Mobile communication device with electronic token repository and method
First Claim
1. The method for electronic token communication comprising:
- establishing a first secure communication link with a token issuer to receive a token, the token being an electronic object;
securely storing the token in a mobile communication device; and
establishing a second secure communication link with a token processor to collect information from the token or deposit information to the token.
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Abstract
A mobile communication device includes a token repository for securely storing one or more tokens. The tokens are electronic or software objects that may represent, for example, coupons, tickets, electronic money, a membership card, an identification card, a doctor'"'"'s appointment or a meeting. A token may be purchased from a token issuer or may be received for free. Tokens may be received automatically in accordance with a policy manger of the device. A token is checked-in over a secure communication link established with the token issuer. At the time of use, the token may be checked-out over a secure communication link established with a token processor. The device includes a communication interface to establish the secure communication links with token issuers and token processors in accordance with one or more wireless communication techniques. The device may also include a security processor to enforce and implement security requirements of checking in, storing and checking out tokens.
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22 Claims
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1. The method for electronic token communication comprising:
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establishing a first secure communication link with a token issuer to receive a token, the token being an electronic object;
securely storing the token in a mobile communication device; and
establishing a second secure communication link with a token processor to collect information from the token or deposit information to the token. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A mobile communication device comprising:
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a token repository to securely store a token, the token being an electronic object; and
a security processor to provide first secure communications with a token issuer for receiving the token and to provide second secure communications with a token processor for either collection of information from or deposit of information to the token. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A processing system comprising:
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a security processor to establish a first secure communication link with a token issuer to receive a token, and to establish a second secure communication link with a token processor for use of the token, the token being an electronic object; and
a token repository to securely store the token. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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