WO2010046124A1 - Memory card reader - Google Patents

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WO2010046124A1
WO2010046124A1 PCT/EP2009/007606 EP2009007606W WO2010046124A1 WO 2010046124 A1 WO2010046124 A1 WO 2010046124A1 EP 2009007606 W EP2009007606 W EP 2009007606W WO 2010046124 A1 WO2010046124 A1 WO 2010046124A1
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Hubertus Grobbel
Armin Bartsch
Fabian Guter
Marcus Rosin
Søren HAUBOLD
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    • G06K7/0013—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by galvanic contacts, e.g. card connectors for ISO-7816 compliant smart cards or memory cards, e.g. SD card readers
    • G06K7/0021—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by galvanic contacts, e.g. card connectors for ISO-7816 compliant smart cards or memory cards, e.g. SD card readers for reading/sensing record carriers having surface contacts
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  • the invention relates to a memory card reader having a contacting unit with a plurality of reader contacts for electrically contacting corresponding card contacts of a portable memory card and having at least one RF reader contact for contacting a contactless contact of the memory card, e.g. a microSD (microSD) memory card.
  • a memory card reader having a contacting unit with a plurality of reader contacts for electrically contacting corresponding card contacts of a portable memory card and having at least one RF reader contact for contacting a contactless contact of the memory card, e.g. a microSD (microSD) memory card.
  • microSD microSD
  • a memory card has a mass memory, e.g. Flash memory or EEPROM, a memory management system, e.g. a memory controller, and contacts for contacting the memory card by means of a memory card reader.
  • mass memory e.g. Flash memory or EEPROM
  • memory management system e.g. a memory controller
  • An SD memory card according to the SD standard (Secure Digital Memory Card) has a flash memory, a memory controller for managing the flash memory, implemented in the memory controller contact interface for contact-type communication of the memory card with a memory card reader, and eight contacts for electrical (galvanic ) Contacting the memory card with a memory card reader.
  • the contacts are electrically coupled to the contact interface.
  • a MicroSD memory card has in addition to the eight contacts of an SD memory card two galvanic RFIO contacts which are electrically coupled to a contactless interface implemented in the memory controller which is adapted for contactless communication of the memory card with a contactless memory card reader. Apart from the two RFIO contacts and the contactless interface in the memory controller, the MicroSD memory card is equivalent to i.W. an SD memory card.
  • the RFIO contacts of a MicroSD memory card can be operated in a device that has a memory card reader and an additional NFC or RFID antenna for short-range radio links has, for example, equipped with an additional RFID / NFC antenna PQ notebook or mobile phone.
  • a mobile telephone has the antenna for short-range radio links in addition to the mobile radio antenna, the latter being set up for long-range mobile radio links.
  • the invention is based on the object of providing a flexible option for contactless communication for a memory card with an integrated interface for contactless communication and with corresponding contacts.
  • the memory card reader is equipped with a contact unit having a plurality of reader contacts for electrical (galvanic) contacting of corresponding card contacts of a portable memory card and with at least one RF reader contact for (galvanic) electrical contacting of a contactless contact of the memory card.
  • the memory card reader is characterized in that it further comprises an antenna that is directly electrically coupled to the at least one RF reader contact.
  • the antenna which is directly coupled to the RF reader contact, allows the memory card to be operated in devices without an RFID or NFC antenna.
  • the antenna is optionally configured for communication via a short-range radio link, for example for RFID or NFC.
  • the memory card reader is designed as a token for stand-alone operation outside of devices and connected via a USB plug or a USB cable to a device such as PC, notebook, mobile phone, etc.
  • the memory card reader is designed for installation in a device such as a PC, notebook, mobile phone or the like.
  • a memory card reader when installed in a device, e.g. Mobile phone that does not have an RFID / NFC antenna, with the device (mobile phone) contactless applications such. Payments or identifications via short-range radio.
  • the memory card reader is so formatted and / or at least the reader contacts are arranged so that card contacts according to at least one SD specification, in particular standard SD or MiniSD or MicroSD, can be contacted.
  • the memory data carrier is set up for a larger format, eg standard SD or MiniSD, whereby also memory cards of smaller format are readable, eg MiniSD and MicroSD with standard SD format or MicroSD with MiniSD format, if necessary with a suitable adapter, eg for adjusting the positioning and / or spacing of the contacts, provided that they are compatible with standard SD, niSD and MicroSD are different. If required, the adapter will be inserted into the larger format memory card reader in order to contact smaller format memory cards.
