Patents by Inventor Serge Barbe

Serge Barbe has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10915634
    Abstract: A secure element equips a device usable by N image owners, and comprises a first non-volatile memory divided into N parts storing image owner data, a second non-volatile memory storing a primary boot loader, a third non-volatile memory divided into N parts storing image owner session private data, a first random access memory divided into N parts associated to the N first non-volatile memory parts, a second random access memory for temporarily storing image owner data during an access session, and a controller activated by the primary boot loader when the device starts an access session, and then controlling accesses to the non-volatile memories and random access memories according to rules, and erasing the second random access memory each time the device starts an access session.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: THALES DIS FRANCE SA
    Inventors: Alain Rhelimi, Serge Barbe
  • Publication number: 20200058024
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for automatically receiving and/or transmitting information intended for or relating to a holder of an alphanumeric account identifier, the method including a step of creating an electronic address comprising an identifier, wherein the identifier is obtained or derived from at least a portion of the alphanumeric identifier of the account or associated with an account. The invention also concerns the corresponding electronic system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Applicant: GEMALTO SA
    Inventors: Marc MULLER, Sylvie GIBERT, Serge BARBE
  • Publication number: 20180144137
    Abstract: A secure element equips a device usable by N image owners, and comprises a first non-volatile memory divided into N parts storing image owner data, a second non-volatile memory storing a primary boot loader, a third non-volatile memory divided into N parts storing image owner session private data, a first random access memory divided into N parts associated to the N first non-volatile memory parts, a second random access memory for temporarily storing image owner data during an access session, and a controller activated by the primary boot loader when the device starts an access session, and then controlling accesses to the non-volatile memories and random access memories according to rules, and erasing the second random access memory each time the device starts an access session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Applicant: GEMALTO SA
    Inventors: Alain RHELIMI, Serge BARBE
  • Patent number: 9940567
    Abstract: A process is designed to configure a smart card (CP) comprising a microchip (PE) capable of participating in at least two applications, a magnetic stripe (PM) capable of storing information, action means (MA) capable of acting on the magnetic stripe (PM) to modify certain stored information, a control circuit (MC) capable of controlling the microchip (PE) and the action means (MA), and selection means (MS) capable of allowing the selection of an application. This process comprises a step wherein, if one of the applications is selected, a dedicated piece of information that is representative of that selected application is stored in a location accessible to the control circuit (MC), so that if the microchip (PE) is woken up, the microchip (PE) automatically retrieves the dedicated information in order to activate the selected application represented by it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: GEMALTO SA
    Inventors: Serge Barbe, Evangelos Spyropoulos, Michell Thill
  • Patent number: 9647984
    Abstract: System and method for allowing a mobile telecom device to use multiple profiles. The system and method includes operating a security function to perform a cryptographic operation on a profile using a cryptography key of the security function thereby producing a cryptographically protected profile, storing the cryptographically protected profile, and activating the cryptographically protected profile by operating the security function to verify that the cryptographically protected profile has been cryptographically protected using the cryptography key of the security function, and upon verifying that the cryptographically protected profile has been protected using the cryptography key of the security function, activating the cryptographically protected profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: GEMALTO SA
    Inventors: Lionel Merrien, Serge Barbe
  • Publication number: 20150324682
    Abstract: A process is designed to configure a smart card (CP) comprising a microchip (PE) capable of participating in at least two applications, a magnetic stripe (PM) capable of storing information, action means (MA) capable of acting on the magnetic stripe (PM) to modify certain stored information, a control circuit (MC) capable of controlling the microchip (PE) and the action means (MA), and selection means (MS) capable of allowing the selection of an application. This process comprises a step wherein, if one of the applications is selected, a dedicated piece of information that is representative of that selected application is stored in a location accessible to the control circuit (MC), so that if the microchip (PE) is woken up, the microchip (PE) automatically retrieves the dedicated information in order to activate the selected application represented by it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: GEMALTO SA
    Inventors: Serge BARBE, Evangelos SPYROPOULOS, Michell THILL
  • Patent number: 9179317
    Abstract: The invention relates to an M2M device comprising a communication unit and a SIM card, the said SIM card comprising a controller or microcontroller (A), characterized in that the SIM card comprises at least one sensor (B; C), the said at least one sensor being a sensor selected from the group consisting of a temperature sensor, a strain sensor, a movement sensor, a displacement sensor, an inertia or acceleration sensor, a sound sensor, a pressure sensor, an impact sensor and a vibration sensor, the said controller or microcontroller (A) comprising an element for deactivating at least some of its functions following the receipt from the said at least one sensor (B,C) of at least one signal indicating that an environment status value is outside a predetermined range, thus preventing the malicious use of the said SIM card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: GEMALTO SA
