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Card access system supporting multiple cards and card readers
Assignee: Digital Privacy Inc
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Filing: 1998-05-29
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Granted: 2002-03-26
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Expires: 2018-05-29
Abstract
Abstract A card access system providing support for multiple card readers and cards. The system providing a common programming interface for applications to perform a generic card access instruction set. The system automatically interpreting and translating the generic card access instruction set into native commands for a particular card reader and a particular card. The cards including integrated circuit or “smart” cards.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul J. Kimlinger
- 👤 Thomas J. Kimlinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:08
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K7/00; G06K7/10; G06K7/10009; G06K7/10297; G06K7/0008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
48 words
A computerized smart card access system, comprising: a card reader software module programmed to support smart card accesses between an application and a selected card reader of a plurality of diverse card readers, the card reader software module programmed upon receiving an instruction identifying the selected card reader.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
48 words
A computerized smart card access system, comprising: a card reader software module programmed to support smart card accesses between an application and a selected card reader of a plurality of diverse card readers, the card reader software module programmed upon receiving an instruction identifying the selected card reader.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The smart card access system of claim 1 , wherein the instruction includes a port identifier for identifying a port communicating with the selected card reader.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The smart card access system of claim 1 , further comprising a smart card module.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The smart card access system of claim 3 , wherein the smart card module is programmed to identify a selected smart card of a plurality of smart cards.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The smart card access system of claim 3 , wherein the smart card module comprises a file access interface providing a common set of file access commands.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2005-03-25 | 2005-09-24 | 2006-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2009-03-25 | 2009-09-24 | 2010-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2013-03-25 | 2013-09-24 | 2014-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |