Method of making multi-project chip
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Secure payment card interface
US8985447B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8985447-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213666458-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2012 |
| Priority date | Nov 1, 2012 |
| Publication date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
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The invention relates to a smartcard reader, and more particularly, to systems, devices and methods of creating a card input/output interface that allows the smartcard reader to couple to a smartcard within a secure cavity. The secure cavity is mounted on an internal side of a system housing, i.e., a smartcard socket, included in the smartcard reader. An interface chip is further attached inside the secure cavity. When the smartcard is inserted to a designated position or depth inside the system housing, the secure cavity encloses the interface chip and its contact area with the smartcard. Mechanical contacts on the interface chip are thus aligned to and physically contact electrical connectors on the inserted smartcard, so as to electrically couple the interface chip and the smartcard. As a result, sensitive data within the smartcard may be protected from exposure to any tamper attempt and processed with an enhanced security level.
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We claim: 1. A smartcard reader, comprising: a system housing that comprises an open slot at one side for receiving a smartcard; a secure cavity, mounted on one internal side of the system housing, the secure cavity enclosing an interface chip and its contact area with the smartcard when the smartcard is inserted to a designated position within the system housing; the interface chip, attached inside the secure cavity, the interface chip facing towards the smartcard, processing…
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- What does patent US8985447B2 cover?
- The invention relates to a smartcard reader, and more particularly, to systems, devices and methods of creating a card input/output interface that allows the smartcard reader to couple to a smartcard within a secure cavity. The secure cavity is mounted on an internal side of a system housing, i.e., a smartcard socket, included in the smartcard reader. An interface chip is further attached insid…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Maxim Integrated Products
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G06F21/85. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Mar 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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