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Transaction system security method and apparatus

  • US 5,048,085 A
  • Filed: 10/06/1989
  • Issued: 09/10/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/06/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A security device comprising:

  • a data processor;

    memory connected to said processor;

    data input and output means connected to said processor;

    secure session establishing means programmed into said security device for controlling said processor to establish a secure session with another device;

    an authorization profile stored in said memory, said profile defining the authority of a user of said security device to cause said processor to execute programmed commands;

    transfer means for transferring at least part of said authorization profile from said security device to said another device for controlling said another device in accordance with said authority of said user defined in said authorization profile.

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