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Microprocessor card

US7815125B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2008
Grant dateOct 19, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K19/07
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The microprocessor card includes a first microprocessor and a second microprocessor, the first microprocessor including elements for commanding the second microprocessor. In embodiments, the card includes electrical contacts adapted to carry command signals, these electrical contacts being connected exclusively to the first microprocessor. In embodiments, the first microprocessor includes elements for commanding the second microprocessor via commands conforming to the ISO 7816 standard. The first microprocessor uses a lower level of security than the second microprocessor.

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