Patent ID: 8950681
Filing Date: 2015-02-10
Classification: G06K

Abstract:
1. An universal integrated circuit card (UICC) apparatus comprising: a carrier; and a first UICC defined by a first punch-out feature formed in the carrier adjacent a first peripheral edge of the first UICC, the first punch-out feature configured to remain attached to the carrier when the first UICC is removed from the carrier, the first punch-out feature including a tab formed by a recessed cavity between the first peripheral edge of the first UICC and an inner edge of the carrier, the tab having a notch adjacent the first peripheral edge of the first UICC to provide a line of weakness adjacent the first peripheral edge of the first UICC to ensure that a remnant of the tab remains substantially entirely attached to the carrier when the first UICC is removed from the carrier, the notch having a tapered profile between the first peripheral edge of the first UICC and an edge of the tab.