WO2000019368A1 - Card with detachable module - Google Patents

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WO2000019368A1
WO2000019368A1 PCT/FR1999/002296 FR9902296W WO0019368A1 WO 2000019368 A1 WO2000019368 A1 WO 2000019368A1 FR 9902296 W FR9902296 W FR 9902296W WO 0019368 A1 WO0019368 A1 WO 0019368A1
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François Roussel
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
    • G06K19/00—Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings
    • G06K19/06—Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
    • G06K19/067—Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards also with resonating or responding marks without active components
    • G06K19/07—Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards also with resonating or responding marks without active components with integrated circuit chips
    • G06K19/077—Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
    • G06K19/07737—Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier the record carrier consisting of two or more mechanically separable parts
    • G06K19/07739—Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier the record carrier consisting of two or more mechanically separable parts comprising a first part capable of functioning as a record carrier on its own and a second part being only functional as a form factor changing part, e.g. SIM cards type ID 0001, removably attached to a regular smart card form factor
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
    • G06K19/00—Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings
    • G06K19/06—Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
    • G06K19/067—Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards also with resonating or responding marks without active components
    • G06K19/07—Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards also with resonating or responding marks without active components with integrated circuit chips
    • G06K19/077—Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier

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  • the present invention relates to smart cards comprising a plastic card body of which a breakable part is constituted by a module of reduced dimensions.
  • Such cards are intended in particular for the field of mobile telephony where operators require that access to their telecommunication network is only permitted in a secure manner.
  • a member of the public When a member of the public wishes to access a telecommunications network, they must first acquire a card of the aforementioned type from a reseller. The person is then said to be subscribed to the network and for example has a certain number of telephone units whose management is ensured by the card.
  • the subscriber must then insert his card into a mobile telephone so that an electrical connection is established between a connector of said telephone and contact pads flush with the surface of the module.
  • a mobile telephone In practice, there are different models of mobile phones. Some models require the card to be fully inserted into the phone. Other models require insertion of the module only. Depending on his phone model, the subscriber separates the module from the card body or not.
  • a technical problem which the invention proposes to solve is to produce a card comprising, on the one hand, a plastic card body and, on the other hand, a breakable module retained at a first part opening of said body by one or more plastic connections and comprising an integrated circuit chip electrically connected to flush contact pads on its surface, which allows its holder a reversible use of the functionalities of the module as such or in card format .
  • the card body comprises a second opening part precut or cut to dimensions substantially close to the module and intended to house said module in a reversible manner.
  • the subscriber can then house the detached module reversibly in the opening part.
  • FIG. 1A shows, in top view, a first embodiment of a card according to the invention
  • FIG. 1B shows, in top view, a second embodiment of a card according to the invention
  • FIG. 2A shows, in enlarged top view, a module according to the invention
  • FIG. 2B shows, in enlarged cross section, a module according to the invention
  • Figure 3 discloses, in top view, the use of a card according to the invention
  • Figures 4A and 4B show, in top view, reversible locking means of the module of a card according to the invention
  • Figures 5A and 5B show, in cross section, the means of Figures 4A and 4B.
  • the card 1 comprises a breakable module 3 each of whose sides is fixed to a first opening of the card body by at least one plastic connection 4.
  • This module 3 is a so-called subscriber identification module (SIM) as defined in the GSM 11.11 standard, the content of which is incorporated into the present description by citation of reference. It is substantially parallelepiped and rectangle, biased in one of its corners, which constitutes a means of polarization of its positioning in the duplex direction. Its dimensions are of the order of 25 mm in length, 15 mm in width and 0.80 mm in thickness, that is to say the same thickness as that of the card body 2. Its body is plastic, thermoplastic or thermosetting, consisting of the same plastic as that of body 2 of the card and it comprises an integrated circuit chip electrically connected, by metal wires, to contact pads 5 which are flush with one of its faces. The position of these areas 5 in the map is strictly defined in the aforementioned ISO 7816 standard.
  • the card 1, which includes the module 3 can be used as such in a terminal, in particular a mobile phone or a public phone, accepting ISO cards.
  • the module 3 By exerting a pressure force on the module 3, it is however possible to separate said module 3 from the card body 2. This separation is irreversible because it is accompanied by a break in the plastic connections 4.
