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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 01, 2006
Filed:
Jul. 28, 2004
Hidenori Muramatsu, Kanagawa, JP;
Katsumi Yamaguchi, Saitama, JP;
Hiroshi Narita, Kanagawa, JP;
Naoki Hiyama, Kanagawa, JP;
Hidenori Muramatsu, Kanagawa, JP;
Katsumi Yamaguchi, Saitama, JP;
Hiroshi Narita, Kanagawa, JP;
Naoki Hiyama, Kanagawa, JP;
Tyco Electronics AMP K.K., Kanagawa-Ken, JP;
OTAX Co. Ltd., Kanagawa-Ken, JP;
Abstract
A PC card connector assembly which is capable of performing highly secure card connections, enables simultaneous use of a smart card, and is interchangeable with existing PC card connector assemblies. The PC card connector assembly includes an insulative housing having an opening, which is of dimensions that enable insertion of a plurality of PC cards. A planar smart card connecting unit partitions the opening in the vertical direction to form first and second cavities. The first cavity is designated as a PC card cavity, and the second cavity is designated as a smart card cavity. A plurality of first contacts are provided in the smart card connecting unit, for electrically contacting electrodes of the smart card received within the second cavity, while connected to second contacts.