Secure terminal
US7757102B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F19/206
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A secure terminal comprises: primary means consisting of processing means, data and program storage means, security means and data input means, wherein the components of the primary means are interconnected by a first data bus; peripheral means consisting of printing means, means for reading from/writing to a card and means for accessing a telecommunications network, wherein the components of the peripheral means are interconnected by a second data bus; and power supply means connected to the primary and peripheral means. The primary means arc grouped in a main housing that cannot be dismantled without damaging at least one of the components of the primary means, and the peripheral means are grouped in at least one housing capable of being connected to the main housing.
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