Authentication methods and apparatus for vehicle rentals and other applications
US7568616B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F7/0886
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An autonomous and portable smartcard reader device incorporates a high level of embedded security countermeasures. Data transfers are encrypted with two specific input devices, namely a light sensor and PIN or other keyboard entry, and at the output through the use of a dual-tone encoder-decoder. The unit may be used alone or as a plug-in to another device such as a PDA, cell phone, or remote control. The reader may further be coupled to various biometric or plug-in devices to achieve at least five levels of authentication, namely, (1) the smartcard itself; (2) the smartcard reader; (2) the PIN; (3) private-key cryptography (PKI); and (5) the (optional) biometric device. These five levels account for an extremely strong authentication applicable to public networking on public/private computers, and even on TV (satellite, cable, DVD, CD AUDIO, software applications. Transactions including payments may be carried out without any risk of communication tampering, authentication misconduct or identity theft. The invention finds utility in a wide range of applications, including commercial transactions and security, including the generation of prepaid credit/debit card numbers, vehicle r…
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