Partitioning data on a smartcard dependent on entered password
US8161546B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F7/1066
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, an apparatus and method for partitioning data on a smartcard dependent on an entered password are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes maintaining multiple containers in a smartcard, associating a different personal identification number (PIN) with each of the multiple containers, and accessing contents of a container when an associated PIN for the container is provided by a user of the smartcard. Other embodiments are also described.
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