| 摘要 |
A smartcard connector for connecting a smartcard within a card holder to an electronic device. The smartcard connector includes a card holder having a card holding space, a contact pad integral with the card holder and in communicative contact with the card holding space, and an external adapter integral with the card holder and in electrical contact with the contact pad. The adapter is for communicatively connecting a smartcard received and held within the card holding space and in electrical contact with the contact pad to an external data cable. The data cable is also connected to an electrical device, such as a computer, so that the smartcard may be accessed by the computer without removing the smartcard from the card holder. The card holder may also include a battery, display screen, read/write memory, security unit, notification unit, amplification unit, and/or a light. |
| 主权项 |
1. A smartcard connector system, comprising:
a card holder adapted for receiving a smartcard; a first coupler attached to said card holder; and a removable connector having a second coupler, wherein said second coupler is removably connectable to said first coupler and wherein when said second coupler is connected to said first coupler said removable connector communicates with said smartcard; wherein said card holder is comprised of a first panel and a second panel, wherein said first coupler is attached to said first panel and wherein said removable connector is attached to said second panel, wherein said first coupler is comprised of a first magnet and wherein said second coupler is comprised of a second magnet, wherein the smart card is positioned between said first coupler and said second coupler. |
