Interconnection scheme for integrated circuit card with auxiliary contacts
Patent 5445525 Issued on August 29, 1995. Estimated Expiration Date: 
May 12, 2014. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
May 12, 2014. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesSystems for connection of physical/electrical media connectors to computer communications cards IC card adapter IC card and method of manufacturing the IC card Patent #: 5313364 InventorsApplicationNo. 241722 filed on 05/12/1994US Classes:439/64, With guide for directing panel circuit movement361/686, Input/output device support439/946MEMORY CARD CARTRIDGEExaminersPrimary: Abrams, NeilAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassH05K 007/10AbstractA method and apparatus for providing alternate signal paths between a removably insertable integrated circuit (IC) card in a computer system and an external device is described. The method and apparatus includes an IC card designed for coupling with the external device through a rear I/O receptacle located along the rear IC card edge, the IC card also including an auxiliary side contacts along a side edge. The method and apparatus includes the use of a flexible conducting strip to connect each of the auxiliary side contacts along the side edge to the appropriate pins of the rear I/O receptacle. In this manner the IC card contains alternate signal paths to the external device, being capable of coupling to the external device in either a rear-connecting scheme or a side-connecting scheme, the adaptation to side contacts having been achieved with minimal redesign of the rear-connecting IC card.Other References
Field of SearchHaving push-pull-engaging contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., telephone jack or plug)For guiding side of movable panel, e.g., circuit board With guide for directing panel circuit movement Connection of components to board With printed circuit boards IC card or card member Input/output device support With separable connector or socket means | |
