Patents Assigned to SCM Schneider Microsysteme-Microsystemes, Schneider Entwicklungs und Vertriers GmbH S.A.R.L. Developpement et Vente
  • Method for automatically measuring elementary time unit for communication peripherals dedicated to smart cards
    Patent number: 6431442
    Abstract: A process for automatically measuring the unit of time (ETU=Elementary Time Unit) for communication peripherals dedicated to smart cards during a dialogue between a reader and the smart card, so as to configure the reading device. This process consists in taking account of the descending front of the start bit, taking account of the ascending front of the start bit, and measuring the time between the descending and ascending fronts, which permits the automatic calibration of the communication processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: SCM Schneider Microsysteme- Microsystemes, Schneider Entwicklungs und Vertriers GmbH S.A.R.L. Developpement et Ventes
    Inventors: Christophe Genevois, Arnaud Boursier
  • Smart card with partial insertion and identifying means
    Patent number: 6216955
    Abstract: An electronic smart card adapted to be inserted into a PCMCIA interface or other smart card reader and an interface adapted to be plugged into a card reader and including at least one recess whose dimensions permit only a partial insertion of the smart card, where that portion of the smart card which cannot be inserted into the PCMCIA interface or the like includes at least one recognition device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: SCM Schneider Microsysteme-Microsystemes, Schneider Entwicklungs und Vertriers GmbH S.A.R.L. Developpement et Vente
    Inventors: Jean Yves Le Roux, Christophe Genevois