  • the module 3, thus separated from the card body 2, can be used as such in a terminal, in particular a mobile telephone which accepts such modules .
  • the card body also has a second opening part 6 with dimensions substantially similar to those of module 3 and intended to accommodate this module in a reversible manner.
  • This second opening part 6 therefore includes a means for polarizing the duplex positioning of the module, in practice a biased corner.
  • This part 6 can be precut or not, that is to say cut. In the case where it is precut, it suffices to exert pressure on said part so as to release a plastic element or chip 7 with the dimensions of module 3 in order to release the opening capable of receiving and fixing the module 3 in a reversible manner. In the case where however this part 6 is not precut, the element 7 has been cut and removed in an earlier stage of manufacturing the card
  • the module 3 can be housed directly in the opening part 6.
  • the precut of the module and the precut or cut of the second opening part can be done by any means of machining or cutting of the card body. Mechanical cutting technology, water jet or laser can be used. Considering the above, a subscriber holding a card 1 according to the invention who, after having separated the module 3 from the card body 2, wishes to fix said module 3 again on said body 2, can accommodate this module 3 in the second opening part 6. The position of this part 6 is strictly defined in the body
  • module 3 it makes it possible to house module 3 so that it can be used in ISO terminals.
  • the module 3 previously separated from the card, is turned over and then fixed reversibly in part 6.
  • the tracks 5 of the module 3 will always appear on the same side of the card 1.
  • the module 3 is placed in the opening 6 so that the card can be used in an ISO terminal.
  • the subscriber can, after having housed the module in the opening, use the card in a new mobile telephone capable of receiving cards or then use said card in a public telephone which accepts only cards.
  • the card of the invention can also serve as a practical support for the module when the subscriber wishes to remove it from his phone or for any reason whatsoever.
  • the reversible housing of the module in the opening is due to the fact that the dimensions of this opening are of the order of that of said module.
  • the edges of the module are never completely straight and show trapezoidal profiles constituting protruding edges of a few tenths of a millimeter. These profiles are the consequence of a mechanical cutting mode of the module.
  • a step is performed as shown in Figure 2B.
  • the cutting tool cuts the module from below, the profile is reversed. It is thus possible to create ledges of different types along the edges of the module and, in the same way, along the edges of the opening 6.
  • FIGS. 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B show such a system in which the module has, along its various edges, opposite trapezoidal profiles, the opening 6 having opposite profiles.

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Abstract

The invention concerns a card (1) comprising a plastic card body (2) and a detachable module (3) maintained on the card body by one or several plastic links and comprising a chip with integrated circuits electrically connected to contact pads flush with its surface. The invention is characterised in that the card body comprises an opening part (6) whether precut or not with dimensions substantially close to those of the module and designed to enable the module to be reversibly fixed. The invention is applicable to SIM cards in particular.

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CARTE A MODULE SECABLE BREAKABLE MODULE CARD
La présente invention a trait aux cartes à puce comportant un corps de carte plastique dont une partie sécable est constitué par un module de dimensions réduites. De telles cartes sont destinées notamment au domaine de la téléphonie mobile où les opérateurs exigent que l'accès à leur réseau de télécommunication ne soit permis que de manière sécurisée.The present invention relates to smart cards comprising a plastic card body of which a breakable part is constituted by a module of reduced dimensions. Such cards are intended in particular for the field of mobile telephony where operators require that access to their telecommunication network is only permitted in a secure manner.
Lorsqu'une personne du public souhaite accéder à un réseau de télécommunication, elle doit acquérir au préalable une carte de type précité auprès d'un revendeur. La personne est alors dite abonnée au réseau et dispose par exemple d'un certain nombre d'unités téléphoniques dont la gestion est assurée par la carte.When a member of the public wishes to access a telecommunications network, they must first acquire a card of the aforementioned type from a reseller. The person is then said to be subscribed to the network and for example has a certain number of telephone units whose management is ensured by the card.
