| abstract |
A SIM reader/writer 1 can be removably loaded with a SIM 2 . The SIM reader/writer 1 has a case 1 a , a controlling IC chip 3 placed in the case 1 a , a USB/ISO7816 conversion IC chip 10 , and an coil antenna 11 a for noncontact communication placed in the case 1 a . The case 1 a is provided with a liquid crystal display 4 , a fingerprint sensor 5 and a short-distance communication means 11 b. |