BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION DEVICE WITH REMOVABLE CARD CAPABILITIES

A removable card-enabled BPID Security Device integrates a removable card reader with a biometric authentication component to provide secured access to electronic systems. The device allows for an individual to insert a removable card into an aperture in the physical enclosure of the BPID Security Device, allowing the removable card and the BPID Security Device to electronically communicate with each other. The BPID Security Device is based on a custom application specific integrated circuit that incorporates removable card terminals, such that the BPID Security Device can communicate directly with an inserted removable card. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the BPID Security Device is based on a commercial off-the-shelf microprocessor, and may communicate with a commercial off-the-shelf microprocessor removable card receiver using a serial, USB, or other type of communication protocol. The device allows for enrolling a user's credentials onto the BPID Security Device and for authenticating an individual using the BPID Security Device. 120.-. (canceled)21. A method , comprising:receiving, via a biometric sensor of a personal identification device, a first biometric input of a user, the first biometric input being associated with an identification credential of an integrated circuit, the integrated circuit being at least partially disposed, during the receiving the first biometric input, within a housing of the personal identification device;enrolling the user with an external enrollment station via the personal identification device;receiving, via the biometric sensor of the personal identification device, a second biometric input of the user, the integrated circuit is at least partially disposed within the housing during the receiving the second biometric input; andpermitting, after the enrolling, the user to access, via the personal identification device, previously stored electronic data associated with the user in response to the second biometric ...

PAYMENT TERMINAL EVALUATOR

A payment terminal evaluator includes a contact structure and a card structure. The contact structure intersects a rectangular space such that part of the contact structure is within the rectangular space and part of the contact structure is outside of the rectangular space. The card structure extends from the contact structure and is positioned entirely within the rectangular space. The card structure includes a top surface, a bottom surface, a first side surface between the top surface and the bottom surface, a second side surface between the top surface and the bottom surface, a first tab defined in part by the top surface, the bottom surface and the first side surface, a second tab defined in part by the top surface, the bottom surface and the second side surface, and an opening between the first tab and the second tab.

DETECTING UNAUTHORIZED ACTIVITY RELATED TO A DEVICE BY MONITORING SIGNALS TRANSMITTED BY THE DEVICE

A system includes a device including one or more sensors that generate one or more signals used to detect whether an unauthorized activity has occurred at the device. The device is configured to transmit the one or more signals generated by the one or more sensors. The central monitoring device is configured to receive the one or more signals and compare the one or more signals with a baseline signal for the device. The baseline signal includes an expected signal for each of the one or more sensors when the unauthorized activity has not occurred. The monitoring device determines whether the unauthorized activity has occurred based on a result of the comparison. 1. A system comprising:a device comprising one or more sensors that generate one or more signals used to detect whether an unauthorized activity has occurred at the device, wherein the unauthorized activity comprises one or more of unauthorized access to an internal circuitry of the device, unauthorized installation of an overlay device covering at least an exterior portion of the device and unauthorized connection of an electronic device to the device, wherein the device is configured to transmit the one or more signals generated by the one or more sensors; receive the one or more signals from the device;', 'compare the one or more signals with a baseline signal for the device, wherein the baseline signal includes an expected signal for each of the one or more sensors when the unauthorized activity has not occurred; and', 'determine whether the unauthorized activity has occurred based on a result of the comparison., 'a central monitoring device communicatively coupled to the device and comprising a processor configured to2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising: detect an electromagnetic signal emitted by the device; and', 'transmit the detected electromagnetic signal to the central monitoring device;, 'an electromagnetic sensing device communicatively coupled to the device and configured to compare the ...

BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION DEVICE WITH REMOVABLE CARD CAPABILITIES

A removable card-enabled BPID Security Device integrates a removable card reader with a biometric authentication component to provide secured access to electronic systems. The device allows for an individual to insert a removable card into an aperture in the physical enclosure of the BPID Security Device, allowing the removable card and the BPID Security Device to electronically communicate with each other. The BPID Security Device is based on a custom application specific integrated circuit that incorporates removable card terminals, such that the BPID Security Device can communicate directly with an inserted removable card. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the BPID Security Device is based on a commercial off-the-shelf microprocessor, and may communicate with a commercial off-the-shelf microprocessor removable card receiver using a serial, USB, or other type of communication protocol. The device allows for enrolling a user's credentials onto the BPID Security Device and for authenticating an individual using the BPID Security Device. 1. A method , comprising:reading, via a personal identification device, an identifier associated with a removable card at least partially disposed in a housing of the personal identification device, the identifier being stored on an integrated circuit of the removable card;determining, at the personal identification device, whether a stored identifier matches the identifier associated with the removable card;determining, at either the personal identification device or the removable card, whether a biometric input provided by the user via a biometric sensor of the personal identification device matches a stored biometric template associated with the user, after the stored identifier is determined to match the identifier associated with the removable card; andsending, via the personal identification device, a signal indicating that the biometric input matches the stored biometric template.2. The method of claim 1 , further ...

Biometric identification device with removable card capabilities

A removable card-enabled BPID Security Device integrates a removable card reader with a biometric authentication component to provide secured access to electronic systems. The device allows for an individual to insert a removable card into an aperture in the physical enclosure of the BPID Security Device, allowing the removable card and the BPID Security Device to electronically communicate with each other. The BPID Security Device is based on a custom application specific integrated circuit that incorporates removable card terminals, such that the BPID Security Device can communicate directly with an inserted removable card. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the BPID Security Device is based on a commercial off-the-shelf microprocessor, and may communicate with a commercial off-the-shelf microprocessor removable card receiver using a serial, USB, or other type of communication protocol. The device allows for enrolling a user's credentials onto the BPID Security Device and for authenticating an individual using the BPID Security Device.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SAW TOOTH MILLING TO PREVENT CHIP FRAUD

Example embodiments of systems and methods for milling patterns for a card are provided. A chip fraud prevention system include a device including a chip. The chip may be at least partially encompassed in a chip pocket. The chip pocket may include one or more shapes. The one or more shapes may include one or more peaks and one or more valleys. One or more connections may be communicatively coupled to at least one surface of the chip. The one or more connections may be placed between at least one of the one or more peaks or one or more valleys. 120-. (canceled)21. A fraud prevention device , comprising:a housing configured to at least partially encompass an integrated circuit, the housing comprising a peak and a valley; anda connection configured to communicatively couple to the integrated circuit, the connection placed between the peak and the valley,wherein the peak and the valley create an uneven surface within the housing.22. The fraud prevention device of claim 21 , wherein the integrated circuit is wholly encompassed in the housing.23. The fraud prevention device of claim 21 , wherein:the housing comprises a plurality of peaks and a plurality of valleys, andthe plurality of peaks and the plurality of valleys are formed in a saw tooth milling pattern.24. The chip fraud prevention device of claim 23 , wherein the saw tooth milling pattern is associated with an entity.25. The fraud prevention device of claim 21 , wherein:the housing comprises a plurality of peaks and a plurality of valleys, andthe plurality of peaks and the plurality of valleys are formed in a plurality of irregular shapes.26. The fraud prevention device of claim 21 , wherein:the housing comprises a plurality of peaks and a plurality of valleys, and the plurality of peaks and the plurality of valleys are formed in different shapes, lengths, or dimensions.27. The fraud prevention device of claim 21 , wherein the fraud prevention device comprises a smartcard.28. The fraud prevention device of claim ...

CAPACITIVE INTRUSION DETECTION ON SMARTCARD READER

A device is disclosed. The device comprises a secure microcontroller, a smart card reader module coupled to the secure microcontroller, a smart card connector coupled to the smart card reader module through a coupling line and a capacitive sensor coupled to the coupling line and the secure microcontroller. The secure microcontroller is configured to receive a value of parasitic capacitance through the capacitive sensor and disable the device if the value is above a prestored value in the secure microcontroller. 1. A device , comprising:a secure microcontroller;a smart card reader module coupled to the secure microcontroller;a smart card connector coupled to the smart card reader module through a coupling line; anda capacitive sensor coupled to the coupling line and the secure microcontroller;wherein the secure microcontroller is configured to receive a value of parasitic capacitance through the capacitive sensor and disable the device if the value is above a prestored value in the secure microcontroller.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the coupling line includes an input/output line and a clock line.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the value of the parasitic capacitance is measured at a predetermined time after applying a voltage to the coupling line.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the prestored value is determined during a manufacturing and testing process of the device and stored in a memory of the secure microcontroller.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the disabling of the device includes disabling the smart card reader module from initiating a communication on the coupling line.6. The device of claim 3 , wherein a value of the predetermined time is determined during a manufacturing and testing of the device and stored in the secure microcontroller.7. A method of detecting an intrusion in a smart card reader claim 3 , the method comprising:detecting that no communication is ongoing between a smart card and the smart card reader;upon detecting that no ...

