Machine-to-machine device and smartcard for use in the device
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1. A device having remote access capability, comprising:
- a connection module for connecting the device to a remote location;
a smartcard comprising a secure identification and/or authentication component; and
a control module, at least part of which is comprised in the smartcard, interfacing with the connection module and with a component of the device, the control module being adapted to access the component in conjunction with a communication between the control module and the remote location via the connection module, wherein the smartcard includes different interfaces for connecting to the component and to the connection module.
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Abstract
There is provided a method device for facilitating remote access capability. An exemplary device comprises a connection module for connecting the device to a remote location. The exemplary device also comprises a smartcard comprising a secure identification and/or authentication component. The exemplary device additionally comprises a control module, at least part of which is comprised in the smartcard, interfacing with the connection module and with a component of the device, the control module being adapted to access the component in conjunction with a communication between the control module and the remote location via the connection module.
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1. A device having remote access capability, comprising:
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a connection module for connecting the device to a remote location; a smartcard comprising a secure identification and/or authentication component; and a control module, at least part of which is comprised in the smartcard, interfacing with the connection module and with a component of the device, the control module being adapted to access the component in conjunction with a communication between the control module and the remote location via the connection module, wherein the smartcard includes different interfaces for connecting to the component and to the connection module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A smartcard for use in a remote access device having a connection module and a control module, the control module being adapted to access a component of the device in conjunction with a communication between the control module and a remote location via the connection module, the smartcard comprising a secure identification and/or authentication component, the smartcard comprising at least a part of the control module and the smartcard including different interfaces for connecting to the component and to the connection module.
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13. A method for accessing a device from a remote location, comprising:
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providing a connection module for connecting the device to the remote location; providing a smartcard comprising a secure identification and/or authentication component; connecting the smartcard to the connection module and to a component of the device; and integrating a control module into the smartcard, the control module being adapted to access the component in conjunction with a communication between the control module and the remote location via the connection module, the smartcard including different interfaces for connecting to the component and to the connection module.
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