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Method for manufacturing a smart card with positioning of a metal insert

US12164988B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2021
Grant dateDec 10, 2024
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2041

Classification

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

Abstract

Provided is a method for manufacturing a metal smart card comprising a metal insert having a peripheral edge extending to the peripheral edge of the card and at least one printed cover sheet. The method comprises the steps of assembling a printed support sheet and at least one insert using an assembly tray comprising elements for positioning the support sheet and each insert, and extracting each metal smart card from the printed support sheet by cutting or machining the sheet around a periphery of the insert. Other embodiments disclosed.

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