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Memory card reader

US8573989B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 15, 2010
Grant dateNov 5, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 17, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K1/0275
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory card reader is provided, which includes a printed circuit on which a memory card connector is mounted. The memory card connector has a slot intended for inserting a memory card and a set of contact points enabling data exchange between the memory card and a processor mounted on the printed circuit. The printed circuit is further equipped with an anti-intrusion device formed and positioned such that the anti-intrusion device prevents access, from the exterior of the reader, to at least one connection portion between at least one of the contact points of the set of contact points and the printed circuit.

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