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Telecommunication installation with secure remote loading of prepayment means and corresponding remote loading process

US5412726A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 1993
Grant dateMay 2, 1995
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2215/32
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The installation comprises a remote loading mode in which in response to a remote loading request word (R) for a predetermined number of value units emanating from the autonomous set (PA), there is provided: PA1 an active authentication of the autonomous set (PA) and of the access system (SAA); PA1 a calculation of a remote loading passkey (KCH or (SCH, PCH)) at the level of the authorization center (CA); PA1 a transmission of the enciphered remote loading passkey destined for the access system (SAA); PA1 a secure remote loading of the prepayment means (MPAY) originating from the access system with the aid of the remote loading passkey thus transmitted.

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