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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 24, 2009
Filed:
Oct. 05, 2004
James C. Peele, Raleigh, NC (US);
James C. Peele, Raleigh, NC (US);
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, Lund, SE;
Abstract
An interface module in a nonplanar form. The interface module includes an electronic device card, such as a SIM or memory card, in a cross-sectional shape that may be, for example, substantially a circle or ellipse, substantially rectangular meeting certain dimensional requirements, or a shape other than a rectangle having at least three sides. Selected embodiments of the card may be a shape other than one having parallel major surfaces. An interface module assembly includes a card and a card reader. Electrical contacts are provided on both the card and the card reader. The contacts on the card may extend around the card to improve opportunity for continuous contact.