Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for authenticating components of an self-service automatic teller machine, wherein the components comprise unambiguous identification information that can be exchanged among the components, wherein an authentication of the components and/or the information exchanged between the components is carried out by the encryption and/or signature of the information on basis of identity based encryption (IBE) that uses the identification information of the components.

Abstract: The invention proposes an automated teller machine having different control elements, such as a card entry slot (4), for example, wherein at least one camera (CAMK) is integrated in a control element, the card entry slot (4), for example, and captures images of a plurality of sub-regions attributed to said control element (4), such as an interior region, outer region and overhead region. Lighting (L) that illuminates one or some of the partial regions, the interior region or the slit region of the card entry slot (4), for example, can also be arranged, thereby also improving the image. In addition, the construction can be furnished with a light-conducting material (K) over which light produced by the lighting (L) can be guided and distributed.

Abstract: An automated teller machine (ATM) is proposed having a control panel (CP) that has elements (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) arranged therein that are provided for users of the automated teller machine (ATM) and that has a camera (CAM) to detect manipulation attempts on the automated teller machine (ATM). The camera (CAM) is mounted in a housing section of the automated teller machine (ATM) surrounding the control panel (CP) and aligned in such a way that the camera (CAM) captures images of at least two of the elements (1, 2) arranged in the control panel (CP). In particular, the camera (CAM) captures image of the money dispensing compartment (1) and the keypad (2) in order to unequivocally detect any overlays installed there and similar manipulation or skimming attempts.

Abstract: An automated teller machine is proposed having at least one camera to detect manipulation attempts that captures images of one or more elements arranged in the control panel, such as a keypad, cash-dispensing drawer, card entry slot and generates image data from a plurality of individual image recordings (F1, F2, F3).The at least one camera is connected to a data processing unit that preprocesses the image data generated (individual image data) into a resulting image (R). The preprocessed image data of the resulting image (R) can be computed, for example, by exposure blending from the individual images (F1, F2, F3) and represent a very good data base for data evaluation to detect manipulation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for recognizing attacks on at least one interface of a computer system, particularly a self-service machine, comprising: monitoring the interface in order to detect changes to the interface; if changes occur, the probability of an impermissible attack on the interface is determined based on the nature of the change; if the probability is above a defined threshold value, defensive measures are taken.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for a central key station (SS), for setting a new key (nK) in a cryptography module (KM) without a public key being stored in the cryptography module (KM), the authenticity of the new key (nK) being secured by a protocol. According to said method, the public key (KMpub) of the cryptography module is only transported in an encoded manner and only transmitted to key points (SS) that have access to the cryptography module (KM).

Abstract: A lineman's pole having telescoping sections is connected by a push button assembly for temporarily fixing the length of the pole by holding sections together. The push button assembly is accessible from an end of the pole and can be installed, removed, and positioned via a connector accessible from one open end of the pole. A tool engages the connector on the push button, allowing for pulling, pushing, and rotating the button into a desired position. One connector includes a threading. A threaded tool engages the threads, allowing the user to pull the push button out of the telescoping pole. The connector, such as the threads within a bore in an adapter holding the push button, allows for removing the push button assembly. The push button assembly connects and releases cylindrical sections of the telescoping lineman's pole via openings in the surface of the telescoping sections.

Abstract: A method for commencing operation of a keypad (EPP) of a self-service terminal, wherein the keypad (EPP) includes a security module that is capable of encrypting a confidential numeric code (PIN) entered over the keypad (EPP) by means of a PIN key, wherein the keypad (EPP) has a sensor that detects whether the keypad (EPP) is installed properly in the self-service terminal or not, wherein the sensor signal is scanned by the security module of the keypad (EPP), wherein the keypad (EPP) automatically goes to a non-operational mode if the sensor signal indicates that the keypad (EPP) is not properly installed, wherein the keypad (EPP), after passing from an operational to a non-operational mode can only be returned to operation by entering an authorized activation code (FC) in the keypad security module.

Abstract: An incinerator including a wet slag remover for discharging combustion residues that includes a tank configured to provide a water bath having a water surface adapted to receive the combustion residues. A heat insulation layer is configured to float on the water surface. The heat insulation layer includes a plurality floating bodies that are movable relative to one another.

Abstract: Method to secure the communication of components within self-service automats that are linked to each other by a bus system, having a transmitter and a receiver, characterized in that data are exchanged as tuples (C,A,R,N,Z) on the transport layer of the bus system where C are the message data M encrypted with an encryption key, A are the message data M authenticated with an authentication key, R represents the role of a component on the bus system of active or passive participants, N represents a message counter, Z represents a session counter.

