Personal access management system
First Claim
1. In a system comprising an initialized processing device having a set of processed parameters and a master key code stored therein, and uninitialized storage device, a method for initializing the storage device, comprising the steps of:
- generating a processing device key code;
processing said set of processed parameters using said processing device key code to derive a set of de-processed parameters;
retrieving said master key code from the processing device;
processing said set of de-processed parameters using said master key code to derive a new set of processed parameters; and
storing said new set of processed parameters onto the storage device to initialize the storage device.
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Abstract
A multi-component system for linking a user to a product or service provider includes a user processing device, a storage device, and a provider device. The storage device stores provider-specific application software, user-specific data, and a file management program. The storage device and the processing device are coupled to each other to form a user device which communicates with the provider device. Under direction of the file management program, the processing device carries out a recognition methodology which determines whether the processing device and the storage device are authorized to operate with each other. This aspect of the system makes it possible to render the storage device operable only with a specific user processing device, referred to as the principal processing device. This, in turn, reduces the possibility of fraud since the storage device cannot be used without the principal processing device. Once it is determined that the processing and storage devices are authorized to interact with each other, the processing device executes the provider-specific application software to exchange information with the provider device. Together, the user and provider devices implement unique recognition and comprehension methodologies to ensure that the parties are authorized to communicate with each other and to ensure that the information exchanged cannot be understood by third parties. Overall, the system provides a highly secure mechanism for transferring information from one party to another.
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Citations
45 Claims
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1. In a system comprising an initialized processing device having a set of processed parameters and a master key code stored therein, and uninitialized storage device, a method for initializing the storage device, comprising the steps of:
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generating a processing device key code; processing said set of processed parameters using said processing device key code to derive a set of de-processed parameters; retrieving said master key code from the processing device; processing said set of de-processed parameters using said master key code to derive a new set of processed parameters; and storing said new set of processed parameters onto the storage device to initialize the storage device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. In a system comprising an initialized processing device having a set of processed parameters stored therein, and an uninitialized storage device, a method for initializing the storage device, comprising the steps of:
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generating a processing device key code; processing said set of processed parameters using said processing device key code to derive a set of de-processed parameters; generating a master key code; processing said set of de-processed parameters using said master key code to derive a new set of processed parameters; and storing said new set of processed parameters onto the storage device to initialize the storage device. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. In a system comprising an initialized processing device having a set of processed parameters and a master key code stored therein, and an uninitialized storage device, a method for initializing the storage device, comprising the steps of:
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receiving a dynamic personal identification number (DPIN) from a user; verifying that said DPIN is correct; in response to a determination that said DPIN is correct, generating a processing device key code using said DPIN; processing said set of processed parameters using said processing device key code to derive a set of de-processed parameters; retrieving said master key code from the processing device; processing said set of de-processed parameters using said master key code to derive a new set of processed parameters; and storing said new set of processed parameters into the storage device to initialize the storage device. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A storage device for interacting with a processing device having a set of processed parameters and a master key code stored therein, said storage device comprising:
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a first storage unit; means for causing the processing device to generate a processing device key code; means for causing the processing device to process said set of processed parameters using said processing device key code to derive a set of de-processed parameters; means for causing the processing device to retrieve said master key code from the processing device; means for causing the processing device to process said set of de-processed parameters using said master key code to derive a new set of processed parameters; and means for causing the processing device to store said new set of processed parameters into said first storage unit to initialize said storage device. - View Dependent Claims (25)
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26. A storage device for interacting with a processing device having a set of processed parameters stored therein, said storage device comprising:
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a first storage unit; means for causing the processing device to generate a processing device key code; means for causing the processing device to process said set of processed parameters using said processing device key code to derive a set of de-processed parameters; means for causing the processing device to generate a master key code; means for causing the processing device to process said set of de-processed parameters using said master key code to derive a new set of processed parameters; and means for causing the processing device to store said new set of processed parameters into said first storage unit to initialize said storage device. - View Dependent Claims (27)
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28. A storage device for interacting with a processing device having a set of processed parameters and a master key code stored therein and a user interface, said storage device comprising:
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a first storage unit; means for causing the processing device to receive a dynamic personal identification number (DPIN) from a user via the user interface; means for causing the processing device to verify that said DPIN is correct; means for causing the processing device to generate, in response to a determination that said DPIN is correct, a processing device key code using said DPIN; means for causing the processing device to process said set of processed parameters using said processing device key code to derive a set of de-processed parameters; means for causing the processing device to retrieve said master key code from the processing device; means for causing the processing device to process said set of de-processed parameters using said master key code to derive a new set of processed parameters; and means for causing the processing device to store said new set of processed parameters into said first storage unit to initialize said storage device. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A processing assembly, comprising:
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a processing device comprising a processor, a memory coupled to said processor having a set of processed parameters and a master key code stored therein, and a storage device interface coupled to said processor for receiving one of a number of individual storage devices; and a storage device for coupling to said storage device interface, said storage device comprising; a first storage unit; means for causing said processor to generate a processing device key code; means for causing said processor to process said set of processed parameters using said processing device key code to derive a set of de-processed parameters; means for causing said processor to retrieve said master key code from said memory; means for causing said processor to process said set of de-processed parameters using said master key code to derive a new set of processed parameters; and means for causing said processor to store said new set of processed parameters into said first storage unit to initialize said storage device. - View Dependent Claims (36)
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37. A processing assembly, comprising:
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a processing device comprising a processor, a memory coupled to said processor having a set of processed parameters stored therein, and a storage device interface coupled to said processor for receiving one of a number of individual storage devices; and a storage device for coupling to said storage device interface, said storage device comprising; a first storage unit; means for causing said processor to generate a processing device key code; means for causing said processor to process said set of processed parameters using said processing device key code to derive a set of de-processed parameters; means for causing said processor to generate a master key code; means for causing said processor to process said set of de-processed parameters using said master key code to drive a new set of processed parameters; and means for causing said processor to store said new set of processed parameters into said first storage unit to initialize said storage device. - View Dependent Claims (38)
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39. A processing assembly, comprising:
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a processing device comprising a processor, a memory coupled to said processor having a set of processed parameters and a master key code stored therein, a user interface coupled to said processor, and a storage device interface coupled to said processor for receiving one of a number of individual storage devices; and a storage device for coupling to said storage device interface, said storage device comprising; a first storage unit; means for causing said processor to receive a dynamic personal identification number (DPIN) from a user via said user interface; means for causing said processor to verify that said DPIN is correct; means for causing said processor to generate, in response to a determination that said DPIN is correct, a processing device key code using said DPIN; means for causing said processor to process said set of processed parameters using said processing device key code to derive a set of de-processed parameters; means for causing said processor to retrieve said master key code from said memory; means for causing said processor to process said set of de-processed parameters using said master key code to derive a new set of processed parameters; and means for causing said processor to store said new set of processed parameters into said first storage unit to initialize said storage device. - View Dependent Claims (40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45)
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Specification