Security module for an electronic funds transfer system

Details Security module for an electronic funds transfer system Security module for an electronic funds transfer system

1985-12-10

1988-03-15

Cangialosi, Salvatore

Cryptography

Particular algorithmic function encoding

Nbs/des algorithm

380 21, 380 45, H04L 900

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047318422

ABSTRACT:
A security module for use in an electronic funds transfer terminal is contained in a tamper-resistant housing. The module has a PIN pad and is designed to encrypt secret data, such as users personal identity numbers (PINs), so that other terminal processes cannot gain access to it. The encryption functions are carried out in a security controller which includes its own microprocessor and encryption/decryption unit.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4317957 (1982-03-01), Sendrow
patent: 4386234 (1983-05-01), Ehrsam et al.
patent: 4605820 (1986-08-01), Campbell, Jr.
PIN Manual by Interbark Card Association, 1980.

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