Abstract: The invention describes a device (10) and a method for protecting a self-service terminal against fraudulent installation of spying-out apparatuses for spying-out information, which device and method are based on the detection of metallic components of the spying-out apparatus. The device (10) comprises a control unit (12) and a peripheral (24) which is connected to the control unit (12) via an interface (26, 28, 30). The sound card (24) has an output for an analog output signal, to which output a coil (52, 56) for generating a primary electromagnetic field can be connected, and an input for an analog detection signal, to which input a second coil (60, 64) for detecting a secondary electromagnetic field, which is influenced by the interaction of the primary electromagnetic field with the metallic components of the spying-out apparatus, can be connected.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and a method for authenticating a user. A removable storage medium (12) has at least one storage area in which identification data for identifying the removable storage medium (12) are stored, in this storage area or in a further storage area of the removable storage medium (12) data of a digital certificate (14) being stored. Further, a data processing system (18) is provided to which the removable storage medium (12) is connected via a data transfer connection. The identification data and the data of the digital certificate (14) are transferred from the removable storage medium to the data processing system (18). The data processing system (18) processes the identification data and the data of the digital certificate (14) and authenticates the user.

Abstract: The invention describes a device for a self-service terminal which contains a card reading device, for preventing the possibility of data on a card which is to be read by the card reading device 10 being spied-out by means of a spying-out apparatus which is installed in the vicinity of the card reading device 10. The device comprises a protection apparatus 26 for generating a protective electromagnetic field which is suitable for impairing the functioning of the spying-out apparatus. The protection apparatus is controlled by a control unit 24 of the card reading device, which control unit also controls a card transportation apparatus 18 and/or a reading apparatus 20, 22 of the card reading device, such that the protective field is changed during reading of the card in the card reading device 10 such that it is ensured that reading of the card in the card reading device 10 is not impaired.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for a central key station (SS), for setting a new key (nK) in a cryptography module (KM) without a public key being stored in the cryptography module (KM), the authenticity of the new key (nK) being secured by a protocol. According to said method, the public key (KMpub) of the cryptography module is only transported in an encoded manner and only transmitted to key points (SS) that have access to the cryptography module (KM).

Abstract: In a method for increasing the throughput of packages of waste material of a high caloric value of rotary kiln plants which include a rotary tube with a combustion chamber and a post combustion chamber to which the combustion gases from the rotary tube are supplied and which includes at least one burner supplied by gas from a gas supply, the waste packages are supplied to the rotary tube and burned therein with oxygen containing gas and the combustion gas flows to the post combustion chamber for post combustion, the combustion process being continuously monitored in the kiln and the post combustion chamber and controlled by adjustment of the combustion conditions in the kiln and the post combustion chamber.

Abstract: The invention describes a device (10) and a method for protecting a self-service terminal against fraudulent installation of spying-out apparatuses for spying-out information, which device and method are based on the detection of metallic components of the spying-out apparatus. The device (10) comprises a control unit (12) and a peripheral (24) which is connected to the control unit (12) via an interface (26, 28, 30). The sound card (24) has an output for an analog output signal, to which output a coil (52, 56) for generating a primary electromagnetic field can be connected, and an input for an analog detection signal, to which input a second coil (60, 64) for detecting a secondary electromagnetic field, which is influenced by the interaction of the primary electromagnetic field with the metallic components of the spying-out apparatus, can be connected.

Abstract: The invention describes a device for a self-service terminal which contains a card reading device, for preventing the possibility of data on a card which is to be read by the card reading device 10 being spied-out by means of a spying-out apparatus which is installed in the vicinity of the card reading device 10. The device comprises a protection apparatus 26 for generating a protective electromagnetic field which is suitable for impairing the functioning of the spying-out apparatus. The protection apparatus is controlled by a control unit 24 of the card reading device, which control unit also controls a card transportation apparatus 18 and/or a reading apparatus 20, 22 of the card reading device, such that the protective field is changed during reading of the card in the card reading device 10 such that it is ensured that reading of the card in the card reading device 10 is not impaired.

Abstract: In a method for increasing the throughput of packages of waste material of a high caloric value of rotary kiln plants which include a rotary tube with a combustion chamber and a post combustion chamber to which the combustion gases from the rotary tube are supplied and which includes at least one burner supplied by gas from a gas supply, the waste packages are supplied to the rotary tube and burned therein with oxygen containing gas and the combustion gas flows to the post combustion chamber for post combustion, the combustion process being continuously monitored in the kiln and the post combustion chamber and controlled by adjustment of the combustion conditions in the kiln and the post combustion chamber.

Abstract: Method for signing a message, in which a control center and the receiver share a permanent, main key. The control center produces a sequence number, and a signing key from this by means of a one-time function. Both are provided in secure form to the sender. The sender uses the signing key to form a signature for the message, forms a data set, and sends the data set containing the signature, the sequence number and the message, to the receiver. The receiver uses a one-way function, main key and sequence number to form a check key, and thus checks the signature on the message.

Abstract: A security module, a personalization unit and a method for use thereof, where the security module contains a secret key from a key pair for asymmetrical encryption, and the personalization unit produces a certificate about the public key from the key pair and sends it to the security module together with the public key from a central system. The security modules uses this certificate and the public key to protect the communication with a central system, particularly in the field of banking.