PERSONALISATION OF PORTABLE DATA SUPPORTS
First Claim
1. A method for selecting a personalization interface of a portable data carrier for personalizing the data carrier by loading personalization data into a memory of the data carrier by means of a personalization method, comprising the steps of:
- recognizing the personalization method of the data carrier;
activating a personalization interface of the data carrier, said interface being coordinated with the recognized personalization method;
loading of the personalization data into the memory by the personalization method via the activated personalization interface.
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Abstract
For personalizing a portable data carrier (1), a selection device (8) of the data carrier (1) analyzes commands (23) which the data carrier (1) receives from a personalization device (20) within the framework of a personalization method. If the commands (23) are recognized by the selection device (8) as belonging to a certain personalization method, the selection device (8) activates that personalization interface (9) of the data carrier (1) that supports said personalization method. The automatic selection of one of a plurality of personalization interfaces (9) installed on the data carrier (1) permits a flexible personalization of the data carrier (1) independently of any proprietary personalization methods.
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1. A method for selecting a personalization interface of a portable data carrier for personalizing the data carrier by loading personalization data into a memory of the data carrier by means of a personalization method, comprising the steps of:
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recognizing the personalization method of the data carrier; activating a personalization interface of the data carrier, said interface being coordinated with the recognized personalization method; loading of the personalization data into the memory by the personalization method via the activated personalization interface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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- 11. A portable data carrier, comprising a processor, a memory and a personalization interface which is coordinated with a personalization method which loads personalization data from outside the data carrier into the memory upon a personalization of the data carrier, at least one further personalization interface which is coordinated with a further personalization method, and a selection device which is adapted to recognize a personalization method carrying out the personalization and to activate, for loading the personalization data, the personalization interface coordinated with the recognized personalization method.
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