TAMPER-PROOF CARD READER WITH A DRILLING PROTECTION COVER

A card reader includes a contacting unit for exchanging data with a chip card and a plastic drilling protection cover which covers the contacting unit and has a plastic back-moulded conductor track foil which has an area-covering drilling protection conductor track structure. The drilling protection conductor track structure is applied, in particular printed, onto the conductor track foil using an electrically conductive, transparent ink. 1. A card reader comprising:a contacting unit for exchanging data with a chip card; anda plastic drilling protection cover which covers the contacting unit and/or an electronic component, which is connected to the said contacting unit, and has a plastic back-moulded conductor track foil which has an area-covering drilling protection conductor track structure;wherein the drilling protection conductor track structure is applied and/or printed onto the conductor track foil using an electrically conductive, transparent ink.2. The card reader according to claim 1 , wherein the conductor track foil has a single-layer or multi-layer drilling protection conductor track structure which is in each case applied claim 1 , in particular printed claim 1 , onto a carrier layer or a protective layer of the conductor track foil.3. The card reader according to claim 1 , wherein the conductor track foil forms that side of the drilling protection cover which faces the contacting unit or the electronic component.4. The card reader according to claim 1 , wherein the drilling protection conductor track structure has at least one drilling protection conductor track with a line thickness of at most 0.2 mm and with a line spacing of at most 0.3 mm.5. The card reader according to claim 4 , wherein the at least one drilling protection conductor track claim 4 , at its two ends claim 4 , has in each case electrical connection contacts claim 4 , in particular in the form of exposed electrical contact areas.6. The card reader according to claim 5 , wherein a ...

CARD READER AND CONTROL METHOD FOR CARD READER

A card reader may include a card insertion part comprising a card insertion port is formed; a plurality of metal sensors structured to detect whether a foreign matter including metal material has been attached near the card insertion part; and a control section with which the plurality of the metal sensors are connected. The metal sensor may include a core formed of magnetic material and an excitation coil and a detection coil which are wound around the core. The control section may be structured to supply a current to each of the excitation coils of the plurality of the metal sensors at different timings. 1. A card reader comprising:a card insertion part comprising a card insertion port is formed;a plurality of metal sensors structured to detect whether a foreign matter including metal material has been attached near the card insertion part; anda control section with which the plurality of the metal sensors are connected;wherein the metal sensor comprises a core formed of magnetic material and an excitation coil and a detection coil which are wound around the core; andwherein the control section is structured to supply a current to each of the excitation coils of the plurality of the metal sensors at different timings.2. The card reader according to claim 1 , whereinthe plurality of the metal sensors comprises a first metal sensor and a second metal sensor,the first metal sensor comprises a first excitation coil as the excitation coil and a first detection coil as the detection coil,the second metal sensor comprises a second excitation coil as the excitation coil and a second detection coil as the detection coil, andthe control section is structured to alternately supply a current to the first excitation coil and the second excitation coil.3. The card reader according to claim 2 , whereinthe control section is structured to determine whether the second metal sensor is disposed at a normal position or not based on an output value of the first detection coil when the ...

SECURED BODY FOR MEMORY CARD READER

A memory card reader body of a generally parallelepiped shape has a slot for insertion of a memory card and a housing to receive a memory card connector. The reader body has an upper cover and a lower base. The upper cover is made out of metal and the reader body further includes a printed-circuit board affixed to an upper face of the upper cover. The printed-circuit board includes at least one protection element. 1. A memory card reader body of a generally parallelepiped shape comprising:an upper cover and a lower base, wherein said upper cover is made out of metal, said lower base and upper cover form a slot for insertion of a memory card and said lower base comprising a housing to receive a memory card connector; anda printed-circuit board affixed to an upper face of said upper cover, said printed-circuit board comprising at least one protection element.2. The memory card reader body according to claim 1 , wherein said printed-circuit board covers a major part of the upper face of said upper cover.3. The memory card reader body according to claim 1 , wherein said protection element extends substantially over a major part of said printed-circuit board.4. The memory card reader body according to claim 1 , wherein said protection element takes the form of at least one lattice and an etching density of said protection element is variable claim 1 , according to a location of said protection element.5. The memory card reader body according to claim 1 , wherein said upper cover comprises at least one protrusion extending substantially perpendicularly to said upper face of the upper cover.6. The memory card reader body according to claim 1 , wherein said upper cover comprises claim 1 , in proximity to a hole passing through said upper cover claim 1 , at least one metal tab extending substantially perpendicularly to a lower face of the upper cover.7. The memory card reader body according to claim 1 , wherein said upper cover comprises at least one card-landing mechanism.8 ...

Card reader and foreign matter detection method

A card reader for use with a card, the card reader may include a magnetic detector to detect magnetism from the card inserted into an insertion port; a main body part including a card conveyance path; and a card detection sensor structured to detect a tip end of the card. The magnetic detector and the card detection sensor may be disposed at a distance less than a length of the card in the insertion direction. The card reader may further include a control unit that monitors magnetism detected by the magnetic detector when the card detection sensor detects a tip end of an insert inserted into the insertion port, and detects that an object other than the card has been inserted when a movement distance of the insert in a period in which the magnetism is undetected by the magnetic detector is a predetermined value or more.

CARD READER AND FOREIGN MATTER DETECTION METHOD

A card reader may include a main body part including a card conveyance path; a shutter member structured to move between a closed position and an open position; a first capacitance sensor provided in the main body part; and a control unit. The control unit may be structured to calculate a first output difference between an output of the first capacitance sensor in a first state and an output of the first capacitance sensor in a second state; calculate a second output difference between a maximum output of the first capacitance sensor in a period from the first state to the second state and the output of the first capacitance sensor in the second state; and determine that an object is installed when the first output difference is greater than a predetermined first threshold and the second output difference is less than a predetermined second threshold. 1. A card reader for use with a card , the card reader comprising:a main body part comprising a card conveyance path in which the card inserted into an insertion port is conveyed;a shutter member structured to move between a closed position which closes the card conveyance path and an open position which opens the card conveyance path;a first capacitance sensor provided in the main body part and structured to detect that an object is present in the card conveyance path; and calculate a first output difference which is a difference between an output of the first capacitance sensor in a first state in which the shutter member is in the closed position and the output of the first capacitance sensor in a second state in which the shutter member moves from the first state to the open position and then moves to the closed position,', 'calculate a second output difference which is a difference between a maximum output of the first capacitance sensor in a period from the first state to the second state and the output of the first capacitance sensor in the second state, and', 'determine that an object other than the card is ...

Detection apparatus and detection method for fraudulent card use

급전선(13)을 칩 카드(3)의 판독 및 기록장치에 연결함으로써 부정 카드 사용 시도를 검출하는 장치는 장치의 접촉 소자(2)에 연결된 공진 유닛(6), 측정 수단(7)으로 이루어진다. 공진 유닛(6)에 있어 제네레이터(4)는 임피던스 컨버터(5)를 통하여 공진기(1)에 연결되어 정상파를 발생시킨다. 급전선(13)은 공진기(1)의 특성에 변동을 주어 측정 수단(7)으로 하여금 검출하고 평가하게 한다.

Reader/writer for breakdown-free electronic memory card

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IC card reader.

This invention relates to an IC card reader for reading an IC card or for reading and writing the IC card. The IC card reader includes a pull-out member (16) for the IC card (5) and an L-shaped member (9) which meshes with a projection (6) of the pull-out member (16) and moves the IC card (5). The L-shaped member (9) is disposed rotatably on the door (7) of the IC card reader (1) and pulls out the IC card (5) in accordance with opening of the door (7). When the door (7) is opened, the IC card (5) is pulled out. At the time of insertion, the IC card (5) is pushed in by the door (7) and is sealed by the latter (7).