  • the memory card reader has at least or exactly two RF reader contacts.
  • the memory card reader optionally has two RF reader contacts, wherein the memory card is designed as a MicroSD memory card, with two contactless contacts, which are designed as MicroSD RFIO contacts, and wherein the RF reader contacts are arranged in or on the memory card reader, one at a time the RF reader contacts with one of the RFIO contacts of the memory card is electrically contacted.
  • the memory card reader further has a reader housing, wherein the antenna is disposed in or on the reader housing, optionally loosely or attached to or in the reader housing.
  • the reader housing is dimensioned so that an antenna with sufficient reach can be placed within the reader housing.
  • the antenna is configured to transfer data between the memory card reader and the memory card.
  • the antenna is set up to transfer energy from the memory card reader to the memory card.
  • the memory card reader obtains the energy optionally from an external device, eg PC, notebook, mobile telephone, which may optionally be contactable via a connection unit (see next paragraph), possibly via the connection unit.
  • the memory card reader optionally further has a connector unit for connecting the memory card reader to an external data processing system and a processing unit for transferring data between the contactor unit (including the RF reader contacts) on the one hand and the terminal unit on the other hand.
  • the connection unit can be, for example, a USB connection for connection to eg a PC, a notebook, a mobile telephone or the like.
  • the processing unit is optionally set up for processing commands of the contacting unit and commands of the connection unit, for example from USB commands and SD commands or MicroSD commands.
  • the memory card reader optionally further has a board on which at least the reader contacts, the RF reader contact (s) and the antenna are arranged.
  • the connector unit e.g., USB connector
  • the processing unit and possibly other components are also implemented on the board, so that the memory card reader is extremely compact.
  • the antenna is attached to the reader housing, either inside or outside.
  • the memory card reader according to the invention can be advantageously used in a method for transmitting data from a memory card to an external device via a short-range radio link with the interposition of the memory card reader, which is coupled between the memory card and the external device.
  • the antenna of the memory card reader is used to operate the short-range wireless connection.
  • payment data for a contactless payment process can be transmitted as data.
  • the memory card is, for example, set up as an electronic wallet, with an electronic memory card stored in the memory card. monetary units.
  • the external device is eg a payment terminal or a PC connected to the Internet.
  • identification data stored for contactless identification can be transmitted as data stored in the memory card.
  • the external device is e.g. an authentication server or a PC connected to the Internet that communicates with a server.
  • Fig. 1 shows schematically a memory card reader according to an embodiment of the invention and a MicroSD memory card.
  • FIG. 1 schematically shows a memory card reader 20 according to an embodiment of the invention, together with a MicroSD memory card 30.
  • the microSD memory card 30 of FIG. 1 has eight contacts 31, numbered 1 to 8 in FIG. 1, and two RFIO contacts 32, numbered 9 and 10.
  • the microSD memory card 30 has a smart card controller 33 with a contactless interface 34 and a contact 35 interface.
  • the non-contact interface 34 of the controller 33 is electrically coupled internally within the MicroSD memory card 30 with the RFIO contacts 329, 10.
  • the contact interface 35 of the controller 33 is internally electrically coupled within the MicroSD memory card 30 with the eight contacts 31 1 to 8 for contact-type communication.
  • the memory card reader 20 of FIG. 1 has a contact unit 21 with eight reader contacts 1 to 8, two RF reader contacts 22, numbered 9 and 10, and an antenna 23 electrically coupled to the two RF reader contacts 22 (9, 10).
  • the eight reader contacts 21 and two RF reader contacts 22 are disposed in a read slot which allows insertion of a memory card.
  • the antenna 23 is arranged within a housing 26 of the memory card reader 20.
  • the memory card reader 20 has a USB port 24 for connecting the memory card reader 20 to an external device.
  • a processing unit 25 is electrically coupled, which can handle both USB commands and (micro-) SD commands, eg a controller with the functionalities of a USB Device and a (micro) SD host.
  • the memory card reader 20 is provided for internal installation in a mobile phone or notebook.
  • Alternative external memory card readers also have a USB cable for connection to a PC or notebook.

Abstract

The invention creates a memory card reader, comprising a contacting unit having a plurality of read contacts for electrically contacting corresponding card contacts of a portable memory card and having at least one RF read contact for contacting a contact-less contact of the memory card, for example a MicroSD memory card. The memory card reader further comprises an antenna, which is directly electrically coupled to the at least one RF read contact. The memory card reader can, for example, be advantageously used for contact-less data transfer for paying or for identification.

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Speicherkartenleser Memory Card Reader
Die Erfindung betrifft einen Speicherkartenleser mit einer Kontaktiereinheit mit einer Mehrzahl von Leserkontakten zur elektrischen Kontaktierung von entsprechenden Kartenkontakten einer tragbaren Speicherkarte und mit zumindest einem RF-Leserkontakt zur Kontaktierung eines Kontaktloskontakts der Speicherkarte, z.B. einer MicroSD (MikroSD) Speicherkarte.The invention relates to a memory card reader having a contacting unit with a plurality of reader contacts for electrically contacting corresponding card contacts of a portable memory card and having at least one RF reader contact for contacting a contactless contact of the memory card, e.g. a microSD (microSD) memory card.
Eine Speicherkarte hat einen Massenspeicher, z.B. Flash-Speicher oder EEPROM, ein Speicherverwaltungssystem, z.B. einen Speichercontroller, und Kontakte zur Kontaktierung der Speicherkarte mittels eines Speicherkartenlesers.A memory card has a mass memory, e.g. Flash memory or EEPROM, a memory management system, e.g. a memory controller, and contacts for contacting the memory card by means of a memory card reader.
Eine SD Speicherkarte gemäß dem SD Standard (Secure Digital Memory Card) hat einen Flash-Speicher, einen Speichercontroller zur Verwaltung des Flash-Speichers, eine im Speichercontroller implementierte kontaktbehaftete Schnittstelle zur kontaktbehafteten Kommunikation der Speicherkarte mit einem Speicherkartenleser, sowie acht Kontakte zur elektrischen (galvanischen) Kontaktierung der Speicherkarte mit einem Speicherkartenleser. Die Kontakte sind mit der kontaktbehafteten Schnittstelle elektrisch gekoppelt.An SD memory card according to the SD standard (Secure Digital Memory Card) has a flash memory, a memory controller for managing the flash memory, implemented in the memory controller contact interface for contact-type communication of the memory card with a memory card reader, and eight contacts for electrical (galvanic ) Contacting the memory card with a memory card reader. The contacts are electrically coupled to the contact interface.
Eine MicroSD Speicherkarte hat zusätzlich zu den acht Kontakten einer SD Speicherkarte zwei galvanische RFIO Kontakte, die mit einer im Speichercontroller implementierten kontaktlosen Schnittstelle, die zur kontaktlosen Kommunikation der Speicherkarte mit einem kontaktlosen Speicherkartenleser eingerichtet ist, elektrisch gekoppelt sind. Abgesehen von den beiden RFIO-Kontakten und der kontaktlosen Schnittstelle im Speichercontroller entspricht die MicroSD Speicherkarte i.W. einer SD Speicherkarte.A MicroSD memory card has in addition to the eight contacts of an SD memory card two galvanic RFIO contacts which are electrically coupled to a contactless interface implemented in the memory controller which is adapted for contactless communication of the memory card with a contactless memory card reader. Apart from the two RFIO contacts and the contactless interface in the memory controller, the MicroSD memory card is equivalent to i.W. an SD memory card.
Die RFIO-Kontakte einer MicroSD Speicherkarte können in einem Gerät betrieben werden, das einen Speicherkartenleser und zusätzlich eine NFC oder RFID Antenne für kurzreichweitige Funkverbindungen hat, beispielsweise einem mit zusätzlicher RFID/ NFC- Antenne ausgestatteten PQ Notebook oder Mobiltelefon. Ein solches Mobiltelefon hat die Antenne für kurzreichweitige Funkverbindungen zusätzlich zur Mobilfunkantenne, wobei die letz- tere für langreichweitige Mobilfunkverbindungen eingerichtet ist.The RFIO contacts of a MicroSD memory card can be operated in a device that has a memory card reader and an additional NFC or RFID antenna for short-range radio links has, for example, equipped with an additional RFID / NFC antenna PQ notebook or mobile phone. Such a mobile telephone has the antenna for short-range radio links in addition to the mobile radio antenna, the latter being set up for long-range mobile radio links.
