Business card reader
US6799719B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/0081
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A business card reader includes a scanning module, a USB detecting/switching unit and two USB ports. The business card reader is connected to at least one of a personal computer and a PDA through the two USB ports, respectively. The USB detecting/switching unit controls the data transmission path among the scanning module, the personal computer and the PDA. The business card reader has a socket electrically connected to an external power source for charging a PDA connected to one USB port.
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