L'abonné doit ensuite insérer sa carte dans un téléphone mobile de manière qu'une connexion électrique soit établie entre un connecteur dudit téléphone et des plages de contact affleurant à la surface du module. En pratique, il existe différents modèles de téléphone mobile. Certains modèles nécessitent que la carte soit insérée dans sa totalité dans le téléphone. D'autres modèles nécessitent une insertion du module uniquement. Selon son modèle de téléphone, l'abonné sépare le module du corps de carte ou non.The subscriber must then insert his card into a mobile telephone so that an electrical connection is established between a connector of said telephone and contact pads flush with the surface of the module. In practice, there are different models of mobile phones. Some models require the card to be fully inserted into the phone. Other models require insertion of the module only. Depending on his phone model, the subscriber separates the module from the card body or not.
Cependant, il arrive qu'un abonné souhaite changer de téléphone mobile. Il se peut alors que le nouveau modèle ne reçoive que des cartes alors que l'ancien ne recevait que des modules. Dans ce cas, compte tenu du fait que la séparation du module et de son support au format carte est irréversible, l'abonné doit acquérir une nouvelle carte après avoir résilié son précédent contrat d'abonnement.However, sometimes a subscriber wants to change their mobile phone. It may be that the new model only receives cards while the old one only receives modules. In this case, taking into account the fact that the separation of the module and its support in card format is irreversible, the subscriber must acquire a new card after having terminated his previous subscription contract.
Par ailleurs, il arrive qu'un abonné souhaite utiliser sa carte dans un réseau de publiphonie de l'opérateur. Cette utilisation, souvent moins onéreuse, ne peut se faire qu'avec l'utilisation d'une carte au format classique. Cela n'est pas possible si l'abonné avait antérieurement séparé le module de son corps de carte.In addition, it sometimes happens that a subscriber wishes to use his card in an operator's payphone network. This use, often less expensive, can only be done with the use of a card at classic format. This is not possible if the subscriber had previously separated the module from its card body.
Compte tenu de ce qui précède, un problème technique que se propose de résoudre l'invention est de réaliser une carte comportant, d'une part, un corps de carte plastique et, d'autre part, un module sécable retenu à une première partie d'ouverture dudit corps par une ou plusieurs liaisons plastiques et comprenant une puce à circuits intégrés connectée électriquement à des plages de contact affleurantes à sa surface, qui permette à son titulaire une utilisation réversible des fonctionnalités du module en tant que tel ou au format carte.In view of the above, a technical problem which the invention proposes to solve is to produce a card comprising, on the one hand, a plastic card body and, on the other hand, a breakable module retained at a first part opening of said body by one or more plastic connections and comprising an integrated circuit chip electrically connected to flush contact pads on its surface, which allows its holder a reversible use of the functionalities of the module as such or in card format .
La solution à ce problème technique posé consiste, selon l'invention, en ce que le corps de carte comporte une seconde partie d'ouverture prédécoupée ou découpée aux dimensions sensiblement voisines du module et destinée à loger ledit module de manière réversible.The solution to this technical problem posed consists, according to the invention, in that the card body comprises a second opening part precut or cut to dimensions substantially close to the module and intended to house said module in a reversible manner.
L'abonné pourra alors loger le module détaché de manière réversible dans la partie d'ouverture.The subscriber can then house the detached module reversibly in the opening part.
L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de l'exposé non limitatif qui suit, rédigée au regard des dessins annexés, dans lesquels : la figure 1A montre, en vue dessus, un premier mode de réalisation d'une carte selon l'invention ; la figure 1B montre, en vue de dessus, un second mode de réalisation d'une carte selon l'invention ; la figure 2A montre, en vue de dessus agrandie, un module selon l'invention ; la figure 2B montre, en coupe transversale agrandie, un module selon l'invention ; la figure 3 divulgue, en vue de dessus, l'utilisation d'une carte selon l'invention ; les figures 4A et 4B montrent, en vue de dessus, des moyens de verrouillage réversible du module d'une carte selon l'invention ; et les figures 5A et 5B montrent, en coupe transversale, les moyens des figures 4A et 4B. Une carte 1 selon l'invention, telle que montrée aux figures 1A,The invention will be better understood on reading the nonlimiting description which follows, written with reference to the appended drawings, in which: FIG. 1A shows, in top view, a first embodiment of a card according to the invention ; FIG. 1B shows, in top view, a second embodiment of a card according to the invention; FIG. 2A shows, in enlarged top view, a module according to the invention; FIG. 2B shows, in enlarged cross section, a module according to the invention; Figure 3 discloses, in top view, the use of a card according to the invention; Figures 4A and 4B show, in top view, reversible locking means of the module of a card according to the invention; and Figures 5A and 5B show, in cross section, the means of Figures 4A and 4B. A card 1 according to the invention, as shown in FIGS. 1A,
1B et 3, est au format défini par la norme ISO 7816 dont le contenu est incorporé au présent exposé, par citation de référence. Son corps 2 se présente sous la forme d'un parallélépipède rectangle dont les dimensions sont de l'ordre de 85,6 mm de longueur, 54 mm de largeur et 0,80 mm d'épaisseur. Son corps est plastique, thermoplastique ou thermodurcissable, par exemple constitué d'acrylonitrile butadiène styrène (ABS), de polychlorure de vinyle (PVC), de polyéthylène (PET) ou de poly carbonate s (PC). Ses deux grandes faces sont imprimées et montrent un motif quelconque, par exemple photographique. Ainsi que cela est montré aux figures 1A et 1B, la carte 1 comporte un module 3 sécable dont chacun des côtés est fixé à une première ouverture du corps de carte par au moins une liaison plastique 4.1B and 3, is in the format defined by standard ISO 7816, the content of which is incorporated into the present description, by reference citation. Its body 2 is in the form of a rectangular parallelepiped whose dimensions are of the order of 85.6 mm in length, 54 mm in width and 0.80 mm in thickness. Its body is plastic, thermoplastic or thermosetting, for example consisting of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene (PET) or poly carbonate s (PC). Its two large faces are printed and show any motif, for example photographic. As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, the card 1 comprises a breakable module 3 each of whose sides is fixed to a first opening of the card body by at least one plastic connection 4.
Ce module 3, détaillé aux figures 2A et 2B, est un module dit d'identification abonné (SIM) tel que défini dans la norme GSM 11.11 dont le contenu est incorporé au présent exposé par citation de référence. Il est sensiblement parallélépipédique et rectangle, biaisé en l'un de ses coins, ce qui constitue un moyen en détrompage de son positionnement dans le sens recto verso. Ses dimensions sont de l'ordre de 25 mm de longueur, 15 mm de largeur et 0,80 mm d'épaisseur, c'est- à-dire la même épaisseur que celle du corps 2 de carte. Son corps est plastique, thermoplastique ou thermodurcissable, constitué du même plastique que celui du corps 2 de la carte et il comporte une puce à circuits intégrés connectée électriquement, par des fils métalliques, à des plages 5 de contact affleurantes à l'une de ses faces. La position de ces plages 5 dans la carte est strictement définie dans la norme ISO 7816 précitée. Ainsi, la carte 1, qui comporte le module 3, peut être utilisée en tant que telle dans un terminal, notamment un téléphone mobile ou un publiphone, acceptant des cartes ISO.This module 3, detailed in FIGS. 2A and 2B, is a so-called subscriber identification module (SIM) as defined in the GSM 11.11 standard, the content of which is incorporated into the present description by citation of reference. It is substantially parallelepiped and rectangle, biased in one of its corners, which constitutes a means of polarization of its positioning in the duplex direction. Its dimensions are of the order of 25 mm in length, 15 mm in width and 0.80 mm in thickness, that is to say the same thickness as that of the card body 2. Its body is plastic, thermoplastic or thermosetting, consisting of the same plastic as that of body 2 of the card and it comprises an integrated circuit chip electrically connected, by metal wires, to contact pads 5 which are flush with one of its faces. The position of these areas 5 in the map is strictly defined in the aforementioned ISO 7816 standard. Thus, the card 1, which includes the module 3, can be used as such in a terminal, in particular a mobile phone or a public phone, accepting ISO cards.
En exerçant une force de pression sur le module 3, il est cependant possible de séparer ledit module 3 du corps 2 de carte. Cette séparation est irréversible car elle s'accompagne d'une cassure des liaisons plastiques 4. Le module 3, ainsi séparé du corps 2 de carte, peut être utilisé en tant que tel dans un terminal, notamment un téléphone mobile qui accepte de tels modules.By exerting a pressure force on the module 3, it is however possible to separate said module 3 from the card body 2. This separation is irreversible because it is accompanied by a break in the plastic connections 4. The module 3, thus separated from the card body 2, can be used as such in a terminal, in particular a mobile telephone which accepts such modules .
Selon l'invention, le corps de carte possède en outre une seconde partie d'ouverture 6 aux dimensions sensiblement voisines de celles du module 3 et destinée à loger ce module de manière réversible. Cette seconde partie d'ouverture 6 comporte de ce fait un moyen de détrompage du positionnement recto verso du module, en pratique un coin biaisé.According to the invention, the card body also has a second opening part 6 with dimensions substantially similar to those of module 3 and intended to accommodate this module in a reversible manner. This second opening part 6 therefore includes a means for polarizing the duplex positioning of the module, in practice a biased corner.
Cette partie 6 peut être prédécoupée ou non, c'est-à-dire découpée. Dans le cas où elle est prédécoupée, il suffit exercer une pression sur ladite partie de manière à dégager un élément 7 plastique ou copeau aux dimensions du module 3 en vue de dégager l'ouverture apte à recevoir et fixer le module 3 de manière réversible. Dans le cas où cependant cette partie 6 n'est pas prédécoupée, l'élément 7 a été découpé et évacué dans une étape antérieure de fabrication de la carteThis part 6 can be precut or not, that is to say cut. In the case where it is precut, it suffices to exert pressure on said part so as to release a plastic element or chip 7 with the dimensions of module 3 in order to release the opening capable of receiving and fixing the module 3 in a reversible manner. In the case where however this part 6 is not precut, the element 7 has been cut and removed in an earlier stage of manufacturing the card
1 et le module 3 peut être logé directement dans la partie d'ouverture 6.1 and the module 3 can be housed directly in the opening part 6.
La prédécoupe du module et la prédécoupe ou découpe de la seconde partie d'ouverture peuvent se faire par tout moyen d'usinage ou découpage du corps de carte. La technologie de découpage mécanique, au jet d'eau ou au laser peut être utilisée. Considérant ce qui précède, un abonné titulaire d'une carte 1 selon l'invention qui, après avoir séparé le module 3 du corps 2 de carte, souhaite fixer de nouveau ledit module 3 sur ledit corps 2, peut loger ce module 3 dans la seconde partie d'ouverture 6. La position de cette partie 6 est strictement définie dans le corpsThe precut of the module and the precut or cut of the second opening part can be done by any means of machining or cutting of the card body. Mechanical cutting technology, water jet or laser can be used. Considering the above, a subscriber holding a card 1 according to the invention who, after having separated the module 3 from the card body 2, wishes to fix said module 3 again on said body 2, can accommodate this module 3 in the second opening part 6. The position of this part 6 is strictly defined in the body
2 de carte. Elle permet de loger le module 3 afin que celui-ci puisse être utilisé dans des terminaux ISO. Ainsi que cela est montré aux figures 1A et 3, le module 3, préalablement séparé de la carte, est retourné puis fixé réversiblement dans la partie 6. Les plages 5 de contact du module 3, apparentes d'un côté de la carte 1 lorsque ledit module 3 n'a pas été séparé de la carte 1, apparaîtront d'un autre côté de ladite carte 1 lorsque ledit module 3 aura été fixé dans l'ouverture 6. Par contre, dans le cas montré à la figure 1B, les plages 5 du module 3 apparaîtront toujours du même côté de la carte 1. Quel que soit le mode de réalisation, le module 3 est placé dans l'ouverture 6 de manière que la carte puisse être utilisée dans un terminal ISO. Ainsi, l'abonné peut, après avoir logé le module dans l'ouverture, se servir de la carte dans un nouveau téléphone mobile apte à recevoir des carte ou alors utiliser ladite carte dans un publiphone qui n'accepte que des cartes.2 of card. It makes it possible to house module 3 so that it can be used in ISO terminals. As shown in FIGS. 1A and 3, the module 3, previously separated from the card, is turned over and then fixed reversibly in part 6. The contact pads 5 of the module 3, visible on one side of the card 1 when said module 3 has not been separated from card 1, will appear on another side of said card 1 when said module 3 has been fixed in the opening 6. On the other hand, in the case shown in FIG. 1B, the tracks 5 of the module 3 will always appear on the same side of the card 1. Whatever the embodiment, the module 3 is placed in the opening 6 so that the card can be used in an ISO terminal. Thus, the subscriber can, after having housed the module in the opening, use the card in a new mobile telephone capable of receiving cards or then use said card in a public telephone which accepts only cards.
La carte de l'invention peut servir aussi comme support pratique du module lorsque l'abonné souhaite retirer celui-ci de son téléphone ou pour quelque raison que ce soit.The card of the invention can also serve as a practical support for the module when the subscriber wishes to remove it from his phone or for any reason whatsoever.
Le logement réversible du module dans l'ouverture est dû au fait que les dimensions de cette ouverture sont de l'ordre de celle dudit module. Néanmoins, ainsi que cela est montré à la figure 2B, les bords du module ne sont jamais totalement droits et montrent des profils trapézoïdaux constituant des rebords excroissants de quelques dixièmes de millimètres. Ces profils sont la conséquence d'un mode de découpe mécanique du module. Lorsque l'outil de découpe vient découper le module par le dessus, c'est-à-dire du côté des plages de contact, une marche est réalisée à la manière présentée à la figure 2B. Néanmoins, lorsque l'outil de découpe vient découper le module par le dessous, le profil est inverse. Il est ainsi possible de créer des rebords de différents types le long des bords du module et, de la même manière, le long des bords de l'ouverture 6. En organisant ces rebords, il est possible de prévoir un système de verrouillage améliorant la fixation du module dans son logement. Les figures 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B montrent un tels système dans lequel le module possède le long de ses différents bords, des profils trapézoïdaux opposés, l'ouverture 6 possédant des profils inverses. The reversible housing of the module in the opening is due to the fact that the dimensions of this opening are of the order of that of said module. However, as shown in FIG. 2B, the edges of the module are never completely straight and show trapezoidal profiles constituting protruding edges of a few tenths of a millimeter. These profiles are the consequence of a mechanical cutting mode of the module. When the cutting tool comes cut the module from above, that is to say on the side of the contact pads, a step is performed as shown in Figure 2B. However, when the cutting tool cuts the module from below, the profile is reversed. It is thus possible to create ledges of different types along the edges of the module and, in the same way, along the edges of the opening 6. By organizing these ledges, it is possible to provide a locking system improving the fixing the module in its housing. FIGS. 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B show such a system in which the module has, along its various edges, opposite trapezoidal profiles, the opening 6 having opposite profiles.

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1. Carte (1) comportant, d'une part, un corps (2) de carte plastique et, d'autre part, un module (3) sécable retenu à une première partie d'ouverture dudit corps (2) par une ou plusieurs liaisons (4) plastiques et comprenant une puce à circuits intégrés connectée électriquement à des plages (5) de contact affleurantes à sa surface, caractérisée en ce que ledit corps (2) de carte comporte en outre une seconde partie d'ouverture (6) prédécoupée ou découpée aux dimensions sensiblement voisines du module (3) et destinée à loger ledit module (3) de manière réversible.1. Card (1) comprising, on the one hand, a body (2) of plastic card and, on the other hand, a breakable module (3) retained at a first opening part of said body (2) by one or several plastic connections (4) and comprising an integrated circuit chip electrically connected to flush contact areas (5) on its surface, characterized in that said card body (2) further comprises a second opening part (6 ) precut or cut to dimensions substantially close to the module (3) and intended to house said module (3) in a reversible manner.
2. Carte selon la revendication 1 , caractérisée en ce que le module (3) comporte un moyen de détrompage de son positionnement recto verso et en ce que la seconde partie d'ouverture (6) présente ce même moyen de détrompage.2. Card according to claim 1, characterized in that the module (3) comprises a keying means of its duplex positioning and in that the second opening part (6) has this same keying means.
3. Carte selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que le moyen de détrompage est constitué par un coin biaisé du module (3) et de la seconde partie d'ouverture (6).3. Card according to claim 1, characterized in that the coding means is constituted by a biased corner of the module (3) and the second opening part (6).
4. Carte selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que des bords du module (3) sont trapézoïdaux.4. Card according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the edges of the module (3) are trapezoidal.
5. Carte selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que les bords de la seconde partie d'ouverture (6) sont trapézoïdaux. 5. Card according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the edges of the second opening part (6) are trapezoidal.
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