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BUSINESS CARD READER

  • US 20040169072A1
  • Filed: 06/02/2003
  • Published: 09/02/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/27/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A business card reader connected to at least one of two external electronic devices, the business card reader comprising:

  • a scanning module; and

    a transmission module having a first USB port and a second USB port connected to the two external electronic devices, respectively, and a USB detecting/switching unit connected between the scanning module and the two USB ports;

    when only one external electronic device is connected to the business card reader, the USB detecting/switching unit provides a data transmission path for the scanning module and the connected external electronic device;

    when both two external electronic devices are connected to the business card reader, the USB detecting/switching unit can selectively perform a data synchronization mode for the two external electronic devices or at least one data transmission mode.

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