Patent ID: 8061609
Filing Date: 2011-11-22
Classification: G06K,H04B,H04M

Abstract:
1. A card reader for an electronic device, wherein the electronic device includes a printed circuit board (PCB), the card reader comprising: a plurality of adjacent, spaced-apart electrical connector pins extending outwardly from a portion of the PCB; a shield can lid configured to overlie the PCB portion, wherein the shield can lid has a plurality of adjacent, spaced-apart apertures formed therein, each aperture configured to receive a respective one of the connector pins therethrough when the shield can lid is in a secured position overlying the PCB portion, and wherein the shield can lid comprises electrically conductive material outside of the apertures; a guide sleeve disposed within each of the apertures, wherein each guide sleeve is configured to facilitate insertion of a connector pin through a respective aperture, and wherein the guide sleeves comprise electrically insulative material within the apertures of the shield can lid; and a receptacle secured to an outer surface of the shield can lid, wherein the receptacle is configured to removably receive a card therein such that electrical contacts on the card make contact with the connector pins.