METHOD FOR MANAGING A SECURE TERMINAL

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR A CARD CONTAINING AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT AND FRAUD DETECTION DEVICE USING THE SAME.

Biometric identification device with smartcard capabilities

A smartcard-enabled BPID Security Device integrates a smartcard reader with a biometric authentication component to provide secured access to electronic systems. The device allows for an individual to insert a smartcard into an aperture in the physical enclosure of the BPID Security Device, allowing the smartcard and the BPID Security Device to electronically communicate with each other. The smartcard-enabled BPID Security Device is based on a custom application specific integrated circuit that incorporates smartcard terminals, such that the BPID Security Device can communicate directly with an inserted smartcard. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the smartcard-enabled BPID Security Device is based on a commercial off-the-shelf microprocessor, and may communicate with a commercial off-the-shelf microprocessor smartcard receiver using a serial, USB, or other type of communication protocol. The device allows for enrolling a user's credentials onto the smartcard-enabled BPID Security Device. The device also allows for authenticating an individual using the smartcard-enabled BPID Security Device.

SECURE MEMORY CARD READER BODY

L'invention se rapporte à un corps de lecteur de cartes à mémoire (21) de forme globalement parallélépipédique rectangle comprenant une fente d'insertion (211) d'une carte à mémoire et un logement de réception d'un connecteur de carte à mémoire (20), ledit corps de lecteur (21) comprenant un capot supérieur (21B) et une base inférieure (21A). Selon la technique proposée, un tel corps comprend en outre un circuit imprimé (21C) fixé sur une face supérieure dudit capot supérieur (21B), ledit circuit imprimé (21C) comprenant au moins un élément de protection. The invention relates to a memory card reader body (21) of generally rectangular parallelepiped shape comprising an insertion slot (211) of a memory card and a housing for receiving a memory card connector. (20), said reader body (21) comprising an upper cover (21B) and a lower base (21A). According to the proposed technique, such a body further comprises a printed circuit (21C) fixed on an upper face of said upper cover (21B), said printed circuit (21C) comprising at least one protective element.

SMART CARD ANTI-FRAUD READER

SECURE MEMORY CARD READER BODY

L'invention se rapporte à un corps de lecteur de carte à mémoire 20 de forme globalement parallélépipédique rectangle comprenant une fente d'insertion 30 d'une carte à mémoire, corps de lecteur comprenant en outre un logement de réception 22 d'un connecteur de carte à mémoire 10, et au moins un circuit de protection 23. Selon l'invention, un tel corps comprend un couvercle supérieur 20A et un couvercle inférieur 20B, ledit circuit de protection 23 étant positionné sur la face interne du couvercle supérieur 20A. The invention relates to a memory card reader body 20 of generally rectangular parallelepiped shape comprising a slot 30 for inserting a memory card, the reader body further comprising a housing 22 for receiving a memory card 10, and at least one protection circuit 23. According to the invention, such a body comprises an upper cover 20A and a lower cover 20B, said protection circuit 23 being positioned on the internal face of the upper cover 20A.

Built-in transaction card reader

Lecteur de carte de transaction encastrable L’invention se rapporte à un lecteur de carte de transaction encastrable comprenant une plaque de fixation (PF) du lecteur à une borne automatique ; une portion arrière (AR) s’étendant vers l’arrière de la plaque de fixation ; et une portion avant (AV) s’étendant vers l’avant de la plaque de fixation, comprenant une fente d’insertion (FI) d’une carte de transaction. La portion avant (AV) comprend un bloc d’insertion carte (BIC) de forme en « U », comprenant un bloc gauche (BG) et un bloc droit (BD) sensiblement parallélépipédiques rectangle s’étendant chacun d’au moins trois centimètres vers l’avant de la plaque de fixation, de chaque côté d’une zone centrale (ZC) en retrait. La fente d'insertion, aménagée dans une zone médiane du bloc d’insertion carte, s’étend sur toute la largeur de la zone centrale et sur au moins une partie de chacun desdits blocs gauche et droit. Figure d’abrégé : Figure 1 Flush-mounted transaction card reader The invention relates to a flush-mounted transaction card reader comprising a fixing plate (PF) of the reader to an automatic terminal; a rear portion (AR) extending rearwardly of the fixing plate; and a front portion (AV) extending forward of the fixing plate, comprising an insertion slot (FI) for a transaction card. The front portion (AV) comprises a card insertion block (BIC) of "U" shape, comprising a left block (BG) and a right block (BD) substantially rectangular parallelepipedic each extending at least three centimeters forward of the fixing plate, on each side of a recessed central zone (ZC). The insertion slot, arranged in a middle zone of the card insertion block, extends over the entire width of the central zone and over at least part of each of said left and right blocks. Abstract Figure: Figure 1

READ / WRITE DEVICE FOR ELECTRONIC MEMORY CARDS.

FRAUD SAFETY ARRANGEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR CHIP CARD

L'invention propose un agencement de sécurité pour un connecteur électrique (10) pour le raccordement d'une carte à mémoire électrique à contacts, le connecteur (10) comportant une plaque inférieure (16) horizontale en matériau isolant qui porte une série de lames de contact (32a, 32b) des plages de la carte, l'agencement comportant un élément de protection (34) qui porte au moins un circuit conducteur de protection (C1) qui entoure au moins en partie la plaque inférieure (16) du connecteur (10), caractérisé en ce que la plaque inférieure (16) horizontale du connecteur (10) porte au moins une lame supplémentaire de contact (68) qui comporte une portion supérieure de raccordement (70) avec le circuit de protection (C1) de l'élément de protection (34) et une portion inférieure de raccordement (72) avec ladite au moins une piste de liaison au circuit de détection. The invention provides a security arrangement for an electrical connector (10) for connecting an electrical memory card with contacts, the connector (10) having a horizontal lower plate (16) of insulating material which carries a series of blades. contacting the board areas (32a, 32b), the arrangement comprising a protection element (34) which carries at least one protective conductor circuit (C1) which at least partially surrounds the bottom plate (16) of the connector (10), characterized in that the horizontal bottom plate (16) of the connector (10) carries at least one additional contact blade (68) which has an upper connection portion (70) with the protection circuit (C1) of the protection element (34) and a lower connection portion (72) with the at least one connecting track to the detection circuit.

DEVICE FOR PROTECTING A CONNECTOR AND A COMMUNICATION WIRE OF A MEMORY CARD READER.

The device has a capacitive detector (12) positioned in a volume formed by a ground plane (111) of an electronic printed circuit (11) and another ground plane (112) positioned on an internal surface of casing. The detector delivers a reference capacitance. A capacitive measurement microprocessor (13) is electrically connected to the detector, and detects variation of capacitance of the detector. A transmitter (14) transmits information representing the variation of capacitance when an absolute value of a difference between the measured and reference capacitances exceeds a preset threshold. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a method for protecting an electronic payment terminal (2) a computer program comprising program code instructions for implementing a method for protecting an electronic payment terminal.

Memory-card reader fitted with a tamper detector

The present invention relates to a memory-card reader comprising a board (10) for introducing a memory card (12) and a detector fitted with means for measuring the capacitive coupling between an electrode (22) and a reference potential. According to the invention, the introduction board is conductive and coupled to the reference potential, and the detector comprises means for comparing with a predetermined threshold the difference between the measured value of the capacitive coupling and a comparison value (C3) corresponding to the coupling between the electrode and the reference potential in the absence of bogus conductors.

ANTI-FRAUD DEVICE FOR READER OF PORTABLE OBJECTS PROVIDED EACH OF AN ELECTRONIC MEMORY CIRCUIT.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR A CARD CONTAINING AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT AND FRAUD DETECTION DEVICE USING THE SAME.

