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Process for authentication of smart cards, and device for use of the process

US5563948A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 27, 1993
Grant dateOct 8, 1996
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/44236
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The device of the invention for a pay-television system comprises an emitter and several receivers using "smart cards". In addition to the unscrambling control signals, the emitter sends encrypted authentication messages to which a correct response can be given only by the receivers where valid cards are used.

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