US5952641A
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Security device for controlling the access to a personal computer or to a computer terminal
Assignee: C SAM SA
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Filing: 1996-11-21
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Granted: 1999-09-14
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Expires: 2016-11-21
Abstract
Abstract The mouse of the computer is equipped with a reader of an access code located in one or a set of chipcards for users. The reader is connected to an antenna equipping the mouse so that the user has only to present his card to the mouse inside the influence zone of the antenna for obtaining that the access code is transmitted to the computer and that the security device rendering the computer inoperant is unlocked.
Inventors
- 👤 Yvan Korshun
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 17:05
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F7/00; G07F7/08; G07F7/10; G07F7/1008; G06; G06F; G06F21/00; G06F21/30; G06F21/31; G06F21/32; G06F21/34; G06F21/35; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/03; G06F3/033; G06F3/0354; G06F3/03543; G06Q; G06Q20/00; G06Q20/30; G06Q20/34; G06Q20/341; G06Q20/346; G07C; G07C9/00; G07C9/20; G07C9/28; G07F7/0873; G07F7/088; G07F7/0886; G06F2221/00; G06F2221/21; G06F2221/2101
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A security device for controlling access to a computer or to a network terminal, the security device including means to permit its use only with an access code, said device comprising, a portable support in which said access code is located, an access code reader connected to said computer or network terminal for cooperation with said portable support to enable the access code to be presented to the reader, said access code not necessarily known to the authorized user of the portable support, said reader being carried by a mouse which is distinct from the computer or the network terminal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A security device for controlling access to a computer or to a network terminal, the security device including means to permit its use only with an access code, said device comprising, a portable support in which said access code is located, an access code reader connected to said computer or network terminal for cooperation with said portable support to enable the access code to be presented to the reader, said access code not necessarily known to the authorized user of the portable support, said reader being carried by a mouse which is distinct from the computer or the network terminal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A security device as claimed in claim 1, in which the portable support includes reading or detection means of some biometric characteristics of the authorized user.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A security device as claimed in claim 1, in which the access code is contained in the memory of a chipcard constituting the support of the portable code.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A security device as claimed in claim 1, in which the reader of the access code is carried by a keyboard connected to the computer or to the network terminal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A security device as claimed in claim 1, in which the reader of the access code is mounted on the computer or the network terminal itself.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A security device as claimed in claim 1, in which the access code reader is equipped with an antenna so that the reading can be effected without a material contact between the support of the access code and the said reader is necessary.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
A security device as claimed in claim 1, in which the reader of the access code and the support of this code are both provided with contact areas so that the reading can take place only when the respective contact areas are in contact with each other.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2002-09-13 | 2003-03-15 | 2003-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-09-13 | 2007-03-15 | 2007-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-09-13 | 2011-03-15 | 2011-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |