US4304990A
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Multilevel security apparatus and method
Assignee: Atalla Technovations Corp
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Filing: 1980-02-04
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Granted: 1981-12-08
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Expires: 2000-02-04
Abstract
Abstract A card-coding system and method preserves the security of the encoding process against duplication and counterfeiting of cards by securing the interactions under the control of the individual and then of the issuing institution. Multilevels of offset codes are generated in successive interactions so that attempted alteration, duplication, or counterfeiting of a coded card will be readily detectable using "off-line" card-checking apparatus. An "active" card is initially issued or authorized with an established credit balance, and its authenticity, balance, and proper use are continuously checked, debited and updated in each authorized transaction completed by the proper individual.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin M. Atalla
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:14
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06Q; G06Q20/00; G06Q20/30; G06Q20/34; G06Q20/341; G06Q20/355; G06Q20/38; G06Q20/40; G06Q20/401; G06Q20/4012; G07; G07F; G07F7/00; G07F7/08; G07F7/10; G07F7/1008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
The method of controlling a secured transaction using a unique card having an unalterable unique card code which is assigned to an individual who selects his own individual identification number, the method comprising the steps of: sensing the unique card code of a card; encrypting the sensed card code in logical combination with the individual's identification number, account code and account value to produce an offset; and recording on the card the account value and said offset.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
77 words
The method of controlling a secured transaction using a unique card having an unalterable unique card code which is assigned to an individual who selects his own individual identification number, the method comprising the steps of: sensing the unique card code of a card; encrypting the sensed card code in logical combination with the individual's identification number, account code and account value to produce an offset; and recording on the card the account value and said offset.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
77 words
The method of controlling a secured transaction according to claim 1 comprising the steps of: sensing the unique card code, the account code, the account value and the offset on the card; encrypting the sensed card code in said logical combination with the individual's identification number, account code and account value to produce an offset; and comparing the produced offset with the offset sensed from the card for controlling the transaction in response to the parity thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
112 words
Apparatus for controlling a secured transaction using a unique card which has an unalterable unique card code and which is assigned to an individual who selects his own individual identificaton number, the apparatus comprising: card transducer means for receiving a card therein and for sensing the unique card code thereon; encryption means coupled to the card transducer means and coupled to receive code information including the individual's identification number, his account code and his account value for encrypting the same in accordance with a logical combination thereof to produce an offset; and means coupling the offset to the card transducer means for recording on the card the account value and said offset.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
112 words
Apparatus for controlling a secured transaction using a unique card which has an unalterable unique card code and which is assigned to an individual who selects his own individual identificaton number, the apparatus comprising: card transducer means for receiving a card therein and for sensing the unique card code thereon; encryption means coupled to the card transducer means and coupled to receive code information including the individual's identification number, his account code and his account value for encrypting the same in accordance with a logical combination thereof to produce an offset; and means coupling the offset to the card transducer means for recording on the card the account value and said offset.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
92 words
Apparatus as in claim 3 wherein: said card transducer means receives a card and senses the card code, the account code, the account value and the offset thereon; and said encryption means is coupled to said card transducer means to receive the card code, the account code, the account value and the individual's identification number and produces an offset therefrom in accordance with said logical combination thereof; and comparator means is coupled to said encryption means and said card transducer means for comparing the offsets therefrom for parity to control the transaction.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-12-07 | 1985-06-08 | 1985-12-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-12-07 | 1989-06-08 | 1989-12-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-12-07 | 1993-06-08 | 1993-12-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |