WO2000077715A1 - Extension pour module electronique de type pcmcia - Google Patents
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- WO2000077715A1 WO2000077715A1 PCT/FR2000/001450 FR0001450W WO0077715A1 WO 2000077715 A1 WO2000077715 A1 WO 2000077715A1 FR 0001450 W FR0001450 W FR 0001450W WO 0077715 A1 WO0077715 A1 WO 0077715A1
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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
- G06K19/07741—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 operating as a regular record carrier and a second attachable part that changes the functional appearance of said record carrier, e.g. a contact-based smart card with an adapter part which, when attached to the contact card makes the contact card function as a non-contact card
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- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
- G06K7/00—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns
- G06K7/0013—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by galvanic contacts, e.g. card connectors for ISO-7816 compliant smart cards or memory cards, e.g. SD card readers
- G06K7/0047—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by galvanic contacts, e.g. card connectors for ISO-7816 compliant smart cards or memory cards, e.g. SD card readers for reading/sensing record carriers having edge contacts
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- the present invention relates to a PCMCIA type module whose standard is defined by the association of the same name ("Personal Computer Memory Card International Association").
- Such a module is intended to be temporarily inserted into a microcomputer, in particular a personal computer, or PC from the English "Personal Computer”. It includes a printed circuit and a connector capable of establishing parallel type communication with the microcomputer.
- Computers in particular portable PCs or electronic calendars, are generally equipped with one or more connections of the PCMCIA type making it possible to connect one or more PCMCIA modules of very different configurations.
- PCMCIA modules can be, for example, memory expansion cards, computer unit cards, modem cards, or the like. These cards are brought into contact with the PCMCIA connections of the computer using an appropriate pin matrix by insertion into a slot of the computer provided with the PCMCIA connection.
- PCMCIA modules have already been proposed to modify the PCMCIA modules in order to allow a smart card to be connected to a computer, such as a portable PC, through a standardized PCMCIA port. It may indeed be advantageous to carry out telepay, security or other operations with a smart card in a computer.
- a computer such as a portable PC
- PCMCIA / smart card reader modules include a printed circuit board provided with a connector capable of cooperating in read / write with the microcircuit of a smart card.
- French patent No. 95 06723 describes such a module made partly of sheet metal, stainless steel or steel, and partly of plastic, which causes problems of deformation during use due to different expansion coefficients. In fact, user customers generally require guarantees of operation at a temperature of at least 80 ° C.
- PCMCIA modules / smart card reader exist, made only of sheet metal. However, such modules have a wide slot which leaves the printed circuit exposed, which is troublesome for protection against electromagnetic and / or nuisance emissions. In addition, the cost price of such a module is quite high.
- Such modules exist and generally have interface elements corresponding to the desired application.
- German patent DE 29607724 Ul describes a PCMCIA module equipped with an interface allowing the connection of transmission media on the PCMCIA standardized port of the computer.
- a PCMCIA module has a PCMCIA connector on one side which plugs into the slot of the computer provided for this purpose, and at least one plug-in module USB (Universal Standard Bus, which designates in English terminology a world standard for transmission cable ) on the opposite side.
- USB Universal Standard Bus
- this solution is not very compact, because it involves transmitting external data by a USB plug itself equipped with a transmission medium, such as an antenna, a cable for example.
- PCMCIA modules having a different interface depending on the desired external applications.
- the object of the present invention is to overcome the drawbacks of the prior art and to produce a PCMCIA module on a single model. which is available for various external communication applications.
- the present invention proposes to produce a single basic element which constitutes a support base for the electronics of the PCMCIA module with a front face provided with a PCMCIA connector.
- the PCMCIA module according to the invention has an independent and scalable rear element.
- This independent element constitutes a closure of the rear of the module in order to protect the electronics of the module, without however contributing to the rigidity of the structure.
- this independent rear element includes extensions allowing the addition of additional functions without modifying the overall structure of the module.
- the present invention relates more particularly to an electronic module of the PCMCIA type comprising an electronic support base and a front face provided with a PCMCIA connector, characterized in that the rear face of the module consists of an element of structurally independent filling of the support base.
- the closure element completely closes the rear face of the module support base.
- the electronic module according to the invention further comprises means for reading a smart card.
- the module according to the invention further comprises an insertion slot for said smart card, the closure element cooperating with the structure of the support base for guiding the card in the insertion slot.
- the independent rear element constitutes an extension capable of allowing external communication.
- the extension comprises at least one connector able to allow external communication by cable.
- the connector extends over the entire width of the extension.
- the extension comprises an antenna capable of allowing external communication by radio frequency.
- the extension comprises at least one drawer capable of receiving at least one card in the standard SIM format.
- the drawer is removable, an elector allowing its removal.
- the extension is made of a plastic material.
- the extension is made of a material transparent to infrared radiation in order to allow external communication by remote control.
- the extension is an extension extended relative to the PCMCIA format.
- the extended extension comprises notched zones on the ribs so as to facilitate the extraction of the module.
- the extended extension comprises a recess for accommodating an additional sensor, a cover covering said recess.
- the cover has an access window to the sensor.
- the invention has the advantage of being able to easily and inexpensively decline various alternative embodiments of the rear element independent of the PCMCIA module.
- the module according to the invention advantageously has the standard dimensions of the PCMCIA modules.
- the tool modifications are fully optimized. Indeed, while the rear element varies according to the applications, the other five faces of the module remain strictly identical. It is therefore not necessary to completely redefine the design of the manufacturing tool for each module intended for different applications.
- the invention provides a single PCMCIA module, which can be provided with a single smart card reader, which can be used in the realization of various applications requiring a modified geometry of the external part of the module in a completely transparent manner for the machines. users.
- FIG. 1 is an exploded diagram of a PCMCIA module / smart card reader according to the invention
- - Figure 2 schematically illustrates the module according to the invention
- FIG. 3 schematically illustrates the generic rear element of the module according to the invention
- Figure 4 is a schematic side view of the module according to the invention provided with the generic rear element with a smart card inserted
- Figure 5 is a schematic top view of the module according to the invention provided with the element generic back with a smart card inserted
- Figure 6 schematically illustrates a first alternative embodiment of the extension
- Figure 7 is a schematic top view of the module according to the invention with the extension of Figure 6
- Figure 8 schematically illustrates a second alternative embodiment of the extension
- Figure 9 is a schematic top view of the module according to the invention with the extension of Figure 8
- - Figure 10 schematically illustrates a third alternative embodiment of the extension
- Figure 11 is a schematic top view of the module according to the invention with the extension of Figure 10;
- FIG. 12 schematically illustrates a fourth alternative embodiment of the extension
- Figure 13a is a schematic side view of the module according to the invention with the extension of Figure 12
- Figure 13b is a top view of the module according to the invention provided with the extension of Figure 12
- - Figure 14 schematically illustrates a fifth alternative embodiment of the extension
- Figure 15 is a top view of the module according to the invention with the extension of Figure 14
- FIG. 16 schematically illustrates a sixth alternative embodiment of the extension
- Figure 17 is a top view of the module according to the invention provided with the extension of Figure 16;
- FIG. 18 schematically illustrates a seventh alternative embodiment of the extension
- Figure 19a is a side view of the module according to the invention provided with the extension of Figure 18
- - Figure 19b is a top view of the module according to the invention provided with the extension of Figure 18
- FIG. 20 schematically illustrates an eighth alternative embodiment of the extension
- FIG. 21a is a side view of the module according to the invention provided with the extension of FIG. 20
- FIG. 21b is a top view of the module according to the invention provided with the extension of FIG. 20.
- the PCMCIA module comprises a printed circuit plate 50 carrying at least one electronic circuit 55, said plate 50 being enclosed in a sheet metal compartment between two stainless steel plates, a lower plate 60 and an upper plate 70 which constitutes a Faraday cage around the electronic circuit 55.
- the upper stainless steel plate 70 has an opening 75 allowing access to the electronic circuit 55.