Le connecteur électrique est destiné à recevoir une carte à mémoire de forme plate, contenant un circuit électronique (28) et portant, sur l'une de ses grandes faces, des contacts ohmiques (26) qui, lors de l'utilisation de la carte, sont en liaison électrique avec des contacts complémentaires équipant le connecteur. Pour permettre la détection des fausses cartes, le connecteur comprend un capteur accordé (24) de détection de champ électromagnétique, placé dans une zone comprise entre une fente d'entrée de la carte dans le connecteur et l'emplacement occupé par le circuit électronique (28) de la carte dans le connecteur lorsque la carte occupe la position pour laquelle ses contacts ohmiques sont en liaison avec les contacts équipant le connecteur. The electrical connector is intended to receive a memory card of flat shape, containing an electronic circuit (28) and carrying, on one of its large faces, ohmic contacts (26) which, when using the card , are in electrical connection with complementary contacts fitted to the connector. To enable the detection of false cards, the connector comprises a tuned electromagnetic field detection sensor (24), placed in an area between a card entry slot in the connector and the location occupied by the electronic circuit ( 28) of the card in the connector when the card occupies the position for which its ohmic contacts are in connection with the contacts fitted to the connector.

METHOD FOR MANAGING A SECURE TERMINAL

The invention concerns a method solving security problems resulting from the addition of a security circuit to a smart card reading terminal by providing said security circuit with means for counting (36) the number of times (34) the security circuit is activated for certain sensitive operations. When the total of said operations reaches a fixed value (33), the security circuit is prevented from operating until it is re-initialised (38) again. Optionally the circuit may have to be replaced by another.

SECURE MEMORY CARD READER BODY

L'invention se rapporte à un corps de lecteur de carte à mémoire 20 de forme globalement parallélépipédique rectangle comprenant une fente d'insertion 30 d'une carte à mémoire, corps de lecteur comprenant en outre un logement de réception 22 d'un connecteur de carte à mémoire 10, et au moins un circuit de protection 23. Selon l'invention, un tel corps comprend un couvercle supérieur 20A et un couvercle inférieur 20B, ledit circuit de protection 23 étant positionné sur la face interne du couvercle supérieur 20A.

ANTI-FRAUD DEVICE FOR ELECTRONIC MEMORY CARD READER

FRAUD SAFETY ARRANGEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR CHIP CARD

SECURE MEMORY CARD READER BODY

L'invention se rapporte à un corps de lecteur de carte à mémoire 20 de forme globalement parallélépipédique rectangle comprenant une fente d'insertion 30 d'une carte à mémoire. Selon l'invention, un tel corps de lecteur comprend, sur une face postérieure 21, un logement de réception 22 d'un connecteur de carte à mémoire 10, ledit logement de réception 22 étant d'une forme volumique prédéterminée et comprenant au moins une piste conductrice. The invention relates to a generally rectangular parallelepiped shaped memory card reader body 20 having an insertion slot 30 of a memory card. According to the invention, such a reader body comprises, on a rear face 21, a receiving housing 22 of a memory card connector 10, said receiving housing 22 being of a predetermined volume form and comprising at least one conductive track.

MEMORY CARD READING / WRITING DEVICE PROVIDED WITH A SIMULATED CARD DETECTION DEVICE

Device for detecting attempts at fraud on an apparatus for reading and writing on a chip card

A device for detecting attempts at fraud by connection of an electric feed line (13) to an apparatus for reading and writing on a chip card (3) essentially comprises a resonance unit (6) coupled to a contacting element (2) of the apparatus, and a measuring device (7). In the resonance unit (6) a generator (4) which is coupled to a resonator (1) by way of an impedance converter (5) generates a standing wave. The feed line (13) disturbs the properties of the resonator (1), that being detected by the measuring device (7) and evaluated.

Read/write device for electronic memory cards which is protected against vandalism

The card 40 is guided simply by lateral slides 32, 34. The read/write head 14 is arranged in an area B separated from the front area A by a vertical partition 26a, 26b fitted with a slot 44 to allow the contact regions 46 of the card to come opposite the read/write head 14.

READ / WRITE DEVICE FOR ELECTRONIC MEMORY CARDS PROTECTED AGAINST VANDALISM

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MEMORY CARD READER BODY, MEMORY CARD READER BODY, AND CORRESPONDING MEMORY CARD READING TERMINAL

MEMORY CARD READER BODY WITH TWO-SIDED PROTECTION LATCH

DEVICE FOR PROTECTING A CONNECTOR AND A COMMUNICATION WIRE OF A MEMORY CARD READER.

L'invention concerne un dispositif de protection d'un terminal de paiement électronique, comprenant un circuit imprimé électronique et un boîtier. Selon l'invention, ledit dispositif comprend : - dans un volume formé par un premier plan de masse dudit circuit imprimé et un second plan de masse disposé sur une surface interne dudit boîtier, un détecteur capacitif configuré pour délivrer une capacité de référence ; - un microprocesseur de mesure capacitive détectant une variation de capacité dudit détecteur; - des moyens de transmission de ladite variation, lorsqu'une valeur absolue d'une différence entre lesdites capacités de référence et mesurée, excède un seuil prédéterminé. The invention relates to a device for protecting an electronic payment terminal, comprising an electronic printed circuit and a housing. According to the invention, said device comprises: in a volume formed by a first ground plane of said printed circuit and a second ground plane disposed on an internal surface of said housing, a capacitive detector configured to deliver a reference capacitor; a capacitive measurement microprocessor detecting a capacitance variation of said detector; means for transmitting said variation, when an absolute value of a difference between said reference capacitances and measured, exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Method for assembling integrated chip card reader on flexible printed circuit in automatic teller machine in bank, involves integrating integrated circuit card interface chip into card accepting device, where card is processed by chip

Divers modes de réalisation de la présente invention concernent généralement des terminaux de point de vente (POS) sécurisés et, plus particulièrement, des systèmes, des dispositifs et des procédés d'utilisation d'un circuit imprimé souple (FPC) en un seul élément (400) pour assembler un lecteur de carte à puce (204) qui fournit une solution d'interface de carte du commerce, hautement compatible et intégrée pour ces terminaux de POS sécurisés. Un circuit intégré (IC) d'interface de carte à puce (212) est intégré dans un dispositif d'acceptation de carte (306) qui est en outre assemblé sur le FPC (400). Des cadres de module (304) sont fixés sur les côtés supérieur et inférieur (308, 310) sur le FPC (400), et une pluralité de languettes latérales (404A à 404D et 406A à 406E) des côtés supérieur et inférieur (308, 310) sont enroulées autour des bords des cadres de module (304). Les côtés supérieur et inférieur (308, 310) sont en outre pliés à la manière d'un coquillage pour enfermer le dispositif d'acceptation de carte (306), et scellés autour des bords. Une carte (214) insérée à travers une ouverture d'entrée de carte (302) au niveau du FPC (400) est traitée par le circuit intégré d'interface de carte à puce (212) assemblé dans le dispositif d'acceptation de carte (306).

MEMORY CARD READ / WRITE DEVICE WITH ANTI-FRAUD DEVICE

Pour éviter des tentatives de fraude, le lecteur est muni d'un détecteur de fil conducteur frauduleuse disposé dans le couloir d'introduction. Le détecteur comprend une plaque conductrice 50 disposée en travers du couloir. La plaque 50 est alimentée par un courant alternatif 62. Lorsqu'un fil conducteur frauduleux 46 est relié à une lame de contact 26 de la tête de lecture 28, le circuit de détection se referme par couplage capacitif entre le fil 46 et la plaque 50. To avoid fraud attempts, the reader is fitted with a fraudulent conductor detector placed in the entry corridor. The detector comprises a conductive plate 50 disposed across the corridor. The plate 50 is supplied by an alternating current 62. When a fraudulent conductor wire 46 is connected to a contact blade 26 of the read head 28, the detection circuit is closed by capacitive coupling between the wire 46 and the plate 50 .

Memory-card reader fitted with a magnetic tamper detector

The present invention relates to a memory-card reader comprising an introduction board (10) for a memory card (12) and a detector of bogus conductors (12-2) on the card. The detector of bogus conductors comprises a coil (22) wound around a card passage area, a circuit for measuring the impedance of the coil, and means (26) for comparing the measured impedance with a threshold value.

ANTI-FRAUD DEVICE FOR AN ELECTRONIC MEMORY CARD READER

ANTI-FRAUD DEVICE FOR THE READER OF PORTABLE OBJECTS PROVIDED EACH OF AN ELECTRONIC MEMORIZATION CIRCUIT.

