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One-time password credit/debit card

US8266441B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 2005
Grant dateSep 11, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C9/23
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A one-time password (OTP) generator in combination with a conventional credit/debit card comprising a card having a magnetic bar stripe, raised imprint card numbers and name, expiration date and four digit code as are known in the art is provided. Full smart card functionality may also be provided. The card also includes a microprocessor and software, dedicated chip or a memory chip for generating the OTP. A visual and/or audio display is provided on the card to output the OTP to the user. The end user inputs the OTP to access the secured system. The credit/debit card functionality may be used apart from the OTP generator functionality.

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