Integrated USB connector for personal token
US6848045B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K1/117
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A personal key having an inexpensive and robust integrated USB connector is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a circuit board having a processor and a plurality of conductive traces communicatively coupling the processor to a peripheral portion of the circuit board. The plurality of conductive traces includes, for example, a power trace, a ground trace, and at least two signal traces. The apparatus also comprises a first housing, having an aperture configured to accept the periphery of the circuit board therethrough, thereby presenting the plurality of conductive traces exterior to the aperture. The apparatus also comprises a shell, surrounding the plurality of conductive traces, the shell including at least one locking member interfacing with the first housing.
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