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Metal smart card with dual interface capability

US10534990B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2019
Grant dateJan 14, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K19/07773
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A dual interface smart card, and methods for the manufacture thereof, having a metal layer, an IC module, with contacts and RF capability, and a plug formed of non RF impeding material, disposed in the metal layer. The plug provides support for the IC module and a degree of electrical insulation and isolation from the metal layer. Embodiments of the card include at least one additional layer.

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