Multi-function portable device for electronic processors
A multi-function portable device for electronic processors including a main support body equipped with an interface for connecting to the electronic processors and with a push button device for sending control signals. A functional device connected to a transmission controller controls the interface. The functional device is adapted to simultaneously perform at least two of the following functionalities: mass storage; cryptography; smart card reading; and SIM card reading.
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13 . A multi-function portable device for electronic processors, comprising:
a main support body equipped with interface means for connecting to said electronic processors and with pushbutton means for sending control signals; and
functional means connected to a transmission controller that controls said interface means, said functional means being adapted to simultaneously perform at least two of the following functions:
mass storage;
cryptography;
smart card reading;
SIM card reading.
14 . A multi-function device according to claim 13 , wherein said functional means includes respective processing and control means coupled with respective operating means.
15 . A multi-function device according to claim 13 , wherein the mass storage functionality is performed through a mass storage microcontroller operatively coupled with the transmission controller and with a mass storage.
16 . A multi-function device according to claim 15 , wherein said mass storage is a Flash-type memory.
17 . A multi-function device according to claim 13 , wherein the cryptographic check functionality is performed through a cryptographic checking microcontroller operatively coupled with the transmission controller and with a cryptographic chip.
18 . A multi-function device according to claim 17 , wherein said cryptographic checking microcontroller is of a IS07816 type.
19 . A multi-function device according to claim 17 , wherein said cryptographic chip is of die- or package-type.
20 . A multi-function device according to claim 13 , wherein the smart card reading functionality is performed through a smart card reading microcontroller operatively coupled with the transmission controller and with a smart card connector or SIM card connector.
21 . A multi-function device according to claim 13 , wherein the SIM card reading functionality is performed through a SIM card reading microcontroller operatively coupled with the transmission controller and with a SIM card connector.
22 . A multi-function device according to claim 13 , wherein said transmission controller is a controller of a HUB-type for USB.
23 . A multi-function device according to claim 13 , wherein said transmission controller is a controller of a wireless type.
24 . A multi-function device according to claim 23 , wherein said wireless transmission controller is of an infrared-ray type.