UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):          November 4, 2004

SCM MICROSYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation) 		   000-22689
(Commission File Number)  		    77-0444317
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)  

466 Kato Terrace
Fremont, California 94539
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code:           (510) 360-2300

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

The following information, including the text of the press release attached as an exhibit to this Form 8-K, is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition.”

The information contained in this Current Report, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information contained in this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document or filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

On November 4, 2004, SCM Microsystems, Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2004.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c)      Exhibits. 99.1      Press Release dated November 4, 2004.


 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: November 4, 2004     SCM MICROSYSTEMS, INC.
         
      By: /s/ Steven L. Moore
Steven L. Moore,
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
           

 
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

99.1   SCM Microsystems’ Press Release dated November 4, 2004 announcing financial results for the Company’s third quarter ended September 30, 2004.