Patent ID: 8447906
Filing Date: 2013-05-21
Classification: G06K

Abstract:
1. A portable electronic device configured to be connected to a host machine, said portable electronic device comprising a non-volatile memory, a memory controller and a connector, said connector comprising eight pads for communications using a protocol of Secure Digital® type, wherein said connector comprises two additional pads configured to be connected to an antenna for use in a radio frequency communication, wherein said portable electronic device comprises an interface controller configured to manage a communication session according to a protocol of SWP type, said portable electronic device comprising a communication controller and a communication interface distinct from said connector, said communication interface being able to communicate through a wireless channel, said communication controller being configured to treat data exchanged through the communication interface, said communication controller being linked to both the communication interface and the interface controller, and wherein the interface controller is linked to the two additional pads, one of the additional pads being dedicated to SWP master mode and the other additional pad being dedicated to SWP slave mode.