REMOVABLE MODULE IN PERSONAL HANDHELD DEVICES FOR PERSONAL INFORMATION EXCHANGE
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1. A method to be executed at least in part in a computing device for providing personal information exchange associated with a personal handheld device, the method comprising:
- enabling a personal information exchange module to be plugged into the personal handheld device, wherein the module is configured to coordinate execution of an information exchange application such that sensitive code and sensitive data associated with the information exchange application is protected within the module;
activating the information exchange application; and
performing a personal information exchange transaction by communicating with a computing device through the module.
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Abstract
A personal information exchange module in a standardized form is used as a plug-in to a personal handheld device for information exchange such as financial transactions, facility access, medical information exchange, and the like while protecting sensitive code and data associated with the module by separating those from the operating environment of the personal handheld device. Functional capabilities of the module may also be adjusted based on available power from the personal handheld device.
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20 Claims
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1. A method to be executed at least in part in a computing device for providing personal information exchange associated with a personal handheld device, the method comprising:
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enabling a personal information exchange module to be plugged into the personal handheld device, wherein the module is configured to coordinate execution of an information exchange application such that sensitive code and sensitive data associated with the information exchange application is protected within the module; activating the information exchange application; and performing a personal information exchange transaction by communicating with a computing device through the module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A removable personal information exchange module to be plugged into a personal handheld device, the module comprising:
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a memory; a data store for storing sensitive data; a processor coupled to the memory and the data store, wherein the processor is configured to execute program instructions for; in response to one of a user indication and detection of a terminal, activate an information exchange application for exchanging personal data with the terminal for performing one of;
a financial transaction, a facility access transaction, an exchange of medical information transaction, and a personal identity information exchange transaction;storing received and updated data in the data store; and upon completion of the transaction, provide a feedback to the user through the personal handheld device; and a communication circuit for communicating with the terminal employing one of;
wireless communication, wired communication, optical communication, and near field communication. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A computer-readable storage medium with instructions stored thereon for enabling performance of financial transactions through a portable communication device, the instructions comprising:
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activating a financial transaction application controlled by a removable module plugged into the portable communication device in response to a user indication through the portable communication device; communicating with a terminal to provide personal data associated with the user for performing the financial transaction; updating data stored in the removable module based on the performed transaction; in response to detecting a drop of an available power level of the portable communication device, adjusting at least one capability of the removable module such that the transaction can be completed even if the portable communication device is turned off due to lack of power; and providing a feedback to the user upon completion of the transaction. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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