Une cavité (11), dans laquelle règne un champ électromagnétique haute fréquence, est disposée, sur le trajet d'introduction de l'objet portatif dans le lecteur, en amont du dispositif de prélèvement (3) prévu sur le lecteur pour prélever les signaux électriques sur le circuit électronique (21) de l'objet portatif. Si une connexion conductrice (25), prévue par un fraudeur pour leurrer le lecteur à l'aide d'un ordinateur portable, par exemple, traverse cette cavité (11), elle se comporte comme une antenne, qui capte un signal à la fréquence du champ électromagnétique. Le signal capté se retrouve parmi les signaux prélevés et sa détection commande l'inhibition du lecteur. L'invention s'applique notamment aux lecteurs pour objets portatifs connus sous le nom de "cartes à puces". A cavity (11), in which a high frequency electromagnetic field prevails, is arranged, on the path for introducing the portable object into the reader, upstream of the sampling device (3) provided on the reader to take the signals. on the electronic circuit (21) of the portable object. If a conductive connection (25), intended by a fraudster to deceive the reader using a laptop computer, for example, passes through this cavity (11), it behaves like an antenna, which picks up a signal at the frequency of the electromagnetic field. The signal picked up is found among the signals sampled and its detection controls the inhibition of the reader. The invention applies in particular to readers for portable objects known under the name of "smart cards".

System for protecting a signal within an electronic device, relying on an insertion of a printed circuit in an insertion slot of a connector

A system is provided for protecting a signal within an electronic device. Such a system includes a connector and a printed circuit. The connector has a generally rectangular parallelepiped shape and includes: at its base, at least one solder termination corresponding to a contact region conveying the signal to be protected; and a slot for inserting a printed circuit. The printed circuit is housed in the insertion slot and shaped so that it covers the solder termination.

Apparatus for prevention of reading of magnetic cards

A card reading machine includes a card reader for reading data on a magnetic card and a device for preventing reading of the data on the magnetic card by illegal card reading devices operatively associated with the card reading machine. The device for preventing may include an oscillator, a driver circuit and a coil for generating electromagnetic signals similar to data on a card. A method for preventing reading of data on a magnetic card by in illegal card reader in operative association with an apparatus having a card reader intended to read the data on the magnetic card includes producing a signal ruining the data collected by the illegal card reader. The apparatus having a card reader may include an insertion slot in which case the method may further include producing the signal near the insertion slot.

Device and method for protecting an electronic system against unauthorized access

The invention relates to an electronic system comprising a printed circuit (30) contained in a package. The system comprises a protection device (32) comprising conducting tracks (74, Pl, P2) carried by the printed circuit and each having a free end; a first integrated circuit (70) connected to the conducting tracks and adapted for detecting a variation in the capacitance seen by each conducting track; and a second integrated circuit (71), optionally merged with the first integrated circuit, comprising a configurable memory (80) for selecting certain of the conducting tracks. The second integrated circuit is adapted for determining that an authorized or unauthorized access has occurred on the basis of the detection of the variation of the capacitance seen by at least one of the selected conducting tracks.

Security element, electronic card, electronic payment terminal and corresponding assembly method.

Élément de sécurité, carte électronique, terminal de paiement électronique et procédé d’assemblage correspondant . La technique propose un élément de sécurité (1), appelé dôme de sécurité, destiné à être collé sur une carte électronique (20), l’élément de sécurité comprenant au moins : une partie métallique (11) destinée à être en contact avec au moins un circuit électrique de ladite carte électronique ; une partie de protection (12) recouvrant ladite partie métallique (11) et présentant une première face (121) comprenant une portion adhésive destinée à assurer le collage dudit élément de sécurité (1) sur ladite carte électronique par un procédé d’assemblage automatique comprenant au moins une étape de refusion, lesdites partie métallique (11) et partie de protection (12) étant résistantes aux températures utilisées pendant ladite étape de refusion. FIGURE 1a Security element, electronic card, electronic payment terminal and corresponding assembly method. The technique proposes a security element (1), called a security dome, intended to be stuck on an electronic card (20), the security element comprising at least: a metal part (11) intended to be in contact with at least at least one electrical circuit of said electronic board; a protective part (12) covering said metal part (11) and having a first face (121) comprising an adhesive portion intended to ensure the bonding of said security element (1) to said electronic card by an automatic assembly process comprising at least one reflow step, said metallic part (11) and protective part (12) being resistant to the temperatures used during said reflow step. FIGURE 1a

Biometric device with smart card function

Terminal having protective shield for input port thereof

An electronic terminal (1) of the type employing a card reading device (12) mounted within the interior thereof accessible through an input port (10) formed in a wall (3) of the terminal (1). A shield (15) formed of an elastomeric material is mounted adjacent the input port (10) of the card reader (12) to prevent the entrance of debris into the interior (7) of the terminal (1). The shield (15) provides at least two opposing movable overlapping flaps (28, 29) extending over the card reader input port (10). The flaps (28, 29) are readily flexible to allow a card (11) to slide therebetween, and automatically flex back to an overlapping closed position when the card (11) is withdrawn. Locator pins (76) and mating holes (77) are provided in said flaps (24, 29) to assure a consistent return to the closed and sealed position. In one embodiment, the shield (80) is made from two half sections (81, 82) which may be either separated or connected via a flexible bridge (85).

Method for producing a memory-card-reading body, corresponding memory-card-reading body and memory-card-reading terminal

The invention relates to a method (30) for producing a memory-card-reading body having a generally rectangular parallelepiped shape, comprising a slot for inserting a memory card, and comprising, on a rear face (400), a receiving element (40) for receiving a memory card connector (62), said receiving element (40) having a pre-determined volumetric shape. According to the technique described, said production method (30) comprises the following successive steps: production (31) of a flexible printed circuit (41) comprising at least two areas which are an area (420) comprising at least one strip conductor (42), and at least one contact area (44); and formation of said receiving element (40) by the overmoulding (35) of said flexible printed circuit (41).

A memory card read/write device provided with an anti-fraud device

In order to avoid attempted fraud, the reader is provided with a detector for detecting a conductor wire disposed fraudulently in the insertion passage. The detector comprises a conducting plate (50) disposed across the passage. The plate (50) is fed with A.C. (62). When a fraudulent conductor wire (46) is connected to one of the contact blades (26) of the read head (28), the detector circuit is looped by capacitive coupling between the wire (46) and the plate (50).

Secured connector

The invention pertains to a system for protecting a signal within an electronic device. According to the invention, such a system comprises: a connector (20) with a generally rectangular parallelepiped shape comprising - at its base, at least one solder termination (22) corresponding to a contact region conveying said signal to be protected; - a slot (21) for inserting a printed circuit; a printed circuit (30) getting housed in said insertion slot and being shaped so that it covers said solder termination.

Fraud-preventing security arrangement for an electrical connector for chip cards

本发明提出一种用于将电子存储卡连接到触点的电连接器(10)的安全装置，连接器(10)包括由绝缘材料构成的水平底板(16)，其具有用于接触该卡连接垫的一组叶片(32a、32b)，该装置包括保护元件(34)，其具有至少部分围绕连接器(10)的底板(16)的至少一个保护导电电路(C1)，其特征在于连接器(10)的水平底板(16)具有至少一个辅助接触叶片(68)，其包括用于连接保护元件(34)的保护电路(C1)的顶部(70)以及用于与连接到检测电路的所述至少一条路径连接的底部(72)。

Secure card reader

A secure card reader (1) includes several security measures. Access to the reader's main circuitry is prevented by an enclosure (9) whose walls contain embedded i conductive paths (18a, 18b, 18c). Breaking or grounding of one of these paths can be detected electronically. A similar arrangement of conductive paths prevent enlarging of a card receiving slot (9c) If tampering is detected using the embedded conductive paths (18a, 18b, 18c), the reader's memory (69) is wiped. The enclosure (9) has apertures (20) in its walls and is held in place by a potting material that extends into the apertures. Means (31, 35) is also provided to detect attempts to probe behind a keypad membrane (7). The contacts (42) for the chip of a chip card are arranged so that their leads all extend away from the card insertion slot.

