Abstract: A method for recognising a user whose body is capable of re-transmitting an electromagnetic signal in the form of an electromagnetic wave. The method is implemented on a transceiver device and includes the following steps on the device: transmitting an electromagnetic pulse signal; obtaining a re-transmitted signal when the user is in the vicinity of the device, the signal depending on the transmitted pulse signal; comparing the re-transmitted signal with at least one reference signal of the user; and recognising the user if the re-transmitted signal is close to the reference signal.

Abstract: A method for recognizing a user carrying a terminal capable of receiving a radio signal coming from a device equipped with an antenna suitable for transmitting the signal. The signal is intended to be transmitted between the device and the terminal by using electromagnetic wave conduction capacities of the body of the user when at least one part of his/her body is in the vicinity of the antenna. When the user makes a characteristic movement, to move the part of his/her body close to the antenna, the device transmits a characteristic signal of the movement. The method includes: receiving a signal coming from the device; generating a characteristic datum of the movement; obtaining at least one signature; comparing the characteristic datum with the signature; and depending on the results of the comparison, recognizing the user.

Abstract: A method for recognising a user whose body is capable of re-transmitting an electromagnetic signal in the form of an electromagnetic wave. The method is implemented on a transceiver device and includes the following steps on the device: transmitting an electromagnetic pulse signal; obtaining a re-transmitted signal when the user is in the vicinity of the device, the signal depending on the transmitted pulse signal; comparing the re-transmitted signal with at least one reference signal of the user; and recognising the user if the re-transmitted signal is close to the reference signal.

Abstract: A portable object for near field communication with an external reader able to provide a magnetic field. The object has no internal power supply or energy storage. It includes a near field communication module having at least one antenna and a microcontroller for managing the near field communication; and a support member in the form of a bracelet for receiving the antenna. The object is designed such that the antenna extends substantially along the bracelet-shaped support member, so that, when the object is within the incident magnetic field, the antenna, which is wound over the length of the support member, is at least partly exposed to the field irrespective of the orientation of the object in space. Also provided is an an antenna for a portable object.

Abstract: A method of making available personalization data in respect of a service between a terminal and a device. The terminal is able to communicate with the device on a first near-field channel and on a second wireless channel distinct from the first channel. The method includes, on the terminal, the steps of: obtaining a first message on the first channel, comprising at least one random datum; transmission on the second channel of a second message in response to the first message; establishment of a communication session on the second channel with the device; calculation of a secret datum as a function of the random datum received; transmission of the secret datum on the second channel; reception of a request for a personalization datum; transmission of at least one personalization datum in response to the request.

Abstract: A method for recognizing a user carrying a terminal capable of receiving a radio signal coming from a device equipped with an antenna suitable for transmitting the signal. The signal is intended to be transmitted between the device and the terminal by using electromagnetic wave conduction capacities of the body of the user when at least one part of his/her body is in the vicinity of the antenna. When the user makes a characteristic movement, to move the part of his/her body close to the antenna, the device transmits a characteristic signal of the movement. The method includes: receiving a signal coming from the device; generating a characteristic datum of the movement; obtaining at least one signature; comparing the characteristic datum with the signature; and depending on the results of the comparison, recognizing the user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable object (OP) suitable for rendering at least one secure service (S) via a near field (NFC). The object comprises: a near field module (NFC) having an antenna (AN) and a microcontroller (CLF) for managing near field communication with a near field reader unit (2) external to the portable object; and a secure element (SE) comprising: memory means (MEM) for storing applications (APS) and data (DPS) relating to at least one secure service (S); and a communications module (I1) for communicating with the near field module (NFC) in order to exchange data relating to the secure service (S). The object is characterized in that it also includes a serial communications module (USB) connected to the security element (SE, SIM, I4), and in that the applications (APS) and the data (DPS) of the secure service (S) are transmitted to the security element via said serial communications module (USB).

Abstract: A method for communicating on a terminal. The terminal is able to receive a message in a carrier radiowave by using the electromagnetic wave conduction capacities of a first channel, being supported by the body of a user carrying the terminal. The terminal is also able to communicate with a second device over a second wireless channel having a support separate from the body of the user. The method includes the following steps on the terminal: receiving, over the first channel, the first message including at least one item of peering data coming from another device; establishing a communication session over the second channel with the second device, using the item of peering data; and communicating with the second device only over the second radio channel.

Abstract: A method of making available personalization data in respect of a service between a terminal and a device. The terminal is able to communicate with the device on a first near-field channel and on a second wireless channel distinct from the first channel. The method includes, on the terminal, the steps of: obtaining a first message on the first channel, comprising at least one random datum; transmission on the second channel of a second message in response to the first message; establishment of a communication session on the second channel with the device; calculation of a secret datum as a function of the random datum received; transmission of the secret datum on the second channel; reception of a request for a personalization datum; transmission of at least one personalization datum in response to the request.

