Old modified smart card or similar apparatus having a remote inspection capability
First Claim
1. A method for inspecting an apparatus, said apparatus having a capability to decode and respond to a response request message transmitted to said apparatus by generating and displaying a secure output message, and also having an automatic deactivation capability, said method comprising the steps of:
- a) transmitting said response request message addressed to said apparatus, said secure output message prompting an authorized possessor of said apparatus to send a response reflecting said secure output message to an originator of said response request message;
b) if a message reflecting said secure output message is not received before the occurrence of a predetermined event, automatically controlling said apparatus to deactivate; and
c. if said message reflecting said secure output message is received before the occurrence of said predetermined event, transmitting a response confirmation message addressed to said apparatus and thereafter ignoring occurrence of said predetermined event.
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for remote inspection of a smart card or similar apparatus. A smart card includes an antenna and receiver for receiving transmitted messages and a display. The smart card responds to a response request message to display a secure output message prompting a user of the smart card to respond to the party originating the message. When a valid response is received a response confirmation message is transmitted to the smart card. If a response is not received or is invalid a deactivate command message is transmitted to the smart card. If a response request message is not received within a first time period, or if a response confirmation is not received within a second time period after a response request is received, or if an attempt is made to use the card after a response request is received and before a response confirmation is received, the card will deactivate itself.
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16 Claims
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1. A method for inspecting an apparatus, said apparatus having a capability to decode and respond to a response request message transmitted to said apparatus by generating and displaying a secure output message, and also having an automatic deactivation capability, said method comprising the steps of:
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a) transmitting said response request message addressed to said apparatus, said secure output message prompting an authorized possessor of said apparatus to send a response reflecting said secure output message to an originator of said response request message; b) if a message reflecting said secure output message is not received before the occurrence of a predetermined event, automatically controlling said apparatus to deactivate; and c. if said message reflecting said secure output message is received before the occurrence of said predetermined event, transmitting a response confirmation message addressed to said apparatus and thereafter ignoring occurrence of said predetermined event. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11)
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8. A portable apparatus comprising:
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a) an antenna; b) a receiver responsive to said antenna for receiving transmitted messages; c) decoder means responsive to said receiver for decoding said transmitted messages; d) input/output means for inputting information to, and outputting information from, said apparatus; e) data processing means responsive to said input/output means for transacting information exchanges with external devices and responsive to said decoder means for generating output messages; and f) display means for displaying said output messages;
whereing) said processing means is further for; g1) responding to a first decoded, response request message to generate a secure output message; and g2) responding to a predetermined event occurring after receipt of said response request message to deactivate said apparatus;
whereinh) wherein said output message prompts an authorized possessor of said apparatus to send a response reflecting said secure output message to an originator of said response request message; and i) said processing means is further for responding to a second decoded, response confirmation message to thereafter ignore occurrence of said predetermined event. - View Dependent Claims (9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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