Smart card connector with fraud protection

A smart card connector with signal blade contacts having signal tails ( 34 a ) lying at the rear end of the connector frame, and with the connector being provided with a shield structure ( 110 ) that prevents a person from fraudulently contacting the signal tails during use of the connector. The shield structure includes a grounded conductive shield ( 40 ) having a rear portion that lies rearward of the signal tails. The conductive shield is mounted on an insulative barrier ( 60 ) that has a front portion ( 112 ) lying over the signal tails during use of the connector. The insulative barrier is pivotally mounted on the frame, between an open position wherein the shield structure leaves a region above the signal tails exposed during soldering, and a protect position wherein the shield structure blocks a region above and rearward of the signal tails.

Biometric identification device with smartcard capabilities

A smartcard-enabled BPID Security Device integrates a smartcard reader with a biometric authentication component to provide secured access to electronic systems. The device allows for an individual to insert a smartcard into an aperture in the physical enclosure of the BPID Security Device, allowing the smartcard and the BPID Security Device to electronically communicate with each other. The smartcard-enabled BPID Security Device is based on a custom application specific integrated circuit that incorporates smartcard terminals, such that the BPID Security Device can communicate directly with an inserted smartcard. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the smartcard-enabled BPID Security Device is based on a commercial off-the-shelf microprocessor, and may communicate with a commercial off-the-shelf microprocessor smartcard receiver using a serial, USB, or other type of communication protocol. The device allows for enrolling a user's credentials onto the smartcard-enabled BPID Security Device. The device also allows for authenticating an individual using the smartcard-enabled BPID Security Device.

Line-based chip card tampering detection

Un dispositivo de transacción (22) para intercambio de información y que tiene circuitos para detectar un intento de manipulación de una interfaz de contacto del dispositivo de transacción, que comprende: una interfaz de contacto (104) que comprende una pluralidad de clavijas; una unidad de procesamiento (120) acoplada a la interfaz de contacto y configurada para ejecutar instrucciones; una pluralidad de líneas de contacto (140) acopladas entre la pluralidad de clavijas de la interfaz de contacto y la unidad de procesamiento; una memoria (122) que tiene las instrucciones almacenadas en ésta, estando la memoria acoplada para proporcionar las instrucciones a la unidad de procesamiento, caracterizado porque las instrucciones están configuradas, cuando se ejecutan, para hacer a la unidad de procesamiento: aplicar una señal no estándar a una o más de las líneas de contacto; medir un valor de respuesta para la señal no estándar; e identificar el intento de manipulación de la interfaz de contacto en base al valor de la respuesta.

Card reader and foreign matter detection method

A card reader for use with a card, the card reader may include a magnetic detector to detect magnetism from the card inserted into an insertion port; a main body part including a card conveyance path; and a card detection sensor structured to detect a tip end of the card. The magnetic detector and the card detection sensor may be disposed at a distance less than a length of the card in the insertion direction. The card reader may further include a control unit that monitors magnetism detected by the magnetic detector when the card detection sensor detects a tip end of an insert inserted into the insertion port, and detects that an object other than the card has been inserted when a movement distance of the insert in a period in which the magnetism is undetected by the magnetic detector is a predetermined value or more.

SECURE MEMORY CARD READER BODY

Fraud detection device for memory card readers

Dispositif pour déceler les tentatives de fraudes électriques sur les lecteurs de cartes à mémoire. Il est prévu pour être placé à l'intérieur des lecteurs, juste derrière les guichets d'introduction des cartes et sur leur passage. Il comprend des moyens mobiles, destinés à être pilotés par une commande extérieure, aptes à obturer ou non toute la largeur de la fente du guichet et associés à des moyens de commutation électrique dont l'état varie selon que lesdits moyens mobiles obturent ou non la fente. Applications dans les publiphones à cartes.

Smart card reader, has bag whose one side forms base of reader and includes recess, which contacts contacting unit such that terminal contact of unit is in recess, and conductor paths of bag are cut through when bag is damaged

The reader has a contacting unit (2) inserted through a card inserting opening and arranged in a bag (6) opened at the opening, where the bag has a finely woven conducting path structure having continuous conductor paths. The bag is formed by overlapping sections formed from a conductor path foil, where the sections include conductor ends electrically connected to a conductor. A side of the bag forms a base of the reader and includes a recess, which contacts the unit such that a terminal contact of the unit is within the recess. The conductor paths are cut through when the bag is damaged.

CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR A CHIP CARD HAVING MEANS FOR PROTECTING AGAINST FRAUD

Tamper-proof card reader with a printed drill resistant PCB structure

Bei einem Kartenleser (1) zum Datenaustausch mit einer Chipkarte (2), der ein Kartenlesergehäuse (5) mit einer Karteneinführöffnung (4) und eine im Kartenlesergehäuse (5) angeordnete Kontaktiereinheit (6) zum Datenaustausch mit einer durch die Karteneinführöffnung (4) in das Kartenlesergehäuse (5) eingeführten Chipkarte (2), aufweist, ist erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen, dass das Kartenlesergehäuse (5) eine die Kontaktiereinheit (6) aufnehmende Gehäusewanne (10) aus Kunststoff und eine die Wannenöffnung verschließende Leiterplatte (11) aufweist, dass die Gehäusewanne (10) innenseitig mit einer Bohrschutzfolie (12) hinterspritzt ist, deren Folieninnenseite flächendeckend eine nicht-selbsttragende Bohrschutz-Leiterbahnstruktur (13) aufweist, und die Leiterplatte (11) flächendeckend eine Bohrschutz-Leiterbahnstruktur (14) aufweist, und dass die Leiterplatte (11) ringsum mit dem Wannenrand (19) und mit der Bohrschutz-Leiterbahnstruktur (13) der hinterspritzten Bohrschutzfolie (12) verklebt ist.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR CARD CONTAINING ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT AND DEVICE AND FRAUD DETECTION PROCEDURE THROUGH ITS APPLICATION.

EL CONECTOR ELECTRICO ESTA DESTINADO A RECIBIR UNA TARJETA DE MEMORIA DE FORMA PLANA, QUE CONTIENE UN CIRCUITO ELECTRONICO (28) Y QUE LLEVA, SOBRE UNA DE SUS GRANDES CARAS, CONTACTOS OHMICOS (26) QUE, DURANTE LA UTILIZACION DE LA TARJETA, FORMAN ENLACES ELECTRICOS CON CONTACTOS COMPLEMENTARIOS QUE EQUIPAN EL CONECTOR. PARA PERMITIR LA DETECCION DE LAS FALSAS TARJETAS, EL CONECTOR COMPRENDE UN SENSOR ACORDADO (24) DE DETECCION DE CAMPO ELECTROMAGNETICO, COLOCADO EN UNA ZONA COMPRENDIDA ENTRE UNA RANURA DE ENTRADA DE LA TARJETA EN EL CONECTOR Y EL EMPLAZAMIENTO OCUPADO POR EL CIRCUITO ELECTRONICO (28) DE LA TARJETA EN EL CONECTOR CUANDO LA TARJETA OCUPA LA POSICION PARA LA CUAL SUS CONTACTOS OHMICOS FORMAN ENLACES CON LOS CONTACTOS QUE EQUIPAN EL CONECTOR. THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IS INTENDED TO RECEIVE A MEMORY CARD IN A FLAT FORM, WHICH CONTAINS AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT (28) AND THAT CARRIES, ON ONE OF ITS GREAT FACES, OHMIC CONTACTS (26) WHICH, DURING THE USE OF THE CARD, FORM LINKS ELECTRICAL WITH COMPLEMENTARY CONTACTS THAT EQUIP THE CONNECTOR. TO ALLOW THE DETECTION OF FALSE CARDS, THE CONNECTOR INCLUDES AN AGREED ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD DETECTION SENSOR (24), PLACED IN A ZONE INCLUDED BETWEEN A CARD ENTRY SLOT IN THE CONNECTOR AND THE ELECTRICALLY OCCUPIED LOCATION ( ) OF THE CARD IN THE CONNECTOR WHEN THE CARD OCCUPIES THE POSITION FOR WHICH ITS OHMIC CONTACTS FORM LINKS WITH THE CONTACTS THAT EQUIP THE CONNECTOR.

