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Bi-directional communication protocol based device security

US10733291B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 2018
Grant dateAug 4, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2209/34
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device, such as a payment reader, may include one or more units capable of providing access to sensitive data. Such units may be connected to each other through tamper traces. A secure unit can send known keys or key-value pairs between the units using a multi-directional protocol. The keys or key-value pairs are then compared by the secure unit to monitor or detect a tamper event.

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