Giesecke+devrient Mobile Security America, Inc.

Yongjia Li

A data carrier is convertible into a cradle for a mobile communications device. The data carrier includes a first manipulation line downstream of a cutout in which the SIM is disposed. The first manipulation line and vertical manipulation lines define a stand that is less than a width of the card body. A support portion on each side of the stand includes a rear support surface that is fixed relative to manipulation of the stand. Each support portion also includes second manipulation and third manipulation lines configured such that upon manipulation, a vertical support surface extends between the second and third manipulation lines and a lip portion extends between the third manipulation line and a first end of the card body. The mobile communications device may be secured in a portrait orientation within the cradle formed by the rear support surfaces, the vertical support surfaces, and the lip portions.

Convertible data carrier cradle for electronic mobile device

A data carrier including a SIM card may be converted into a cradle to support a mobile communications device after the SIM card is removed and inserted into the device. The card body includes first, second, and third manipulation lines extending across the card body. The card body may be manipulated about these manipulation lines to form a stand and cradle comprising a first support portion to support a rear surface of the mobile communications device, a second support portion mobile to support a side surface of the mobile communications device, and a lip portion that secures the mobile communications device within the cradle. The lip portion is shorter in length than either the first or second support portions to limit obstruction of a display for the mobile communications device when disposed within the cradle to facilitate viewing of the display.

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Ashburn, VA, United States of America

Yongjia Li