- the PCMCIA module according to the invention is designed to allow the reading of a smart card. It is a preferred variant embodiment, but the whole description could also apply to a PCMCIA module not comprising this function of smart card reader.
- An upper guide plate 80 covers the entire stainless steel compartment and defines an insertion slot 40 for the passage of a smart card between the upper plate 70 and the guide plate 80.
- the guide plate 80 exerts a pressure on the chip card in order to allow a good connection between the respective connection terminals of the electronic circuit 55 and of the chip card.
- This guide plate 80 is preferably made of plastic to optimize costs.
- the module according to the invention further comprises an independent element 20 adapting to the rear face of the module.
- the independent element 20 illustrated in this figure is said to be generic because it only constitutes a shutter closing the access to the printed circuit board 50.
- the independent rear element 20 completely closes the compartment delimited by the plates 60 and 70 and guides the chip card in the insertion slot 40 enter here upper plate 70 in stainless steel and guide plate 80 in plastic.
- This module 100 comprises a PCMCIA connector 90 on its front face and an independent element 20 of the structure on its rear face.
- the module according to the invention advantageously has the dimensions of a standard PCMCIA module, ie a length of 85.6 mm for a width of 54 mm with a thickness of 5 mm.
- the sheet metal compartment containing the printed circuit board 50 is also limited to a standard height of 1.6 mm ⁇ 1.
- the guide plate 80 has a window 85 located at the location of the connection terminal of the circuit 55. Indeed, the latter comprises a reading hook which comes into contact with the connection terminal of the smart card to effect the transmission of data.
- this hook has a thickness which exceeds by 1 mm the thickness of the card and since the thickness of the guide plate 80 is only 1.5 mm, it is therefore necessary to make this hook exceed by a hole 25 in the guide plate 80.
- FIG. 3 schematically illustrates the generic independent element 20 of the module.
- This element 20 has a U-shape, the two branches 21, 22 of which cooperate by interlocking with the plates 60 and 70 of the module 100.
- the central part of the element 20 has a recess 23 in order to allow the insertion of the card. chip when it has "embossing".
- FIGS 4 and 5 respectively illustrate schematic side and top views of the module 100 according to the invention provided with a generic rear element 20, with a smart card 200 inserted.
- the rear element 20 makes it possible to completely close the access to the printed circuit board in order to constitute a true Faraday cage. Thanks to its bevelled outer edge, the element 20 also makes it possible to guide the smart card 200 directly into the insertion slot 40 between the plastic guide plate 80 and the upper plate 70 made of stainless steel.
- a module 100 When such a module 100 is connected, on a computer for example, it is generally completely inserted into a slot of the computer provided with the PCMCIA connection. An ejector button then allows it to come out.
- the independent rear element 20 can advantageously constitute an extension capable of allowing communication between an external media and the computer.
- the extension 20 is made of a plastic material in order to optimize the manufacturing costs.
- extension 20 is made of a material transparent to infrared waves, such as plexiglass for example, to allow additional external communication by remote control.
- FIG. 6 schematically illustrates a first alternative embodiment of the extension 20 in which the latter comprises a connector 25.
- FIG. 7 schematically illustrates the module 100 provided with the extension 20 of FIG. 6.
- the connector 25 is made in the lower plane of the extension 20 in order to leave the insertion slot 40 cleared for the smart card.
- FIGS 8 and 9 illustrate a second alternative embodiment of the extension 20 in which at least two connectors 25 are added to the extension 20.
- a plurality of external connection by cables 26 can be envisaged.
- FIGS. 10 and 11 illustrate a third alternative embodiment of the extension 20 in which a connector 25 occupies the entire width of the extension 20.
- FIGS. 12 and 13 illustrate a fourth alternative embodiment of the extension 20 in which an antenna 27 is fixed to the extension 20.
- Such a variant makes it possible to add an external radio frequency communication function with the computer.
- Figures 14 and 15 illustrate a fifth alternative embodiment of the extension 20 in which a drawer 28 provided with an ejector button 29 is fixed on the extension 20.