Protection against manipulation and through-drilling for an apparatus to be connected to an electrical circuit

Smart card reader having a housing, in which contact elements are arranged which are suitable for making contact with a smart card and can be electrically connected with a connection, and wherein a safety screen surrounds the housing at least in the region of undesirable manipulations and preferably also surrounds the connection.

Safety arrangement for protecting electrical connector, has conducting element connected to detection circuit such that attempt of drilling element using drilling part, to attain contact strips, causes state change in detection circuit

The arrangement has an electrical conducting element (34) connected to a detection circuit such that an attempt of drilling the conducting element using a drilling part such as a metal drill, for attaining electrical contact strips (32, 32a), causes a state change in the detection circuit. The conducting element has conductor paths (36) arranged to constitute a protection network (40) and extends with respect to a zone (Z) of the contact strips to be protected, without electrical contact with the contact strips.

Electronic board provided with security functions and method for ensuring electronic board security

An electronic card is disclosed including circuits of the protected zone include at least one control circuit. The electronic card further includes another zone defining a non-protected environment; the circuits of this zone do not need to comply with the distance constraint. The communication between the circuits of the protected zone and the non-protected environment is carried out by a communication circuit allowing or not allowing the electrical signals to pass. The passage of the electrical signals in the communication circuit is conditioned by an electrical control signal sent by the control circuit. Also disclosed is a method allowing the control circuit to be blocked if the electrical status of the signal controlling the passage of the signals does not correspond to the status imposed by the control circuit.

Electronic device and protection mechanism thereof

An electronic device includes a protection mechanism, a first circuit board having a first electronic loop, and a second circuit board having a second electronic loop. The protection mechanism is disposed between the first circuit board and the second circuit board, and includes a frame and a first flexible board. The first flexible board includes a first connector, and a first wire mesh used for forming a third electronic loop. When trace breaking occurs to any one, any two, or all of the electronic loops, the first, the second, and the third electronic loops are forced to break, thereby protecting data saved in the electronic device from being read inappropriately, so as to avoid data to be stolen.

Apparatus for prevention of reading of magnetic cards

Card reader with a conductor path structure with a plastic injection moulded component

The molded part i.e. front wall (10), has a strip conductor structure (13) i.e. drilling protection strip conductor structure, formed by a plastic film circuit board i.e. polyimide film circuit board, which is attached at a surface of the molded part. A plastic film i.e. PET film, is arranged between the plastic film circuit board and the molded part. The plastic film is firmly bonded or laminated on the plastic film circuit board and integrally formed with the molded part using an in-mold injection molding process. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a card reader (2) a film composite (3) a method for manufacturing a strip conductor structure.

Memory card reader with a magnetic fraud detector

Electronic board provided with security functions and method for ensuring electronic board security

In order to prevent sensitive signals interception between electronic circuits (2.2, 2.3) on an electronic board (2.1), these circuits are positioned in a secure zone in such a way that they are no more than a predetermined distance apart. The circuits in the secure zone include at least a control circuit (2.2). The electronic board also includes a further zone defining a non-secure environment in which the spacing constraint does not apply to the circuits (2.4) therein. Communication between the circuits in the secure zone and the non-secure environment takes place via a communication circuit (2.5) which either lets through or bars the electrical signals. The flow of electrical signals through the communication circuit is controlled by an electrical control signal (2.6) from the control circuit. The invention also concerns a method for locking the control circuit when the electrical status of the signal flow control signal does not match the status applied by the control circuit.

Support entering into the fabrication of an electronic device, corresponding memory card connector, memory card read terminal and manufacturing method

The technique described relates to a support (38) entering into the fabrication of an electronic device, said support comprising at least one component to be protected (21) and at least one three-dimensional element (34, 35, 36) of height at least equal to the height of an electronic component, said three-dimensional element being disposed laterally opposite said at least one component to be protected (21). According to the technique described, said three-dimensional element (34, 35, 36) is chiefly constituted of a permanent assembling material (51).

ELECTRONIC CARD WITH SECURITY FUNCTIONS

A kind of card reading method, payment terminal and terminal device

本发明适用于支付终端技术领域，提供了一种读卡方法、支付终端及终端设备，其中，读卡方法应用于支付终端，支付终端具备磁条卡、接触式IC卡和非接触式IC卡读卡功能，读卡方法包括：开启磁条卡读头、接触式IC卡读头和非接触式IC卡线圈；检测读卡动作；其中，读卡动作包括插卡动作、刷卡动作和挥卡动作；若检测到插卡动作，则关闭非接触式IC卡线圈；在卡达到支付终端的卡槽底部时，对卡进行上电操作；若卡上电成功，则控制接触式IC卡读头读卡；若卡上电失败，则在检测到刷卡动作时，控制磁条卡读头读卡；若检测到挥卡动作，则控制非接触式IC卡线圈读卡。本发明有效消除了小体积支付终端的读卡干扰问题，降低了读卡程序的开发难度。

Anti-tampering protection for magnetic stripe reader

一种包括磁头组件的磁条阅读装置，所述磁头组件包括安装元件，所述安装元件限定出外围防篡改包围件；至少一个具有输出触点的信息阅读传感器，所述传感器安装在所述安装元件中；以及与所述至少一个信息阅读传感器的输出触点接合的扁平电缆，一部分所述扁平电缆配置成位于所述输出触点上方的对折结构，由此对输出触点提供防篡改保护，所述传感器的所述输出触点和配置成对折结构的所述扁平电缆的所述部分位于所述外围防篡改包围件内。此外，本发明还涉及一种销售点装置、一种磁头组件以及一种制造磁头组件的方法。

Secure mode for electronic access control readers.

Un lector electrónico puede operar en un modo normal. El lector puede evaluar criterios para determinar si continúa operando en el modo normal u opera en un modo seguro. El modo seguro puede incluir desactivar la funcionalidad del lector. El desactivar la funcionalidad puede incluir por lo menos uno de inhabilitar la funcionalidad de lectura por credencial, inhabilitar la funcionalidad del procesamiento por credencial e inhabilitar la funcionalidad de comunicación.

BODY FOR READING SECURE MEMORY CARDS

L'invention se rapporte à un corps de lecteur de cartes à mémoire (21) de forme globalement parallélépipédique rectangle comprenant une fente d'insertion (211) d'une carte à mémoire et un logement de réception d'un connecteur de carte à mémoire (20), ledit corps de lecteur (21) comprenant un capot supérieur (21B) et une base inférieure (21A). Selon la technique proposée, un tel corps comprend en outre un circuit imprimé (21C) fixé sur une face supérieure dudit capot supérieur (21B), ledit circuit imprimé (21C) comprenant au moins un élément de protection. The invention relates to a memory card reader body (21) of generally rectangular parallelepiped shape comprising an insertion slot (211) of a memory card and a receiving housing of a memory card connector. (20), said reader body (21) comprising an upper cover (21B) and a lower base (21A). According to the proposed technique, such a body further comprises a printed circuit (21C) fixed on an upper face of said upper cover (21B), said printed circuit (21C) comprising at least one protection element.

Device and method for protecting an electronic system against unauthorized access

The invention relates to an electronic system comprising a printed circuit (30) contained in a package. The system comprises a protection device (32) comprising conducting tracks (74, P1, P2) carried by the printed circuit and each having a free end; a first integrated circuit (70) connected to the conducting tracks and adapted for detecting a variation in the capacitance seen by each conducting track; and a second integrated circuit (71), optionally merged with the first integrated circuit, comprising a configurable memory (80) for selecting certain of the conducting tracks. The second integrated circuit is adapted for determining that an authorized or unauthorized access has occurred on the basis of the detection of the variation of the capacitance seen by at least one of the selected conducting tracks.

Anti-tampering protection for magnetic stripe reader

A magnetic stripe reading device including a magnetic head assembly including a mounting element, at least one information reading sensor having output contacts, the sensor being mounted in the mounting element and a flat cable coupled to the output contacts of the at least one information reading sensor, a portion of the flat cable being arranged in a doubled-over configuration over the output contacts, thereby to provide anti-tampering protection to the output contacts.

