Card personalization device for producing a portable USB object, associated card, method for detecting the type of card, and use of the cards in a mass mailing method

摘要

A card personalization device for producing a portable USB object having a device that is capable of recognizing cards that are operating according to the ISO standard and cards operating according to the USB standard. The recognition device being coupled to a device for switching the power supply terminals on the contact pads corresponding to the USB or ISO power supply contacts of the card in accordance with the type of the detected card.