comprising: detecting a mode of the card, the mode being one of first and second communication modes, by providing a voltage divider having first and second terminals, the first terminal being connected to a voltage source, the voltage divider comprising first and second resistors, the first resistor being coupled between the first and the second terminals, the second resistor being coupled between the second terminal and a ground terminal, recognizing a second value of a voltage across the first resistor when the detected mode is the second communication mode, the second value corresponding to a logical zero state; and communicating with the card in the detected mode.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 14 , wherein the second communication mode is an ISO communication protocol.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
110 words
A method of providing communication with a card reader, comprising: detecting a mode of the reader by providing a reader recognition logic circuit that is coupled to a first and a second terminal, said first and second terminals being coupled via a signal line, providing a communication interface circuit that is coupled to the reader recognition circuit, detecting a first value at one of the first and second terminals, the mode being one of first and second communication modes, wherein the first communication mode is a universal serial bus communication protocol when the first value is at a logical one state; and communicating with the reader in the detected mode.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
110 words
A method of providing communication with a card reader, comprising: detecting a mode of the reader by providing a reader recognition logic circuit that is coupled to a first and a second terminal, said first and second terminals being coupled via a signal line, providing a communication interface circuit that is coupled to the reader recognition circuit, detecting a first value at one of the first and second terminals, the mode being one of first and second communication modes, wherein the first communication mode is a universal serial bus communication protocol when the first value is at a logical one state; and communicating with the reader in the detected mode.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
120 words
A method of providing communication with a card reader, comprising: detecting a mode of the reader the mode being one of first and second communication modes, by providing a reader recognition logic circuit that is coupled to a first and a second terminal, said first and second terminals being coupled via a signal line, providing a communication interface circuit that is coupled to the reader recognition circuit, detecting a first value at one of the first and second terminals, detecting a second value at one of the first and second terminals, wherein the first communication mode is an ISO communication protocol when the second value is at a logical zero state; and communicating with the reader in the detected mode.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
120 words
A method of providing communication with a card reader, comprising: detecting a mode of the reader the mode being one of first and second communication modes, by providing a reader recognition logic circuit that is coupled to a first and a second terminal, said first and second terminals being coupled via a signal line, providing a communication interface circuit that is coupled to the reader recognition circuit, detecting a first value at one of the first and second terminals, detecting a second value at one of the first and second terminals, wherein the first communication mode is an ISO communication protocol when the second value is at a logical zero state; and communicating with the reader in the detected mode.
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