| 6978256 |
Method and apparatus for selling digital contents, processing program thereof and recording medium for the program |
| Dec-20-2005 |
The present invention relates to a digital contents selling system for selling digital contents. Identification information of digital contents selected by a customer is received. Personal digital contents... |
| 6970851 |
System and method of configuring value cards |
| Nov-29-2005 |
A system and method of configuring value cards which facilitates selection of personalized limits on value card use in transactions. The value card configuration system includes a display for displaying... |
| 6938020 |
Memory rental service system in intelligent authentication unit |
| Aug-30-2005 |
The present invention is to provide a memory rental service system in an intelligent authentication unit, the system allowing an application operating entity to setup or change any application freely and... |
| 6865678 |
Personal date/time notary device |
| Mar-8-2005 |
A personal data/time notary device is embodied in a token device such as a "smart card". The portable notary device includes an input/output (I/O) port, which is coupled to a single integrated circuit... |
| 6676017 |
Personal interface device and method |
| Jan-13-2004 |
A personal device is provided. The personal device includes an identification verification system that receives first identification data from a physical identification device, such as by inserting a driver's... |
| 6598032 |
Systems and method for hiding from a computer system entry of a personal identification number (pin) to a smart card |
| Jul-22-2003 |
A system and method for isolating a computer system from entry of a personal identification number (PIN) to a smart card. The system and method includes a computer system that is in communication with... |
| 6408388 |
Personal date/time notary device |
| Jun-18-2002 |
A personal data/time notary device is embodied in a token device such as a "smart card". The portable notary device includes an input/output (I/O) port, which is coupled to a single integrated circuit... |
| 6338138 |
Network-based authentication of computer user |
| Jan-8-2002 |
A network-based authentication scheme is provided that performs authentication in a centralized manner for the stand-alone computers of a particular organization. Since authentication is centralized, the... |
| 6263446 |
Method and apparatus for secure distribution of authentication credentials to roaming users |
| Jul-17-2001 |
A roaming user needing an his authentication credential (e.g., private key) to access a computer server to perform an electronic transaction may obtain the authentication credential in an on-demand fashion... |
| 6170057 |
Mobile computer and method of packet encryption and authentication in mobile computing based on security policy of visited network |
| Jan-2-2001 |
A mobile computer and a packet encryption and authentication method which are capable of controlling an activation of a packet encryption and authentication device belonging to the mobile computer according... |
| 6098055 |
Banking system equipped with a radio linked portable terminal |
| Aug-1-2000 |
In order to provide a banking system having an IC card available anytime anywhere with no risk of the security information plagiary because of the missing IC card, no complexity of the IC card usage, nor... |
| 6049790 |
Protected keypad apparatus |
| Apr-11-2000 |
The invention relates to protected keypad apparatus, in particular for machines actuated by insertion of an electronic smart card. The keypad proper (10) comprises n sensitive zones (Zi), each sensitive... |
| 6047262 |
Method for providing security and enhancing efficiency during operation of a self-service checkout terminal |
| Apr-4-2000 |
A method of providing security for a self-service checkout terminal includes the step of determining a time-of-day value and a day-of-week value. The method also includes the step of operating the terminal... |
| 5809143 |
Secure keyboard |
| Sep-15-1998 |
Apparatus and methods are provided for transacting secure purchase and bill payment transactions. A method for transacting a secure purchase via an internet using a system including a computer, a first... |
| 5754655 |
System for remote purchase payment and remote bill payment transactions |
| May-19-1998 |
A terminal is provided for allowing a user to conduct remote purchase payment and remote bill payment transactions with a remote host computer. In one embodiment, the terminal includes a QWERTY alphabetic... |
| 5745576 |
Method and apparatus for initialization of cryptographic terminal |
| Apr-28-1998 |
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for initializing cryptographic terminals in a cryptographic system. The invention provides a base key that is common to all controllers produced by... |
| 5493613 |
Combination pin pad and terminal |
| Feb-20-1996 |
A secure terminal is disclosed which has a single keypad and display which is suitable as a debit terminal, as both confidential and nonconfidential information can be entered. Confidential information... |
| 5475756 |
Method of authenticating a terminal in a transaction execution system |
| Dec-12-1995 |
The invention provides for a method of authenticating to a user or customer a terminal, such as an automatic teller machine, in a transaction execution system. The terminal is authenticated by a central... |
| 5473690 |
Secured method for loading a plurality of applications into a microprocessor memory card |
| Dec-5-1995 |
A method for loading and managing a plurality of applications in a memory of a chip card, the method including: recording a chart of applications in the memory of the chip card which associates a password... |
| 5428349 |
Nondisclosing password entry system |
| Jun-27-1995 |
A password access method/algorithm is effected by generating a pseudorandom array of each letter of the alphabet and the numerals 0 through 9 such that the password entry can be monitored without disclosing... |
| 5351296 |
Financial transmission system |
| Sep-27-1994 |
A method and device for determining and securely transmitting an account code of a financial card over a communications link in a communications network to a remote location which also allows a telephone... |
| 5276314 |