Leider verfügen viele Geräte wie Mobiltelefone und Notebooks über keinen RFID- oder NFC-Leser für kurzreichweitige Funkverbindungen, so dass mit ihnen die RFIO-Kontakte der MicroSD Speicherkarte nicht nutzbar sind.Unfortunately, many devices such as mobile phones and notebooks do not have an RFID or NFC reader for short-range wireless connections, so that the RFIO contacts of the MicroSD memory card can not be used with them.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zu Grunde, für eine Speicherkarte mit einer integrierten Schnittstelle zur kontaktlosen Kommunikation und mit entsprechenden Kontakten eine flexible Möglichkeit zur kontaktlosen Kommunikation zu schaffen.The invention is based on the object of providing a flexible option for contactless communication for a memory card with an integrated interface for contactless communication and with corresponding contacts.
Die Aufgabe wird gelöst durch einen Speicherkartenleser Anspruch 1. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen angegeben.The object is achieved by a memory card reader claim 1. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.
Der erfindungsgemäße Speicherkartenleser gemäß Anspruch 1 ist mit einer Kontaktiereinheit mit einer Mehrzahl von Leserkontakten zur elektrischen (galvanischen) Kontaktierung von entsprechenden Kartenkontakten einer tragbaren Speicherkarte und mit zumindest einem RF-Leserkontakt zur (galvanischen) elektrischen Kontaktierung eines Kontaktloskontakts der Spei- cherkarte ausgestattet. Der Speicherkartenleser zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass er weiter eine Antenne aufweist, die mit dem mindestens einen RF- Leserkontakt direkt elektrisch gekoppelt ist. Durch die direkt mit dem RF-Leserkontakt gekoppelte Antenne lässt sich die Speicherkarte auch in Geräten ohne RFID- oder NFC- Antenne betreiben. Somit ist für eine Speicherkarte mit einer integrierten Schnittstelle zur kontaktlosen Kommunikation eine flexible Möglichkeit zur kontaktlosen Kom- munikation geschaffen.The memory card reader according to the invention is equipped with a contact unit having a plurality of reader contacts for electrical (galvanic) contacting of corresponding card contacts of a portable memory card and with at least one RF reader contact for (galvanic) electrical contacting of a contactless contact of the memory card. The memory card reader is characterized in that it further comprises an antenna that is directly electrically coupled to the at least one RF reader contact. The antenna, which is directly coupled to the RF reader contact, allows the memory card to be operated in devices without an RFID or NFC antenna. Thus, for a memory card with an integrated interface for contactless communication, a flexible possibility for contactless communication is created.
Die Antenne ist wahlweise zur Kommunikation über eine kurzreichweitige Funkverbindung eingerichtet, beispielsweise für RFID oder NFC.The antenna is optionally configured for communication via a short-range radio link, for example for RFID or NFC.
Wahlweise ist der Speicherkartenleser als Token zum Alleinbetrieb („stand alone" Betrieb) außerhalb von Geräten gestaltet und über einen USB-Stecker oder ein USB-Kabel an ein Gerät wie PC, Notebook, Mobiltelefon etc. anschließbar.Optionally, the memory card reader is designed as a token for stand-alone operation outside of devices and connected via a USB plug or a USB cable to a device such as PC, notebook, mobile phone, etc.
Wahlweise ist der Speicherkartenleser zum Einbau in ein Gerät wie PC, Notebook, Mobiltelefon oder dergleichen gestaltet. Ein solcher Speicherkartenleser ermöglicht, eingebaut in ein Gerät, z.B. Mobiltelefon, das keine RFID /NFC- Antenne hat, mit dem Gerät (Mobiltelefon) Kontaktlosanwendungen wie z.B. Zahlungen oder Identifikationen über kurzreichweitigen Funk.Optionally, the memory card reader is designed for installation in a device such as a PC, notebook, mobile phone or the like. Such a memory card reader, when installed in a device, e.g. Mobile phone that does not have an RFID / NFC antenna, with the device (mobile phone) contactless applications such. Payments or identifications via short-range radio.
Wahlweise ist der Speicherkartenleser so formatiert und/ oder sind zumindest die Leserkontakte so angeordnet, dass damit Kartenkontakte gemäß mindestens einer SD -Spezifizierung, insbesondere Standard SD oder Mi- niSD oder MicroSD, kontaktierbar sind. Wahlweise ist der Speicherkatenle- ser für ein größeres Format, z.B. Standard SD bzw. MiniSD, eingerichtet, wobei auch Speicherkarten kleineren Formats lesbar sind, z.B. MiniSD und MicroSD bei Standard SD Format bzw. MicroSD bei MiniSD Format, bei Bedarf mit einem geeigneten Adapter, z.B. zur Anpassung der Positionierung und/ oder Beabstandung der Kontakte, sofern diese für Standard SD, Mi- niSD und MicroSD unterschiedlich sind. Der Adapter wird bei Bedarf in den Speicherkartenleser größeren Formats eingeführt, um Speicherkarten kleineren Formats kontaktieren zu können.Optionally, the memory card reader is so formatted and / or at least the reader contacts are arranged so that card contacts according to at least one SD specification, in particular standard SD or MiniSD or MicroSD, can be contacted. Optionally, the memory data carrier is set up for a larger format, eg standard SD or MiniSD, whereby also memory cards of smaller format are readable, eg MiniSD and MicroSD with standard SD format or MicroSD with MiniSD format, if necessary with a suitable adapter, eg for adjusting the positioning and / or spacing of the contacts, provided that they are compatible with standard SD, niSD and MicroSD are different. If required, the adapter will be inserted into the larger format memory card reader in order to contact smaller format memory cards.
Vorzugsweise hat der Speicherkartenleser mindestens oder genau zwei RF- Leserkontakte.Preferably, the memory card reader has at least or exactly two RF reader contacts.
Der Speicherkartenleser hat wahlweise zwei RF-Leserkontakte, wobei die Speicherkarte als MicroSD Speicherkarte gestaltet ist, mit zwei Kontaktlos- kontakten, die als MicroSD RFIO-Kontakte gestaltet sind, und wobei die RF- Leserkontakte so im oder am Speicherkartenleser angeordnet sind, dass jeweils einer der RF-Leserkontakte mit einem der RFIO-Kontakte der Speicherkarte elektrisch kontaktierbar ist.The memory card reader optionally has two RF reader contacts, wherein the memory card is designed as a MicroSD memory card, with two contactless contacts, which are designed as MicroSD RFIO contacts, and wherein the RF reader contacts are arranged in or on the memory card reader, one at a time the RF reader contacts with one of the RFIO contacts of the memory card is electrically contacted.
Der Speicherkartenleser hat wahlweise weiter ein Lesergehäuse, wobei die Antenne im oder am Lesergehäuse angeordnet ist, wahlweise lose oder befestigt am bzw. im Lesergehäuse. Wahlweise ist das Lesergehäuse so dimensioniert, dass eine Antenne mit ausreichender Reichweite innerhalb des Lesergehäuses angeordnet werden kann.Optionally, the memory card reader further has a reader housing, wherein the antenna is disposed in or on the reader housing, optionally loosely or attached to or in the reader housing. Optionally, the reader housing is dimensioned so that an antenna with sufficient reach can be placed within the reader housing.
Wahlweise ist die Antenne zur Übertragung von Daten zwischen dem Speicherkartenleser und der Speicherkarte eingerichtet.Optionally, the antenna is configured to transfer data between the memory card reader and the memory card.
Wahlweise ist die Antenne zur Übertragung von Energie vom Speicherkar- tenleser zur Speicherkarte eingerichtet. Der Speicherkartenleser bezieht die Energie wiederum wahlweise von einem externen Gerät, z.B. PC, Notebook, Mobiltelefon, das ggf. über eine Anschlusseinheit kontaktierbar ist (vgl. nächster Absatz), ggf. über die Anschlusseinheit. Der Speicherkartenleser hat wahlweise weiter eine Anschlusseinheit zum Anschließen des Speicherkartenlesers an eine externe Datenverarbeitungsanlage und eine Verarbeitungseinheit zum Übertragen von Daten zwischen der Kontaktiereinheit (einschließlich der RF-Leserkontakte) einerseits und der Anschlusseinheit andererseits. Die Anschlusseinheit kann z.B. ein USB- Anschluss zum Anschließen an z.B. einen PC, ein Notebook, ein Mobiltelefon oder dergleichen sein. Die Verarbeitungseinheit ist wahlweise zum Verarbeiten von Kommandos der Kontaktiereinheit und Kommandos der Anschlusseinheit eingerichtet, beispielsweise von USB-Kommandos und SD- Kommandos oder MicroSD-Kommandos.Optionally, the antenna is set up to transfer energy from the memory card reader to the memory card. The memory card reader, in turn, obtains the energy optionally from an external device, eg PC, notebook, mobile telephone, which may optionally be contactable via a connection unit (see next paragraph), possibly via the connection unit. The memory card reader optionally further has a connector unit for connecting the memory card reader to an external data processing system and a processing unit for transferring data between the contactor unit (including the RF reader contacts) on the one hand and the terminal unit on the other hand. The connection unit can be, for example, a USB connection for connection to eg a PC, a notebook, a mobile telephone or the like. The processing unit is optionally set up for processing commands of the contacting unit and commands of the connection unit, for example from USB commands and SD commands or MicroSD commands.
Der Speicherkartenleser hat wahlweise weiter eine Platine, auf der zumindest die Leserkontakte, der bzw. die RF-Leserkontakt(e) und die Antenne angeordnet sind. Wahlweise sind ggf. die Anschlusseinheit (z.B. USB- Anschluss) und die Verarbeitungseinheit und ggf. weitere Komponenten ebenfalls auf der Platine implementiert, so dass der Speicherkartenleser äußerst kompakt ist. Alternativ ist die Antenne am Lesergehäuse befestigt, wahlweise innen oder außen.The memory card reader optionally further has a board on which at least the reader contacts, the RF reader contact (s) and the antenna are arranged. Optionally, if necessary, the connector unit (e.g., USB connector) and the processing unit and possibly other components are also implemented on the board, so that the memory card reader is extremely compact. Alternatively, the antenna is attached to the reader housing, either inside or outside.
Der erfindungsgemäße Speicherkartenleser ist vorteilhaft verwendbar bei einem Verfahren zur Übertragung von Daten aus einer Speicherkarte an ein externes Gerät über eine kurzreichweitige Funkverbindung unter Zwischenschaltung des Speicherkartenlesers, der zwischen die Speicherkarte und das externe Gerät gekoppelt ist. Zum Betrieb der kurzreichweitigen Funkverbin- düng wird die Antenne des Speicherkartenlesers verwendet.The memory card reader according to the invention can be advantageously used in a method for transmitting data from a memory card to an external device via a short-range radio link with the interposition of the memory card reader, which is coupled between the memory card and the external device. The antenna of the memory card reader is used to operate the short-range wireless connection.
Als Daten können insbesondere Bezahldaten für einen kontaktlosen Bezahlvorgang übermittelt werden. Dabei ist die Speicherkarte z.B. als elektronische Geldbörse eingerichtet, mit in der Speicherkarte abgespeicherten elekt- ronischen Geldeinheiten. Das externe Gerät ist z.B. ein Bezahlterminal oder ein ans Internet angeschlossener PC.In particular, payment data for a contactless payment process can be transmitted as data. The memory card is, for example, set up as an electronic wallet, with an electronic memory card stored in the memory card. monetary units. The external device is eg a payment terminal or a PC connected to the Internet.
Alternativ können als Daten in der Speicherkarte abgespeicherte Identifika- tionsdaten für eine kontaktlose Identifikation übermittelt werden. Das externe Gerät ist z.B. ein Authentisierungsserver oder ein ans Internet angeschlossener PC, der mit einem Server kommuniziert.Alternatively, identification data stored for contactless identification can be transmitted as data stored in the memory card. The external device is e.g. an authentication server or a PC connected to the Internet that communicates with a server.
Im Folgenden wird die Erfindung an Hand von Ausführungsbeispielen und unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnung näher erläutert, in der zeigen:In the following the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to exemplary embodiments and with reference to the drawing, in which:
Fig. 1 schematisch einen Speicherkartenleser gemäß einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung und eine MicroSD Speicherkarte.Fig. 1 shows schematically a memory card reader according to an embodiment of the invention and a MicroSD memory card.
Fig. 1 zeigt schematisch einen Speicherkartenleser 20 gemäß einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung, zusammen mit einer MicroSD Speicherkarte 30.1 schematically shows a memory card reader 20 according to an embodiment of the invention, together with a MicroSD memory card 30.
Die MicroSD Speicherkarte 30 aus Fig. 1 hat acht Kontakte 31, in Fig. 1 num- meriert 1 bis 8, und zwei RFIO-Kontakte 32, nummeriert 9 und 10. Die Mic- roSD Speicherkarte 30 hat einen Smart Card Controller 33 mit einer kontaktlosen Schnittstelle 34 und einer kontaktbehafteten 35 Schnittstelle. Die kontaktlose Schnittstelle 34 des Controllers 33 ist intern innerhalb der MicroSD Speicherkarte 30 mit den RFIO-Kontakten 329, 10 elektrisch gekoppelt. Die kontaktbehaftete Schnittstelle 35 des Controllers 33 ist intern innerhalb der MicroSD Speicherkarte 30 mit den acht Kontakten 31 1 bis 8 für kontaktbehaftete Kommunikation elektrisch gekoppelt.The microSD memory card 30 of FIG. 1 has eight contacts 31, numbered 1 to 8 in FIG. 1, and two RFIO contacts 32, numbered 9 and 10. The microSD memory card 30 has a smart card controller 33 with a contactless interface 34 and a contact 35 interface. The non-contact interface 34 of the controller 33 is electrically coupled internally within the MicroSD memory card 30 with the RFIO contacts 329, 10. The contact interface 35 of the controller 33 is internally electrically coupled within the MicroSD memory card 30 with the eight contacts 31 1 to 8 for contact-type communication.
Der Speicherkartenleser 20 aus Fig. 1 hat eine Kontaktiereinheit 21 mit acht Leserkontakten 1 bis 8, zwei RF-Leserkontakte 22, nummeriert mit 9 und 10, sowie eine mit den zwei RF-Leserkontakten 22 (9, 10) elektrisch gekoppelte Antenne 23. Die acht Leserkontakte 21 und zwei RF-Leserkontakte 22 sind in einem Leseschlitz (Slot) angeordnet, der ein Einführen einer Speicherkarte erlaubt. Die Antenne 23 ist innerhalb eines Gehäuses 26 des Speicherkarten- lesers 20 angeordnet. Weiter hat der Speicherkartenleser 20 einen USB- Anschluss 24 zum Anschließen des Speicherkartenlesers 20 an ein externes Gerät. Zwischen die Kontaktiereinheit 21 und die RF-Leserkontakte 22 einerseits und den USB-Anschluss 24 andererseits ist eine Verarbeitungseinheit 25 elektrisch gekoppelt, die sowohl USB-Kommandos als auch (Mikro-)SD- Kommandos verarbeiten kann, z.B. ein Controller mit den Funktionalitäten eines USB-Device und eines (Mikro)SD-Host. Der Speicherkartenleser 20 ist zum internen Einbau in ein Mobiltelefon oder Notebook vorgesehen.The memory card reader 20 of FIG. 1 has a contact unit 21 with eight reader contacts 1 to 8, two RF reader contacts 22, numbered 9 and 10, and an antenna 23 electrically coupled to the two RF reader contacts 22 (9, 10). The eight reader contacts 21 and two RF reader contacts 22 are disposed in a read slot which allows insertion of a memory card. The antenna 23 is arranged within a housing 26 of the memory card reader 20. Further, the memory card reader 20 has a USB port 24 for connecting the memory card reader 20 to an external device. Between the contacting unit 21 and the RF reader contacts 22 on the one hand and the USB port 24 on the other hand, a processing unit 25 is electrically coupled, which can handle both USB commands and (micro-) SD commands, eg a controller with the functionalities of a USB Device and a (micro) SD host. The memory card reader 20 is provided for internal installation in a mobile phone or notebook.
Alternative externe Speicherkartenleser haben zusätzlich ein USB-Kabel zum Anschluss an einen PC oder ein Notebook. Alternative external memory card readers also have a USB cable for connection to a PC or notebook.

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1. Speicherkartenleser (20) mit einer Kontaktiereinheit (21) mit einer Mehrzahl von Leserkontakten zur elektrischen Kontaktierung von entsprechen- den Kartenkontakten (31) einer tragbaren Speicherkarte (30) und mit zumindest einem RF-Leserkontakt (22) zur Kontaktierung eines Kontaktloskontakts (32) der Speicherkarte (30), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Speicherkartenleser (20) weiter eine Antenne (23) aufweist, die mit dem mindestens einen RF-Leserkontakt (22) direkt elektrisch gekoppelt ist.A memory card reader (20) having a contacting unit (21) with a plurality of reader contacts for electrically contacting corresponding card contacts (31) of a portable memory card (30) and having at least one RF reader contact (22) for contacting a contactless contact (32 ) of the memory card (30), characterized in that the memory card reader (20) further comprises an antenna (23) which is directly electrically coupled to the at least one RF reader contact (22).
2. Speicherkartenleser (20) nach Anspruch 1, wobei zumindest die Leserkontakte so angeordnet sind, dass damit Kartenkontakte gemäß mindestens einer SD -Spezifizierung, insbesondere Standard SD oder MiniSD oder Mic- roSD, kontaktierbar sind.2. Memory card reader (20) according to claim 1, wherein at least the reader contacts are arranged so that card contacts according to at least one SD specification, in particular standard SD or MiniSD or MicroSD, are contacted.
3. Speicherkartenleser nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, mit mindestens oder genau zwei RF-Leserkontakten (22).3. Memory card reader according to claim 1 or 2, with at least or exactly two RF reader contacts (22).
4. Speicherkartenleser (20) nach Anspruch 3, wobei die Speicherkarte (30) als MicroSD Speicherkarte gestaltet ist, mit zwei als MicroSD RFIO-Kontakte gestalteten Kontaktloskontakten (32), und wobei jeweils einer der RF- Leserkontakte (22) mit einem der RFIO-Kontakte (32) der Speicherkarte (30) elektrisch kontaktierbar ist.4. memory card reader (20) according to claim 3, wherein the memory card (30) is designed as MicroSD memory card, with two designed as MicroSD RFIO contacts Kontaktloskontakten (32), and wherein in each case one of the RF reader contacts (22) with one of the RFIO -Contacts (32) of the memory card (30) is electrically contacted.
5. Speicherkartenleser (20) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, der weiter ein Lesergehäuse (26) aufweist, wobei die Antenne (23) im oder am Lesergehäuse (26) angeordnet ist.5. memory card reader (20) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a reader housing (26), wherein the antenna (23) is arranged in or on the reader housing (26).
6. Speicherkartenleser (20) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, wobei die An- tenne (23) zur Übertragung von Daten zwischen dem Speicherkartenleser (20) und der Speicherkarte (30) eingerichtet ist. 6. memory card reader (20) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the antenna (23) for the transmission of data between the memory card reader (20) and the memory card (30) is arranged.
7. Speicherkartenleser (20) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, wobei die Antenne (23) zur Übertragung von Energie vom Speicherkartenleser (20) zur Speicherkarte (30) eingerichtet ist.7. memory card reader (20) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the antenna (23) for the transmission of energy from the memory card reader (20) to the memory card (30) is arranged.
8. Speicherkartenleser (20) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, der weiter eine Anschlusseinheit (24) zum Anschließen des Speicherkartenlesers (20) an eine externe Datenverarbeitungsanlage und eine Verarbeitungseinheit (25) zum Übertragen von Daten zwischen der Kontaktiereinheit (21) und der An- Schlusseinheit (24) aufweist.The memory card reader (20) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a terminal unit (24) for connecting the memory card reader (20) to an external data processing equipment and a processing unit (25) for transferring data between the contacting unit (21) and the Connection unit (24).
9. Speicherkartenleser (20) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, der weiter eine Platine aufweist, auf der zumindest die Leserkontakte (21), der RF- Leserkontakt (21) und die Antenne (23) angeordnet sind.9. memory card reader (20) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising a board on which at least the reader contacts (21), the RF reader contact (21) and the antenna (23) are arranged.
10. Verfahren zur Übertragung von Daten aus einer Speicherkarte (30) an ein externes Gerät über eine kurzreichweitige Funkverbindung unter Zwischenschaltung eines gemäß einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9 gestalteten Speicherkartenlesers (20), der zwischen die Speicherkarte (30) und das externe Gerät ge- koppelt ist, wobei beim Betrieb der kurzreichweitigen Funkverbindung die Antenne (23) des Speicherkartenlesers (20) verwendet wird.10. A method for transferring data from a memory card to an external device via a short-range radio link with the interposition of a memory card reader configured between the memory card and the external device. is coupled, wherein during operation of the short-range radio link, the antenna (23) of the memory card reader (20) is used.
11. Verfahren nach Anspruch 10, wobei als Daten Bezahldaten für einen kontaktlosen Bezahlvorgang übermittelt werden.11. The method according to claim 10, wherein payment data for a contactless payment process are transmitted as data.
12. Verfahren nach Anspruch 10, wobei als Daten Identifikationsdaten für eine kontaktlose Identifikation übermittelt werden. 12. The method according to claim 10, wherein as data identification data for a contactless identification are transmitted.
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