17543783. TOUCH-SENSITIVE CARD SECURITY simplified abstract (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION)
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TOUCH-SENSITIVE CARD SECURITY
Organization Name
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
Inventor(s)
Joseph Hughes of Durham NC (US)
Christopher Douglas Hanudel of Essex Junction VT (US)
Saurabh Yadav of Bangalore (IN)
TOUCH-SENSITIVE CARD SECURITY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17543783 titled 'TOUCH-SENSITIVE CARD SECURITY
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for activating an authorization card based on contact data and allowing electronic transfer of authorization data.
- Obtaining contact data for a set of contacts of an authorization card
- Identifying engaged contacts from the set of contacts using the contact data
- Obtaining activation data for a predetermined set of engaged contacts
- Comparing the contact data to the activation data to determine a match
- Changing the state of the authorization card from inactive to active if there is a match
- Allowing electronic transfer of authorization data from the activated authorization card
Potential Applications
- Access control systems
- Electronic payment systems
- Secure identification systems
Problems Solved
- Simplifies the activation process for authorization cards
- Ensures that only authorized contacts can activate the card
- Enhances security by allowing electronic transfer of authorization data
Benefits
- Streamlines the activation process, saving time and effort
- Improves security by verifying engaged contacts before activation
- Enables convenient and secure electronic transfer of authorization data
Original Abstract Submitted
A method can include obtaining contact data corresponding to a set of contacts of an authorization card. The contact data can indicate a set of engaged contacts among the set of contacts. The method can include obtaining activation data corresponding to a set of predetermined engaged contacts among the set of contacts. The method can include determining, by comparing the contact data to the activation data, that the set of engaged contacts matches the set of predetermined engaged contacts. The method can include changing, in response to the determining, a state of the authorization card from an inactive state to an active state. The method can include permitting, in response to the changing the state, an electronic transfer of authorization data from the authorization card.
