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Smart card reader with public key index on host device

US10108947B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2014
Grant dateOct 23, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F7/0873
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure provide a reader device for managing transactions using financial instruments with encrypted data storage devices, such as integrated circuit cards (ICC). In some implementations, a reader device of the subject technology can be configured to access the encrypted information in an ICC via an index or table of keys stored on a host device. In operation, upon detecting an ICC, the reader device can obtain application or protocol information for the ICC and concurrently pre-fetch keys from the host device, so that the pre-fetched keys are received prior to or concurrently with the application or protocol information. In the event that the pre-fetch fails to provide the keys needed for the application or protocol of the ICC, the reader device can make a specific request for the exact keys needed for the application or protocol.

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