Data encrypted touchscreen
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1. A secure touchscreen system, comprising;
- a touchscreen for receiving user inputs;
tamper resistant means including a system controller and an encryption module for processing the user inputs, the touchscreen being securely connected to the system controller for passing the user inputs from the touchscreen to the system controller;
a first bus connectable to the system controller for receiving the user inputs in a normal mode; and
a second bus connectable to the system controller for activating the encryption module and for receiving the user inputs in an encrypted mode.
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Abstract
A secure touchscreen is provided, comprising a touchscreen and touchscreen controller for receiving inputs, a system controller, an encryption module and two external buses. The controller, system controller and encryption module are embedded in a mass of material to prevent unauthorized access of the inputs. Furthermore, the first external bus is used to operate and communicate with an external system in an encrypted mode, while the second external bus is used to operate and communicate with the external system in a normal mode.
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1. A secure touchscreen system, comprising;
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a touchscreen for receiving user inputs; tamper resistant means including a system controller and an encryption module for processing the user inputs, the touchscreen being securely connected to the system controller for passing the user inputs from the touchscreen to the system controller; a first bus connectable to the system controller for receiving the user inputs in a normal mode; and a second bus connectable to the system controller for activating the encryption module and for receiving the user inputs in an encrypted mode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 9)
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4. A secure touchscreen system, comprising;
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a touchscreen for receiving user inputs; a system controller securely connected to the touchscreen so that a user input coming from the touchscreen can not be easily intercepted; an encryption device securely connected to the system controller so that the user input can be transferred from the system controller to the encryption device without being easily intercepted; and a bus connectable to the system controller for receiving the user inputs in either a normal mode or an encrypted mode. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8)
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