Patent ID: 6808396
Filing Date: 2004-10-26
Classification: G06K,H04B,Y10S

Abstract:
A component for enabling a wireless network connection of a host device, comprising:an accessory card adapted for electrical connection and disconnection with the host device, the accessory card being at least partially received within a housing of the host device, the accessory card including a connector extending along an insertion surface of the accessory card for interfacing with electrical components of the host device and a radio transreceiver, the accessory card further including an insertion slot including a user identification module receiving opening; and a user identification module connectable to the accessory card by insertion into the insertion slot via the user identification module receiving opening, wherein the user identification module receiving opening faces the insertion surface so that the user identification module is removable from the accessory card only when an electrical connection between the accessory card and the host device is severed.