Physical items for holding data securely, and methods and apparatus for publishing and reading them
US7712675B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F7/1008
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A physical object comprises one or more memory circuits adapted to be read wirelessly by a reader device attached to or incorporated within the physical object. Data in the memory circuit is protected from access by an unauthorised reader. Data in the memory circuit is also adapted to identify an authorised bearer of the physical object. Moreover, data in the memory circuit is adapted to allow access to a specified asset or assets by the authorised bearer.
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