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Security enhancing apparatus for attaching to an electronic device

US8749970B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2011
Grant dateJun 10, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M1/72409
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for attaching to an electronic device, where the electronic device comprises an electrical connector, a back side, a display arranged on a side opposite to the back side, and lateral sides connecting the back side and the side opposite to the back side is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first body; an electrical connector; a slot for insertion of a smartcard; a fingerprint reader; and circuitry connected to the electrical connector.

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