Patent ID: 7874484

Claim:
A smart key inserted into a key box for communication with a starting unit of a vehicle, the smart key comprising: (a) a card mounting portion; (b) a portable memory card having at least one terminal and detachably inserted into the card mounting portion; (c) a card reader comprising an interface to which the terminal or terminals are connected, and a control unit for converting data received from the portable memory card into a format readable by an audio system of the vehicle, wherein the interface comprises: (i) at least one terminal insertion slot; and (ii) a contact terminal supported by a first spring in the terminal insertion slot or each of the terminal insertion slots, (iii) at least one ejector supported by a second spring for ejecting the portable memory card; (d) a connector for connecting the smart key to the key box; and (e) a manual key mounting portion that is provided in one side portion thereof.