Identity verification system resistant to compromise by observation of its use |
| Jan-4-1994 |
A mechanism for an automated system to allow a user of the system to demonstrate his legitimacy by demonstration of secret knowledge. The mechanism is resistant to compromise by observation of its use.... |
| 5256863 |
In-store universal control system |
| Oct-26-1993 |
The present invention relates to a system for automating data acquisition and processing at a checkstand point-of-sale in a retail outlet. Preferred embodiments include a first local area network of POS... |
| 5093862 |
Data carrier-controlled terminal in a data exchange system |
| Mar-3-1992 |
A terminal (10) in a data exchange system with exchangeable portable user data carriers (4) has for their connection at least one connecting unit (3) and has further at least one data input unit (5). Exchangeable... |
| 4984270 |
Method and system for transmission of financial data |
| Jan-8-1991 |
An improved system for transmission financial data includes, in preferred embodiments, an encryption key stored on a bank card and used to encrypt preselected data prior to transmission. Encrypted data... |
| 4961142 |
Multi-issuer transaction device with individual identification verification plug-in application modules for each issuer |
| Oct-2-1990 |
A transaction terminal for use with diverse credit or other transaction cards is provided with an interface unit for receiving a plurality of modules, wherein each module contains programming information... |
| 4888802 |
System and method for providing for secure encryptor key management |
| Dec-19-1989 |
A system and method for storing encrypter keys in a secure manner to prevent a "debugger" or an unauthorized user of a user application from compromising the keys. A static RAM with a battery support is... |
| 4827113 |
Technique for authenticating IC card and terminal |
| May-2-1989 |
An IC card is placed on a card terminal main body, and an internal IC of the IC card is electrically connected to an electrical circuit in a terminal through a connector. Input data entered by a card holder... |
| 4809326 |
IC card system |
| Feb-28-1989 |
Application program data is sent with decryption key code data from an initializing IC card to an application program RAM arranged in an IC card terminal. The terminal is then initialized, and customer... |
| 4797920 |
Electronic funds transfer system with means for verifying a personal identification number without pre-established secret keys |
| Jan-10-1989 |
An electronic funds transfer system employs a means to verify a personal identification number PE entered by the user with the correct PIN (PT) stored at the host terminal. The remote and host terminals... |
| 4787027 |
System using an adapter board to couple a personal computer to a plurality of peripherals in a financial environment |
| Nov-22-1988 |
A financial system includes a plurality of peripherals like a magnetic stripe reader, printer, and keyboard which are coupled to a personal computer by an adapter board which is inserted into an interface... |
| 4771461 |
Initialization of cryptographic variables in an EFT/POS network with a large number of terminals |
| Sep-13-1988 |
A procedure is disclosed for initializing with security and integrity a large number of terminals in an EFT/POS network with cryptographic variables. Each terminal in the network is provided with a cryptographic... |
| 4630201 |
On-line and off-line transaction security system using a code generated from a transaction parameter and a random number |
| Dec-16-1986 |
A security system is disclosed for use in an electronic funds transfer environment. The system includes a central processor and a portable transaction device. During initiation, the central processor generates... |
| 4608486 |
Data entry system |
| Aug-26-1986 |
In a transaction terminal, a credit card reader is used not only to enter data from cards of customers, but a special card is used to place the terminal in supervisory modes in at least one of which it... |
| 4575621 |
Portable electronic transaction device and system therefor |
| Mar-11-1986 |
A portable electronic transaction device and a terminal therefor. The device comprises a central data processor, a fixed memory, an adaptable memory, optical means for transmitting and receiving information... |
| 4536647 |
Pocket banking terminal, method and system |
| Aug-20-1985 |
A portable banking terminal under control of an authorized user and operating within a system of banks and retailers may be initialized for personal use under separate controls by the banks and the retailers... |
| 4532416 |
Transaction terminal with simplified data entry |
| Jul-30-1985 |
In a transaction terminal, a credit card reader is used not only to enter data from cards of customers, but a special card is used to place the terminal in supervisory modes in at least one of which it... |
| 4479112 |
Secure input system |
| Oct-23-1984 |
A secure keyboard input terminal is disclosed in which a secret user identification code number or other confidential data sequence formed from a set of alpha-numeric characters (for example, the ten numerical... |
| 4408203 |
Security system for electronic funds transfer system |
| Oct-4-1983 |
A security system, particularly useful in an electronic funds transfer system, makes use of secret identification codes known only to system users. The codes are encrypted upon insertion into the system... |
| 4302810 |
Method and apparatus for secure message transmission for use in electronic funds transfer systems |
| Nov-24-1981 |
An electronic funds transfer system wherein it is required that a bank be reasonably guaranteed that the two parties to a retail transaction (i.e., a person and a retailer) agree on the transaction before... |
| 4288659 |
Method and means for securing the distribution of encoding keys |
| Sep-8-1981 |
An improved secured data transmission system relies on the favorable comparison of coded signals derived from information about authorized individuals and particular data terminals that is both prestored... |
| 4025760 |
Security means for transaction terminal system |
| May-24-1977 |
A transaction terminal system is provided including means which prevent the utilization of certain tapped-line data. Security data, such as personal identification numbers or card security codes, is allowed... |