- Such a drawer 28 is capable of receiving a smart card in the standard SIM format in order to allow data transmission between the computer and such a card.
- These cards are generally intended for mobile telephony, but they can have other applications.
- FIGS. 16 and 17 illustrate a sixth alternative embodiment of the extension 20 in which a plurality of drawers 28 are fixed on the extension 20. These drawers 28 are capable of receiving one or more smart cards of a format smaller than standard SIM format.
- FIGS. 18 and 19 illustrate a seventh alternative embodiment of the extension 20 of the module according to the invention in which the extension is an extended extension 2.
- This variant makes it possible to obtain a module 100 of a length greater than the PCMCIA standard, for example of 110 mm.
- This extension extension 24 has the same shape as the extension described above, the central part of the element 20 being wider than the previous one.
- the module 100 generally protrudes from the PCMCIA connection slot of the computer.
- the arms 21, 22 of the extended extension 24 can then each include notched zones 30 in order to facilitate the removal of the PCMCIA module from the slot in the computer.
- the smart card 200 is always guided in the insertion slot 40 of the module 100, but it no longer protrudes from the latter. This avoids flexural stresses to which the smart card 200 could be subjected.
- This extension extension 24 may include complementary elements such as connectors or the like in the extension described with reference to the preceding variants.
- Figures 20 and 21 illustrate an eighth alternative embodiment in which the extension extension 24 includes a recess 33 adapted to accommodate an additional sensor.
- a cover 31 can cover this recess 33 so as to protect the sensor.
- a window 32 formed in the cover 31 can allow access to the sensor for certain applications, for example in biometry.
- the recess 33 covered with the cover 31 is located in the plane below the insertion slot 40 of the chip card 200. As illustrated in FIG. 21b, the window 32 of the cover 31 is positioned so as to allow measurement by the sensor even when the smart card 200 is inserted in the module 100.
- the printed circuit board 50 of the PCMCIA module includes the patterns and connections adapted to the operation of said variants.
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EP00936953A EP1192579A1 (fr) | 1999-06-15 | 2000-05-29 | Extension pour module electronique de type pcmcia |
AU52267/00A AU5226700A (en) | 1999-06-15 | 2000-05-29 | Extension for pcmcia electronic module |
JP2001503117A JP2003519416A (ja) | 1999-06-15 | 2000-05-29 | Pcmcia型の電子モジュールのための拡張部 |
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FR9907581A FR2795194B1 (fr) | 1999-06-15 | 1999-06-15 | Extension pour module electronique de type pcmcia |
FR99/07581 | 1999-06-15 |
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US5820414A (en) * | 1995-12-19 | 1998-10-13 | Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha | IC card adaptor and construction of connecting portion between adaptor and IC card |
EP0917254A2 (fr) * | 1997-11-17 | 1999-05-19 | Xircom, Inc. | Dispositif d'entrée/sortie amovible avec connecteurs intégrés pour recevoir des fiches standards |
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- 2000-05-29 WO PCT/FR2000/001450 patent/WO2000077715A1/fr not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2000-05-29 AU AU52267/00A patent/AU5226700A/en not_active Abandoned
- 2000-05-29 JP JP2001503117A patent/JP2003519416A/ja active Pending
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US5563400A (en) * | 1993-10-06 | 1996-10-08 | Gemplus Card International | Multi-applications portable card for personal computer |
US5773332A (en) * | 1993-11-12 | 1998-06-30 | Xircom, Inc. | Adaptable communications connectors |
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GB2303742A (en) * | 1995-07-26 | 1997-02-26 | Aeg Schneider Automation | Device for insertion and removal of a PCB |
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TWI676406B (zh) * | 2018-11-05 | 2019-11-01 | 技嘉科技股份有限公司 | 擴充卡 |
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CN1358294A (zh) | 2002-07-10 |
FR2795194B1 (fr) | 2002-08-23 |
AU5226700A (en) | 2001-01-02 |
JP2003519416A (ja) | 2003-06-17 |
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