Abstract: A portable object for near field communication with an external reader able to provide a magnetic field. The object has no internal power supply or energy storage. It includes a near field communication module having at least one antenna and a microcontroller for managing the near field communication; and a support member in the form of a bracelet for receiving the antenna. The object is designed such that the antenna extends substantially along the bracelet-shaped support member, so that, when the object is within the incident magnetic field, the antenna, which is wound over the length of the support member, is at least partly exposed to the field irrespective of the orientation of the object in space. Also provided is an an antenna for a portable object.

Abstract: A method for communicating on a terminal. The terminal is able to receive a message in a carrier radiowave by using the electromagnetic wave conduction capacities of a first channel, being supported by the body of a user carrying the terminal. The terminal is also able to communicate with a second device over a second wireless channel having a support separate from the body of the user. The method includes the following steps on the terminal: receiving, over the first channel, the first message including at least one item of peering data coming from another device; establishing a communication session over the second channel with the second device, using the item of peering data; and communicating with the second device only over the second radio channel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable object (OP) suitable for rendering at least one secure service (S) via a near field (NFC). The object comprises: a near field module (NFC) having an antenna (AN) and a microcontroller (CLF) for managing near field communication with a near field reader unit (2) external to the portable object; and a secure element (SE) comprising: memory means (MEM) for storing applications (APS) and data (DPS) relating to at least one secure service (S); and a communications module (I1) for communicating with the near field module (NFC) in order to exchange data relating to the secure service (S). The object is characterized in that it also includes a serial communications module (USB) connected to the security element (SE, SIM, I4), and in that the applications (APS) and the data (DPS) of the secure service (S) are transmitted to the security element via said serial communications module (USB).

Abstract: A shell for a mobile telephone able to comprise a subscriber identity card. The mobile telephone has, on the one hand, a front face exhibiting a user interface and, on the other hand, a rear face. The shell has an internal surface and an external surface. This shell has a suitable shape adapted for removably receiving the mobile telephone so that the rear face of the mobile telephone is held along the internal surface of the shell. The internal surface comprises: a first means adapted for holding a near-field communication device and an antenna associated therewith; and a second means adapted for guiding at least a portion of a wire-based interface intended to link the near-field communication device to the subscriber identity card.

Abstract: An electronic entity for a mobile terminal. The invention concerns an electronic entity (10) for a mobile terminal (20), said terminal being capable of receiving a subscriber identity card (30), said electronic entity comprising: a near field communication device (11), a wired interface (120) intended to connect the mobile terminal to the subscriber identity card at a first data interface (I/O1) and the near field communication device to the subscriber identity card by means of a protocol link (SWP), characterised in that the wired interface is arranged to connect the mobile terminal to the near-field communication device at a second data interface (I/O2).

Abstract: A terminal is provided, which has a near-field communication module suitable for receiving signals from a transponder fitted with a circuit presenting a load impedance. The terminal includes a receiver suitable for receiving a first signal relating to the load impedance of the transponder (T3). The terminal obtains a second signal from the first signal and determines a position indication of the terminal relative to the transponder and based on analysis of the second signal. The terminal delivers a third signal that is a function of the determined position indication.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a shell is provided. In one embodiment, the shell is arranged to receive a mobile telephone in removable manner, the telephone having a slot in a lateral edge enabling a subscriber identity card to be inserted therein. The shell may comprise a holder arranged on a bottom-forming wall of the shell to receive and hold a near field communication device and an associated antenna, a wire interface having a first end for connection to the device and a second end provided with electrical contacts, and a support having the second end fastened thereto and adapted to receive the subscriber identity card so as to connect said contacts with corresponding electrical contacts of the card. In an embodiment, the assembly as formed by the support on which the second end is fastened and having the card received on the support is adapted to be inserted in the slot.

Abstract: An antenna for near-field communication, comprising at least four turns and having an outside periphery and an inside periphery both of substantially rectangular shape. An inter-turn distance separates two adjacent turns. Each turn has a width substantially equal to the inter-turn distance. In addition, the inside periphery has: (i) a length less than 7 times the distance between the outside periphery and the inside periphery along a longitudinal axis of said antenna, and (ii) a width less than 4 times the distance between the outside periphery and the inside periphery along a lateral axis of said antenna.

Abstract: An electronic entity is adapted for a mobile terminal comprising a subscriber identity card. The electronic entity comprises a near-field communication component, an antenna for the near-field communication component and a wire interface that links the near-field communication component to the subscriber identity card, the near-field communication component being positioned at the level of the antenna.

Abstract: An electronic entity for a mobile terminal including a subscriber identity card and power supply therefor. The electronic entity includes a near-field communication device, an antenna, and a wire-based interface with the mobile terminal to provide the power supply. A voltage converter supplies operating power to the near-field communication device via the wire-based interface which in turn supplies power to the subscriber identity card.

Abstract: A terminal is provided, which has a near-field communication module suitable for receiving signals from a transponder fitted with a circuit presenting a load impedance. The terminal includes a receiver suitable for receiving a first signal relating to the load impedance of the transponder (T3). The terminal obtains a second signal from the first signal and determines a position indication of the terminal relative to the transponder and based on analysis of the second signal. The terminal delivers a third signal that is a function of the determined position indication.