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Multi-function smart communication card

US9177133B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 2014
Grant dateNov 3, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/0853
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various embodiments are described that relate to a smart card. When not connected to an external system, such as a laptop computer, the smart card can be configured to power itself. Thus, various functions can be practiced on the smart card in absence of connection to the external system. Example functions of the smart card can include user identification and authorization. In addition, the smart card can be configured to distinguish between different users and provide different access levels to different users and/or difference access to containers resident within the smart card. This can be done prior to when the smart card is connected to the external system.

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