Apple獲得micro SIM卡插座的專利

大家都知道iPhone用的SIM卡比我們一般用的小，但是，大家可能都不知道Apple把這個小SIM卡的插座也申請專利。根據USPTO所公告的專利發現，該技術係透過卡榫或金屬扣具避免因為誤裝而損毀接點，而讓使用者可以更方便安裝或拆卸micro SIM卡，而該插座已被歐洲電信標準協會將該設計規格列為標準，未來這可能又是一個訴訟的焦點。

參考網站：
http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2012/12/apple-wins-strategically-important-micro-sim-patent.html

US8,337,223
Title : Mini-sim connector
Filing Date : 2010.9.30.
Issue Date : 2012.12.25.
Abstract
Connectors that may allow SIM cards to be easily removed and replaced, may be resistant to damage by an improper insertion of a SIM card, and may provide reliable mechanical performance. One example may provide a plunger system where a user can push on a plunger rod and eject a SIM card. Another example may provide contacts that are not damaged by improper insertion of a SIM card. Another example may provide a plastic housing, the housing reinforced by a metallic shield and having a relatively uniform thickness