Abstract:
A portable object, in particular under the form of a smart card, comprises an interface of the USB type, and a virtual local network. The portable object comprises a network adapter to access the virtual local network, the virtual local network supporting the internet Protocol. The virtual local network comprises HTTP, DNS, DHCP, gateway, FTP or electronic mail server.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a portable object , such as a chipcard,capable of contactless communication with a reader located in the neighbourhood of said object, the object comprising an integrated circuit, an antenna (11) having first (11a) and second (11b) pads, and an object body (10). The invention is characterised in that said object further comprises a switch (17) operable by an object holder and in that, in a switched-on position of the switch, the first and second pads (11a, 11b) of the antenna are electrically connected and the contactless communication with the reader is enabled whereas, in a switched-off position of the switch, the first and second pads (11a, 11b) of the antenna are electrically disconnected and the contactless communication with said reader is disabled. The invention relates more particularly to contactless or dual-interface cards.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an identification document (21) and a method for making the same. According to the invention, the identification document (21) comprises at least one paper or paperboard flexible layer (22, 25) and an electronic module (26) including a flexible support layer, an antenna positioned onto said flexible support layer and an electronic radio frequency microcontroller storing identification data, said microcontroller being affixed to said flexible support layer and electrically connected to said antenna, said module (26) being affixed to said paper or paperboard flexible layer (22, 25). The invention relates more particularly to electronic passports and visas.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns a portable object comprising at least storage means and at least two contacts being connected to said storage means, at least two of said contacts being dielectrically separated.
Abstract:
A wire bonding process primarily useful for bonding wires between micro-module contact areas and a microchip having centre-mounted or “in-line” connections pads is disclosed. Connection pads are increased in height with respect to the microchip, creating a bumped connection pad. A ball-bond is made between the wire and the micro-module contact area and a stitch-bond is made between the wire and the bumped connection pad.
Abstract:
A semiconductor assembly comprises a support layer, a first integrated circuit and a second integrated circuit. The support layer comprises a first side and a second side. The first side comprises a set of contact pads. The second side comprises a set of predefined areas. The set of predefined areas comprises a main predefined area and a plurality of auxiliary predefined areas. Each auxiliary predefined area comprises a connection hole. A connection hole is connected to a contact pad. The first integrated circuit comprises at least one connection pad connected to at least one auxiliary area with connecting means. The second integrated circuit comprises at least one connection pad connected to at least one auxiliary area with connecting means. The second integrated circuit is located onto the main predefined area.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a portable authentication token comprising connection means for connecting to a computer, browser communication means for communicating with a browser running on the computer, and user authentication means for authenticating a user of the token to a server. The user authentication means are triggered via the browser communication means when the user connects to the server from the browser of the computer. The user authentication means are set to authenticate the user by communicating with the server through the browser. The token comprises out-of-band token communication means set to validate user authentication by establishing a communication channel between the token and the server, the communication channel bypassing the browser. The invention also relates to an authentication method and to a system comprising a token, a computer and a server to which the user authenticates with the token.
Abstract:
The invention concerns the security of identification documents, in order to prevent the alteration or modification of the identification data and the fraudulent reuse of the documents. The identification document according to the invention comprises a first set of identification data (12, 48) and a second set of identification data (12') that takes the form of a reverse image of the first set of identification data.
Abstract:
A secure portable electronic device for providing secure services when used in conjunction with a host computer having a central processing unit use two hardware device protocols readily supported by computer operating systems. Other systems and methods are disclosed.
Abstract:
A method for a first service provider to ascertain that a mobile station of one of its subscriber when roaming into a service area of a second service provider has been authenticated by the second service provider is provided. The method includes the second service provider sending location information of the subscriber to the first service provider via e.g. a location update request, and the mobile station sending information to the first service provider indicating that the mobile station has been authenticated by the second service provider (e.g. authentication status). A mobile station and a server for implementing the method are also disclosed.