Security enhancing apparatus for attaching to an electronic device
US9467547B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/72409
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for attaching to an electronic device that includes 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 includes a first body comprising a back plane arranged to cover at least a part of the backside of the electronic device when attached, an electrical connector arranged to mate the electrical connector of the electronic device when attached, a slot for insertion of a smartcard arranged at the back plane part, the slot comprising electrical contacts for connecting to the smartcard when inserted, and circuitry connected to the electrical connector and the electrical contacts.
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