US6259769B1
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Portable smart card communication device
Assignee: Cubic Corp
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Filing: 1999-05-04
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Granted: 2001-07-10
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Expires: 2019-05-04
Abstract
Abstract A controller module is releasably received in a cradle portion of a transceiver assembly to form a portable smart card communication device. The transceiver assembly includes a transceiver and a connector to electrically connect the controller module to the transceiver. The controller module establishes a communication link between itself and a smart card by sending and receiving signals and data through the connector. Information is read from the smart card and forwarded to the controller module. Information is transmitted through the transceiver assembly and stored on the smart card. The controller module can easily be removed and used with other transceiver assemblies.
Inventors
- 👤 Kevin J. Page
- 👤 Don P. Plum
- 👤 Guy M. Kelly
- 👤 II Joseph V J Ravenis
- 👤 David R. Carta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 01:02
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F7/00; G07F7/08; G07F7/10; G07F7/1008; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/1613; G06F1/1632; G06Q; G06Q20/00; G06Q20/30; G06Q20/34; G06Q20/341; G07F7/0873; G07F7/088; G07F7/0886
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
35 words
A smart card transceiver assembly comprising: a housing adapted to releasably receive a controller module; and a transceiver within the housing adapted to establish a communication link between a smart card and the controller module.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
35 words
A smart card transceiver assembly comprising: a housing adapted to releasably receive a controller module; and a transceiver within the housing adapted to establish a communication link between a smart card and the controller module.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A smart card transceiver assembly in accordance with claim 1 , the transceiver adapted to receive control signals from the controller module.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A smart card transceiver assembly in accordance with claim 2 , the transceiver responsive to the control signals by establishing the communication link.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
A smart card transceiver assembly in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising a connector mounted on the housing and electrically connected to the transceiver, the connector adapted to convey signals between the transceiver and the controller module when the housing receives the controller module.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A smart card transceiver assembly in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises a cradle portion adapted to secure the controller module to the smart card transceiver assembly when the housing receives the controller module.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A smart card transceiver assembly in accordance with claim 5 , wherein the housing further comprises a transceiver area adapted to enclose the transceiver.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A smart card transceiver assembly in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the transceiver comprises: an antenna, a receiver, and a transmitter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A smart card transceiver assembly in accordance with claim 6 , wherein the transceiver is adapted to communicate with the smart card using radio frequency signals.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A smart card transceiver assembly in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the controller module is a personal digital assistant.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
80 words
A proximity card transceiver assembly comprising: a housing having a cradle portion adapted for receiving a personal digital assistant; a connector mounted on the housing and adapted to interface to the personal digital assistant; and a transceiver inside the housing electrically connected to the personal data assistant through the connector, wherein the transceiver is adapted to respond to control signals sent from the personal digital assistant by establishing a communication link between the personal data assistant and a proximity card.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
80 words
A proximity card transceiver assembly comprising: a housing having a cradle portion adapted for receiving a personal digital assistant; a connector mounted on the housing and adapted to interface to the personal digital assistant; and a transceiver inside the housing electrically connected to the personal data assistant through the connector, wherein the transceiver is adapted to respond to control signals sent from the personal digital assistant by establishing a communication link between the personal data assistant and a proximity card.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
A proximity card transceiver in accordance with claim 10 , wherein the housing comprises a latch to secure the personal digital assistant within the cradle portion of the housing.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
92 words
A portable proximity card system comprising: a housing having a cradle portion adapted for receiving a personal digital assistant; a connector mounted on the housing and adapted to interface to the personal digital assistant; a transceiver inside the housing electrically connected to the personal data assistant through the connector; and a proximity card adapted to communicate using a protocol; wherein the transceiver is adapted to respond to control signals sent from the personal digital assistant by establishing a communication link between the personal data assistant and a proximity card using the protocol.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
92 words
A portable proximity card system comprising: a housing having a cradle portion adapted for receiving a personal digital assistant; a connector mounted on the housing and adapted to interface to the personal digital assistant; a transceiver inside the housing electrically connected to the personal data assistant through the connector; and a proximity card adapted to communicate using a protocol; wherein the transceiver is adapted to respond to control signals sent from the personal digital assistant by establishing a communication link between the personal data assistant and a proximity card using the protocol.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-07-09 | 2009-01-08 | 2009-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2012-07-09 | 2013-01-08 | 2013-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |