RU77989U1 - UNIVERSAL INTELLECTUAL CARD - Google Patents

Abstract

A universal electronic card, or a smart card or smart card, similar in shape to a plastic card, with integrated circuit elements that are integrated into the thickness of the puff card and in at least one microcircuit structurally uniting: i - microprocessor (60) connected to the static memory (50); ii - a removable flat battery (40) in the thickness of the card, capable of powering said microprocessor (60) and / or said memory (50); iii - at least one data transmission device (30, 10, 20, 70) connected to said microprocessor (60) and / or to said memory (50); iv - one fingerprint reader (8) integrated in it and connected to the processor system for reading a user's fingerprint, checking its authenticity before allowing access to various card functions.

Description

The technical field to which the utility model relates.

This utility model refers to a smart card as a universal smart card, the characteristics of which correspond to the restrictive part of the main paragraph of the utility model formula.

Application

The application is essentially aimed at an electronic data processing service, the telecommunications sector and everything related to electronic data processing.

State of the art

Currently, smart cards or smart cards are known and used, which can carry out a very large number of functions, such as for identification, for payments and receiving money, as well as for many other services.

Currently, USB (Universal Serial Bus) keys are known that can carry out many physical connection functions with at least one electronic device.

Prototype Examples:

US 2003/019942 A1 (Blossom George W.)

US 2004/203352 A1 (Hall Eric S. et all)

GB 2407189 A (Vodafone Group PLC)

EP 1326196 A (Nagnek Corporation)

Problems and disadvantages of the prototype:

The problems and disadvantages of the prototype relate essentially to the limitation of functions.

In other words, current cards are of limited use for some services, while other services are satisfied by other devices of a different kind.

Utility Model Essence

The essence of the utility model consists in solving the aforementioned problems and shortcomings and proposing an intelligent card capable of carrying out a large number of functions and capable of guaranteeing verification of user identity.

Solving a problem and identifying features of a utility model

The problem is solved by the characteristics of the main point of the formula useful

models.

The dependent claims of the utility model represent advantageous preferred solutions that offer better performance and safer personalization.

Benefits:

Thus, there is an advantage in that the card is capable of carrying out a large number of functions that are not currently available.

In particular, it can also be noted that such a card may be associated with the operating mode of a conventional USB key.

In addition, if the card, for example, is lost or stolen, a third party cannot use it, because only the fingerprint of the true owner can authorize this use.

Brief Description of the Drawings

For a better understanding, the utility model is described in the preferred solution using the attached drawings, in which:

Figure 1 is a top view of a card in one possible form with corresponding uncovered hardware inserts;

Figure 2 is a sectional view of the map of Figure 1;

FIG. 3 is a view of the card of FIG. 1 with a partially removed covering plastic layer;

Figure 4 is a view of a block diagram of a card in a first solution form;

5 is a view of a block diagram of a card in a second solution form;

6 is a view of a block diagram of a card in a third solution form, which essentially combines the first two;

Fig.7 is a conditional view of a block diagram of an algorithm for implementing functions;

Figa is a conditional block view from above of the most secure smart card with a fingerprint reader module.

Detailed description of utility model

A detailed description of the utility model in relation to the first solution is presented in figures 1-7.

According to these drawings, it can be seen that the utility model is aimed at creating a universal electronic card or a universal smart card with means for remote data transmission. In the drawings it can be seen that

the new card looks like the most ordinary card (with dimensions of approximately 85.0 × 55.0 × 3.0), and the reduced dimensions of the internal components will allow the release of a card coated with plastic, and aesthetically suitable for custom-made with printed logos, images, etc. .

This card has a substrate base made of plastic material (1) integrated circuits with corresponding components, such as a microprocessor or CPU (central processing unit, CPU) (2), memory (6), transmission module (3), battery (4), possible screen (8) LCD (liquid crystal display, LCD) and on-off button (B).

A card, hereinafter referred to as a card or a smart card for simplicity, is configured to receive, memorize and transmit a lot of data and information simply reaching an electronic device equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology or a higher or similar communication standard. Therefore, it can communicate with various devices in commercial activities, such as computers, laptops, PDAs, cell phones, satellite connectors, general-purpose electronic devices, etc.

In addition, a card using radio without the need for cables or a USB connection can be used for many applications or applications.

Model card with a Bluetooth module in figure 4. It consists of:

- module (31) Bluetooth;

- a microcontroller (7), which includes a central processing unit (CPU) (2) and static memory (6);

- battery (4);

- antenna (5);

- optional LCD screen (8).

Therefore, it consists of five elements: a Bluetooth module, which provides communication with a device equipped with Bluetooth technology; microcontroller (7), which allows you to save new data and transfer those that are already contained in it; and a battery (4), allowing the card, which contains the antenna (5), to work. In addition, you can add an LCD screen (8) for reading data.

Thus, the transmission and reception of data is guaranteed, as well as each type of device equipped with Bluetooth technology without the need for any connection cable that is easy to use and accessible to all.

Model card with a Wi-Fi module in figure 5. It consists of:

- Wi-Fi module (32) with a transceiver and a main frequency band;

- CPU (2);

- memory (6);

- battery (4);

- antennas (5);

- an optional LCD screen (8).

Therefore, this decision is composed of six elements; module (32), which provides communication with all devices equipped with Wi-Fi technology; CPU (2), which allows you to save new data and transfer those that are already contained in it; memory (6), which can be changed as necessary; and a battery (4), allowing the card, which contains the antenna (5), to work. In addition, you can add an LCD screen (8) for reading data.

Data transmission and reception between the card and each type of device equipped with Wi-Fi technology occurs without the need for any connection cable that is easy to use and accessible to everyone.

The model card with the Bluetooth / Wi-Fi module of Fig.6. It consists of:

- module (31) Bluetooth;

- module (32) Wi-Fi;

- processor (2) and memory (6) (if necessary, combined into a microcontroller (7), as in figure 4);

- battery (4);

- antennas (5);

- an optional LCD screen (8).

This solution consists of five elements: Wi-Fi module (32), Bluetooth module (31), which provide communication with all devices equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology; CPU (2), which allows you to save new data and transfer those that are already contained in it; memory (6); and a battery (4), allowing the card, which contains the antenna (5), to work. In addition, you can add an LCD screen (8) for reading data.

Data transmission and reception between the card and each type of device equipped with Bluetooth technology and Wi-Fi technology occurs without the need for any connection cable that is easy to use and accessible to everyone.

Further, this solution allows a converter function between two communication systems.

Applications and applications

Applications and applications can be very different, for example - without limiting them:

Business cards,

Presentation of firms and services, price list,

Database,

Index book

Music, games and musical tunes,

Prepaid cards, electronic recording settlement devices, electronic payment instruments in general,

Service Cards, Authentication Cards, Subscriptions,

Identification cards, sanitary data, personal data, service cards,

Lunch cards, payment tickets, bus, train and similar season tickets,

Automatic delivery machines, copy machines,

Management and communication with electronic devices,

The provision of telematic services, access to a PC, etc.,

Encoding messages, files, data, fingerprints and digital signatures,

Telematic and e-commerce recognition, secure Internet services,

Information mobility, motorway pass, parking card,

Remote pass, access control,

Storing and transferring data, images, photos, etc.

Application example

The USC card can be used as a secure and secure e-business card.

As for aesthetic features, it will be possible to personalize it with the company logo, and thanks to the integrated microcircuit inside it, we can find the data of the company itself:

- title;

- addresses of various locations;

- phone numbers;

- fax number;

- Email;

- Web site;

- video audio-newsgroup number (VAT);

- A description of the services that the company offers.

This data can be used immediately from the receiving device when the card is approaching with the advantage that the data is not entered into the receiving device by the keyboard.

When the card approaches a cell phone equipped with Bluetooth technology, the telephone number of the company will appear on the phone’s display and a call will be sent immediately; in addition, we can immediately remember this phone number in the index book, when the card is approaching a computer equipped with Bluetooth technology, the system will show the data contained in the card and requiring reading and storing private data in various archives (private data for billing programs, mail for viewing, lists and (or) services offered by the company, other).

You can also use the map to enter a location into a GPS device equipped with Bluetooth technology without having to digitize the address, to enter possible stops such as hotels, restaurants, or to set up a predefined route.

The peculiarity is that the description of the services that the company offers can be memorized in several languages and displayed in accordance with the needs of the user.

The card can also be used in the financial banking sector, state administration, in the field of transport and entrepreneurs as a replacement for the current card or smart card in general.

Technical descriptions

Therefore, the main purpose of the card (wireless) is to communicate with different types of devices, for example, cell phones, PDAs, computers, laptops or other electronic devices, etc.

Based on the amount of data for transmit-receive, the device will use various technologies (wireless or Bluetooth).

When the data stream for transmission-reception is low (as in cell phones and PDAs), the technology used will be Bluetooth (or a new similar or higher standard for communication), while for transmission-reception of a larger amount of data (as when exchanging files between computers) indicated

the standard will be Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity - IEEE 802.11b or a new, similar or higher standard for communications, for example, 802.11 a / b / i / g).

Naturally, it will be possible to implement different typologies of products with different prices, and the product will vary according to the type of device connected and the amount of data to transfer.

General structure

BLUETOOTH MAP

This card consists of a Bluetooth module controlled by a central processor connected to the memory.

The Bluetooth module will provide wireless communication between the card and other devices.

Customer data is stored in memory.

The most advantageous solution uses a single microcontroller component (7) to combine the processor (2) and memory (6). The power source through the battery (4) is implemented during data transfer after pressing the key for reception or transmission (B).

For any specific application, for example, a prepaid card or debit-credit card, you can add a liquid crystal device (8) to the card to check data, for example, residual credit.

Components:

Examples of components with dimensions are described in the attached table 01:

Table 01

Reference component size

National Instruments LMX9820 serial Bluetooth module 31

10.1 × 14.0 × 1.9 mm

CPU 2 Motorola MC68HC908QT1 5.50 × 8.20 × 2.05 mm

Battery 4 Varta CR2032 with a diameter of 20.0 mm

WIFI MAP

In the case of using the Wi-Fi standard instead of Bluetooth, it will be possible to transfer more data, and therefore the card can be used to support large files such as audio, video, etc., communicating in particular with computers via a wireless WLAN ( Wireless Local-Area Network). Since the memory requirement of each user is a variable depending on the nature of the stored files, in this case, you can choose to add memory on the card (SD card, compact flash).

The most significant physical change is the implementation of the Wi-Fi module instead of the Bluetooth module. Table 02 describes the necessary components for the IEEE 802.11b radio standard offering memory with their prices and sizes.

For any specific application, for example, a prepaid card or debit-credit card, you can add a liquid crystal device (8) to the card to check data, for example, residual credit.

Components:

Table 02

Reference component size

32 MAC block / Texas TNETW1100V main strip 12.0 × 12.0 mm

Maxim MAX2822 802.11b Transceiver 7.0 × 7.0 mm

Memory 6 SD card 64 MB 32.0 × 24.0 mm

The cost and dimensions of the components are similar to the previous ones, with the exception of high-capacity memory, which should be added according to the user's needs.

The processor and battery can be replaced by similar components with higher speed and capacity, respectively.

BLUETOOTH / WIFI CARD

To reach all possible devices, a hybrid card is indicated that uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth together. Its general structure is illustrated in Fig.6. Obviously, cost and energy consumption are equivalent to all the previously described components.

Description of the working system

Description of the card is illustrated in the flowchart of Fig.7. The beginning is when the energy source is connected to the circuit. At this time, the card is turned off, so that it does not consume energy.

Activation can be carried out by the programming key or the transfer key.

When the programming key is activated, the card enters the programming state, which means that the received data is stored in memory. When data reception and storage is complete, the card will stop automatically turning off.

Otherwise, when the transfer key is pressed, the data contained in the memory begins to be transmitted.

At the end of the transmission, the card turns off to save power and returns to its initial state.

Advanced personalized solution

As for the now most advanced solution with reference to FIG. 1A, it should be seen that this most advanced solution refers to the same universal electronic card or universal smart card, but it has a personalization model (80). The card has a preferred format of 80 × 55 × 3 mm in a metal or plastic material and includes the following elements:

(10) Wi-Fi module: it implements wireless connection through IEEE 802.11b standard.

(20) Bluetooth module: it implements a wireless connection using the Bluetooth standard.

(30) USB pin connector: it connects the device to the USB input, providing battery recharge and data exchange.

(40) Rechargeable battery: its autonomy is controlled by indicating to the user the moment of recharge.

(50) Internal memory: it records user settings.

(60) Microprocessor: It is responsible for managing the entire peripheral.

(70) Card flash memory connector: it allows you to use external memory, adapting its capacity to your needs (up to 2 GB).

(80) Fingerprint module: it detects the user's fingerprint, checks its authenticity, and also acts as a menu navigator.

(90) LCD screen: it allows you to see the menus and operations.

Obviously, the card is integrated with the antenna.

Obviously, in the user interface, along with the components (80, 90), there will also be several keys with the control and (or) input functions.

Novelty and originality consists in the connection of all the mentioned elements, and in particular: the addition of a fingerprint reader (80) to verify, identify and allow access to all functions.

In the drawings, you can see that the new card looks like the most ordinary credit card, and the reduced dimensions of the internal components will allow you to issue a card coated with plastic, and aesthetically suitable for ordering with printed logos, images, etc.

This card has a substrate base made of plastic material (1) integrated circuits with the corresponding components, such as a microprocessor or CPU, memory, transmission module, battery, screen, and on-off button.

Like the previous one, a smart card can receive, memorize and transmit

a lot of data and information, just approaching an electronic device equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology or a similar communication standard, so it can similarly communicate with various devices in commercial activities, such as computers, laptops, PDAs, mobile or cell phones , satellite devices and other electronic devices.

Similarly, using radio without the need for cables or a USB connection, the card can be used for many applications or applications, but with a USB connection, it can also perform similar functions to any USB.

The operation of the card with a personal fingerprint reader is illustrated in the block diagram of figa.

The start occurs when the energy source is connected to the circuit.

At this time, the carat is turned off, thereby it does not consume energy.

Activation can be done via the programming key or the transfer key.

When the programming key is activated, the card enters the programming state, which means that the received data is stored in memory. When data reception and storage is complete, the card will stop automatically turning off.

Otherwise, when the transfer key is pressed, the data contained in the memory begins to be transmitted.

At the end of the transmission, the card turns off to save power and returns to its initial state.

Claims (1)

A smart card made in the form of a plastic card (1) with integrated circuit elements that are integrated into the thickness of a multilayer card and with at least one microcircuit, while the smart card contains at least the following components: a microprocessor (2, 60) associated with static memory (6, 50), a removable flat battery (4) in the thickness of the card, configured to power said microprocessor (2, 60) and said memory (6, 50), at least one device (3, 30, 10, 20, 70) data transmission connected said microprocessor (2, 60) and / or with said memory (6, 50), comprising a Bluetooth module (31), a WIFI module (32) with a transceiver and a main frequency band, at least one antenna (5) connected to said data transfer device (3), a screen (8) with an on-off key and a programming control button (B), said screen (8) being a liquid crystal display (LCD), and said microprocessor (2, 60) combined with said memory (6) in the microcontroller (7), characterized in that it further comprises means (8) tyvaniya fingerprint, wherein said means (8) reading a fingerprint is connected to the processing system for reading the user's fingerprint, checks its authenticity before allowing access to various functions of the card.