    Inventors: Michel Thill, Serge Barbe
  • Publication number: 20130283047
    Abstract: System and method for allowing a mobile telecom device to use multiple profiles. The system and method includes operating a security function to perform a cryptographic operation on a profile using a cryptography key of the security function thereby producing a cryptographically protected profile, storing the cryptographically protected profile, and activating the cryptographically protected profile by operating the security function to verify that the cryptographically protected profile has been cryptographically protected using the cryptography key of the security function, and upon verifying that the cryptographically protected profile has been protected using the cryptography key of the security function, activating the cryptographically protected profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: GEMALTO SA
    Inventors: Lionel Merrien, Serge Barbe
  • Publication number: 20120204240
    Abstract: (EN) The invention makes it possible to allow several applications to coexist in the same card; the implementation of the applications uses reading and writing of data by the reader in the same memory location. The invention is a method for exchanging data between a mobile authentication device 3 supporting several applications Z1 to Z3 and a reader dedicated to one application in which the reader sends an authentication command and at least one read and/or write command. The authentication command allows the mobile device to authorise a transaction for at least part of an application Z1 to Z3 supported by the said mobile device. In response to the authentication command, the mobile device selects the application of the device that corresponds to the reader. The read and/or write command is carried out by addressing a definite block of data. In response to the read and/or write command, the mobile device addresses the block of the selected application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: GEMALTO SA
    Inventors: Serge Barbe, Sylvain Chafer, Michel Martin, Patrice Amiel, Jan Nemec
  • Publication number: 20120009979
    Abstract: The invention relates to an M2M device comprising a communication unit and a SIM card, the said SIM card comprising a controller or microcontroller (A), characterised in that the SIM card comprises at least one sensor (B; C), the said at least one sensor being a sensor selected from the group consisting of a temperature sensor, a strain sensor, a movement sensor, a displacement sensor, an inertia or acceleration sensor, a sound sensor, a pressure sensor, an impact sensor and a vibration sensor, the said controller or microcontroller (A) comprising an element for deactivating at least some of its functions following the receipt from the said at least one sensor (B,C) of at least one signal indicating that an environment status value is outside a predetermined range, thus preventing the malicious use of the said SIM card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: GEMALTO SA
    Inventors: Michel Thill, Serge Barbe
  • Patent number: 7242962
    Abstract: The invention concerns a first device for delivering a service using an application lodged in a portable object, comprising a portable object reader for receiving the portable object, the portable object incorporating at least one application and the first device including resources for activating the application, characterized in that it includes a relay arranged for performing a communication between the portable object reader and a second device external to the first device and connected thereto so that the second device activates at least one application of the portable object independently of the resources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Inventors: Olivier Joffray, Serge Barbe
  • Publication number: 20060136550
    Abstract: The invention concerns a first device for delivering a service using an application lodged in a portable object, comprising a portable object reader for receiving said portable object, the portable object incorporating at least one application and the first device including resources for activating said application, characterized in that it includes relay means arranged for performing a communication between said portable object reader and a second device external to said first device and connected thereto so that the second device activates at least one application of the portable object independently of said resources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2004
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventors: Olivier Joffray, Serge Barbe
  • Patent number: 5472116
    Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing a service against payment. Values of at least a first set of parameters are displayed for determining the service, and a single control member is adapted, firstly, to allow selection of the desired value for the parameter and, secondly, to confirm the choice which has been made.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Assignee: Schlumberger Industries
    Inventors: Serge Barbe, Thierry Brusseaux, Didier Lehoux
  • Patent number: 5434399
    Abstract: Apparatus for controlling access to at least first and second compartments defined inside an enclosure of a dispenser for goods and/or services, in such a manner as to prevent access to the second compartment while allowing access to the first compartment. An identifying object of the access-seeking person is recognized, the object being inserted from outside the dispenser. The resulting signal is communicated in an encrypted manner with a central unit which, in turn, communicates in an encrypted manner with an actuator, so as to control the actuator. The actuator is disposed inside the second compartment and is adapted to allow opening/closing of a lock associated with the second compartment. The central unit generates an encrypted message with the aid of an own key specific to the central unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1995
    Assignee: Schlumberger Industries
    Inventor: Serge Barbe