Card reader

Disclosed is a card reader which has a comparatively simple construction and is capable of appropriately detecting whether or not a magnetic head for skimming has been attached thereto. A card reader (1) is provided with: a magnetic head (3) which reads magnetic data recorded on a card and/or records magnetic data onto a card; a card insertion unit (7) which has an insertion opening (6) into which a card is inserted formed therein; and a metal sensor (13) which detects that a foreign body containing metal material has been attached to the front surface side of the card insertion unit (7). The metal sensor (13) is arranged in substantially the same position as the arrangement position of the magnetic head (3), in the width direction of the card.

2-in-1 connector structure for multi-storage media

다저장매체를 위한 2-in-1 커넥터구조는 기판, 슬롯 및 단자베이스를 구비하도록 구성된다. 그 때문에, 개방공간에 제1메모리카드가 삽입되는 동안, 복수의 제1메모리카드의 접촉부들은 제1메모리카드에 접근하기 위한 제1단자들과 접촉될 수 있다. 개방공간에 제2메모리카드를 삽입하는 동안, 복수의 제2메모리카드의 접촉부들은 제2메모리카드에 접근하기 위한 제2단자들과 접촉될 수 있다. The 2-in-1 connector structure for multi-storage media is configured to have a substrate, a slot and a terminal base. Therefore, while the first memory card is inserted into the open space, the contact portions of the plurality of first memory cards can contact the first terminals for accessing the first memory card. While the second memory card is inserted into the open space, the contact portions of the plurality of second memory cards may be in contact with the second terminals for accessing the second memory card.

Device for reading and writing prepaid cards

Memory card read/write device provided with an anti-fraud device

In order to avoid attempted fraud, the reader is provided with a detector for detecting a conductor wire disposed fraudulently in the insertion passage. The detector comprises a conducting plate (50) disposed across the passage. The plate (50) is fed with A.C. (62). When a fraudulent conductor wire (46) is connected to one of the contact blades (26) of the read head (28), the detector circuit is looped by capacitive coupling between the wire (46) and the plate (50).

Card reader

A card reader comprises an entry slot to allow access for a card into the interior of the card reader along a predetermined passage. The card reader further comprises a controller and an image capture device arranged so as to monitor the interior of the card reader.

Anti-fraud device for portable object reader comprising an electronic memory-circuit

A cavity (11), in which is established a high-frequency electromagnetic field, is arranged, on the insertion path of the portable object into the reader, upstream from the pickoff device (3) provided on the reader for picking off the electrical signals on the electronic circuit (21) of the portable object. If a conducting connection (25), provided by a fraudster in order to deceive the reader with the aid of a portable computer, for example, crosses this cavity (11), it behaves like an antenna, which senses a signal at the frequency of the electromagnetic field. The signal sensed is found amoung the signals picked off and its detection controls inhibition of the reader. The invention applies especially to readers for portable objects known by the name of "chip cards". <IMAGE>

A memory card read/write device provided with an anti-fraud device

In order to avoid attempted fraud, the reader is provided with a detector for detecting a conductor wire disposed fraudulently in the insertion passage. The detector comprises a conducting plate (50) disposed across the passage. The plate (50) is fed with A.C. (62). When a fraudulent conductor wire (46) is connected to one of the contact blades (26) of the read head (28), the detector circuit is looped by capacitive coupling between the wire (46) and the plate (50).

Automatic transaction device

The present invention, by providing a sensor capable of detecting the removal of a card inlet fitting, makes it possible to detect the removal of the card inlet fitting and to reliably prevent the occurrence of illegal activities such as card skimming and so forth. An automatic transaction device that a user operates to execute transactions has: a card inlet fitting (16) in which is formed a card inlet (16a) into which the user's card is inserted; an input unit by which the user inputs a personal identification number used for authenticating the identity of the person; a case to which the card inlet fitting (16) is removably mounted; a sensor which is capable of detecting the removal of the card inlet fitting (16) from the case; and a control unit which controls the operation of the automatic transaction device. If the sensor detects that the card inlet fitting (16) has been removed from the case, the control unit renders the automatic transaction device inoperable.

Support entering into the fabrication of an electronic device, memory card connector, memory card reading terminal and method of fabrication corresponding thereto

The technique described relates to a support (38) entering into the fabrication of an electronic device, said support comprising at least one component to be protected (21) and at least one three-dimensional element (34, 35, 36) of height at least equal to the height of an electronic component, said three-dimensional element being disposed laterally opposite said at least one component to be protected (21). According to the technique described, said three-dimensional element (34, 35, 36) is chiefly constituted of a permanent assembling material (51).

Secure body of a memory card reader

The invention relates to a body (20) of a memory card reader having an overall rectangular parallelepiped shape including a slot (30) for inserting a memory card. According to the invention, such a reader body includes, on a rear surface (21) thereof, a recess (22) for receiving a memory card connector (10), said receiving recess (22) being of a predetermined volume shape and including at least one conductive track.

A Chip Module having a Protective Layer

A chip module (1) comprising a chip (10) and a contact plate (6) in communication with said chip (10), further comprising a protective layer (15) positioned between the contact plate (6) and the chip (10).

DEVICE FOR DISPOSAL OF FRAUD REQUESTS ON A DEVICE FOR READING AND WRITING ON A CARD CARD

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MEMORY CARD READER BODY, MEMORY CARD READER BODY, AND CORRESPONDING MEMORY CARD READING TERMINAL

La technique décrite se rapporte à un procédé de fabrication (30) d'un corps de lecteur de carte à mémoire de forme globalement parallélépipédique rectangle comprenant une fente d'insertion d'une carte à mémoire, et comprenant, sur une face postérieure (400), un logement de réception (40) d'un connecteur de carte à mémoire (62), ledit logement de réception (40) étant d'une forme volumique prédéterminée. Selon la technique décrite, ledit procédé de fabrication (30) comprend les étapes successives suivantes: - obtention (31) d'un circuit imprimé flexible (41) comprenant au moins deux zones : - une zone (420) comprenant au moins une piste conductrice (42), et au moins une zone de contact (44), - formation dudit logement de réception (40) par surmoulage (35) dudit circuit imprimé flexible (41).

A card reader

Secure card reader

A secure card reader (1) includes several security measures. Access to the reader's main circuitry is prevented by an enclosure (9) whose walls contain embedded i conductive paths (18a, 18b, 18c). Breaking or grounding of one of these paths can be detected electronically. A similar arrangement of conductive paths prevent enlarging of a card receiving slot (9c) If tampering is detected using the embedded conductive paths (18a, 18b, 18c), the reader's memory (69) is wiped. The enclosure (9) has apertures (20) in its walls and is held in place by a potting material that extends into the apertures. Means (31, 35) is also provided to detect attempts to probe behind a keypad membrane (7). The contacts (42) for the chip of a chip card are arranged so that their leads all extend away from the card insertion slot.

Kit and method for improving the security of a card reader

A kit and method for improving the security of a card reader 20 is disclosed. The kit comprises a plurality of wafers 42-46 for insertion individually into the card reader via the card slot (22), wherein each wafer is shaped and/or sized such that the wafer can be inserted through the card slot in an insertion direction 25 and positioned in a cavity 26 in the card reader. The plurality of wafers is configured to couple together when inside the cavity to form a stack of wafers (71) which prevent the subsequent insertion of a skimming device. The wafers could comprise protrusions or edges 52a-c designed to contact internal structures (56) of the cavity. The wafers could be provided with adhesive so that they form a bonded stack.

Secure body of memory card reader

The invention relates to a body (20) of a memory card reader having an overall rectangular parallelepiped shape including a slot (30) for inserting a memory card. According to the invention, such a reader body includes, on a rear surface (21) thereof, a recess (22) for receiving a memory card connector (10), said receiving recess (22) being of a predetermined volume shape and including at least one conductive track.

Method for managing a secure terminal

The invention concerns a method solving security problems resulting from the addition of a security circuit to a smart card reading terminal by providing said security circuit with means for counting (36) the number of times (34) the security circuit is activated for certain sensitive operations. When the total of said operations reaches a fixed value (33), the security circuit is prevented from operating until it is re-initialised (38) again. Optionally the circuit may have to be replaced by another.