Abstract: A transponder (1) comprises at least one memory (MEM1, MEM2) for storing encrypted information (E_k(EPC, PI)) that has been encrypted by use of a key (k) and for storing the key (k) associated with the encrypted information (E_k(EPC, PI)). The transponder (1) is adapted to send the key (k) slower response than the encrypted information (E_k(EPC, PI)) in response to queries of a reading device (2), which is preferably done by delaying the transmission of the key (k) or by limiting the response rate at which the key (k) is transmitted. In particular the invention is related to RFID systems.

Abstract: It is described a method for providing an electronic key within an integrated circuit (100) including both a volatile memory (102) and a non-volatile memory (104). The described comprises starting up the integrated circuit (100), reading the logical state of predetermined data storage cells (102a) assigned to the volatile memory (102), which data storage cells (102a) are characterized that with a plurality of start up procedures they respectively adopt the same logical state, and generating an electronic key by using the logical state of the predetermined data storage cells (102a). Preferably, the predetermined data storage cells (102a) are randomly distributed within the volatile memory (102). It is further described an integrated circuit (100) for providing an electronic key.

Abstract: A cuvette (10) for storing a biological sample to be analyzed by means of a predefined detection technique is disclosed. The cuvette (10) is formed from a moldable material that contains particles (15a, 15b) at a concentration within a predefined range. The particles (15a, 15b) are randomly distributed, in order to form a unique pattern. Moreover, the particles (15a, 15b) have measurable physical properties, so that the unique pattern is detectable using the detection technique that is used to analyze the biological sample. The unique properties obtained by the randomly distributed particles (15a, 15b) render copying nearly impossible, since it is more complicated to distribute the particles in a predetermined pattern than to let them distribute randomly.

Abstract: It is described a method for providing an electronic key within an integrated circuit (100) including both a volatile memory (102) and a non-volatile memory (104). The described comprises starting up the integrated circuit (100), reading the logical state of predetermined data storage cells (102a) assigned to the volatile memory (102), which data storage cells (102a) are characterized that with a plurality of start up procedures they respectively adopt the same logical state, and generating an electronic key by using the logical state of the predetermined data storage cells (102a). Preferably, the predetermined data storage cells (102a) are randomly distributed within the volatile memory (102). It is further described an integrated circuit (100) for providing an electronic key.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and a method of verifying the identity of an individual by employing biometric data associated with the individual (603), wherein privacy of said biometric data (X, Y) is provided. A helper data scheme (IIDS) is employed to provide privacy of the biometric data. The present invention is advantageous for number of reasons. First, processing of security sensitive information is performed in a secure, tamper-proof environment (601, 604, 606) which is trusted by the individual. This processing, combined with utilization of a helper data scheme, enables set up of a biometric system where the biometric template is available in electronic form only in the secure environment. Moreover, electronic copies of the biometric templates are not available in the ecure environment permanently, but only when the individual offers her template to the sensor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a system of verifying the identity of an individual by employing biometric data associated with the individual while providing privacy of said biometric data. A basic idea of the present invention is to represent a biometric data set XFP with a feature vector. A number of sets XFP1, XFP2, . . . XFPm of biometric data and hence a corresponding number of feature vectors is derived, and quantized feature vectors X1, X2, . . . , Xm are created. Then, noise robustness of quantized feature components is tested. A set of reliable quantized feature components is formed, from which a subset of reliable quantized feature components is randomly selected. A first set W1 of helper data is created from the subset of selected reliable quantized components. The helper data W1 is subsequently used in a verification phase to verify the identity of the individual.

Abstract: The invention relates to an information carrier containing a non-clonable optical identifier (2) having an optical scattering medium (3) for being challenged by a light beam (5) and for scattering said light beam (5). In order to provide a secure information carrier (1), it is proposed that it further comprises a light absorbing means (3, 4) for reducing the intensity of said light beam (5) so that an integration time for obtaining a response signal by integrating the scattered light beam (8) is extended.

Abstract: The invention introduces, in the framework of secure multiparty computation based on homomorphic threshold cryptosystems, a protocol and a special type of multiplication gate that can be realized in a surprisingly simple and efficient way using just standard homomorphic threshold ElGamal encryption. As addition gates are essentially for free, the conditional gate not only allows for building a circuit for any function, but actually yields efficient circuits for a wide range of tasks.

Abstract: A device (1) for decrypting encrypted images comprises an array of sensor elements (11) for sensing a first image, for example an encrypted image, and an array of display elements (12) for displaying a second image, for example a decrypted image. At least some display elements comprise integrated sensor elements, thus reducing the number of parts of the device. The integrated display/sensor elements (13) may be constituted by polymeric LED elements. The sensor function of the integrated elements may also be used for positioning the device relative to a terminal, and/or for checking a biometric feature of the user.

Abstract: An optical arrangement of at least a coherent light source (1), a strongly scattering object (5) (the PUF), and a pixe-lated photo-detector (6), wherein the pixels are comparable in size with the bright and dark patches of the speckle pattern produced by coherent radiation traversing the scattering object (5). Quantitively, the pixel size should be roughly ?/NA, where ? is the wave-length, and (i) NA=a/z for free-space geometry, with a being the beam radius and z being the distance between the exit surface of the PUF (5) and the pixelated detector (6), or (ii) NA is the numerical aperture of a lens (7) in an imaging geometry. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, there are tentative requirements that the pixels should be at least smaller than ?max?NA and preferably larger than ?max?/NA, where (in an exemplary embodiment) ?max=5 and ?min=0.05, say.

Abstract: A method of verifying the authenticity of an image (1) rendered on a display screen (10) involves using a graphical representation of an authentication code (2) associated with the image. The graphical representation of the authentication code is also rendered on the display screen, while optional guide marks (3) may also be displayed. Both the image (1) and the associated authentication code (2) are read using a scanner (20), preferably a handheld linear scanner. The scanner calculates an authentication code based upon the image and compares the calculated authentication code with the authentication code read from the display.

Abstract: A decryption device (2) is arranged for visually decrypting an encrypted image displayed on a display device (1) emitting polarized light. The decryption device (2) comprises a polarizing element (21), a liquid crystal display (23), and a further polarizing element (22), arranged such that the polarized light received from the display device (1) and incident on the polarizing element (21) may pass through the liquid crystal display (23) and the further polarizing element (22). The polarizing element (21) comprises a switchable polarizer capable of switching between a first, polarizing state and a second, nonpolarizing state. This allows the decryption device to be used as a stand-alone device which can also be used for other applications. The display device (1) is preferably also provided with a switchable polarizer (12).

Abstract: The semiconductor device (11) of the invention comprises a circuit and a protecting structure (50). It is provided with a first and a second security element (12A, 12B) and with an input and an output (14,15). The security elements (12A, 12B) have a first and a second impedance, respectively, which impedances differ. The device is further provided with measuring means, processing means and connection means. The processing means transform any first information received into a specific program of measurement. Herewith a challenge-response mechanism is implemented in the device (11).

Abstract: A system for authenticating a physical object includes an enrolment device, an authentication device, and a storage for storing authentication data. The enrolment device includes an input for receiving a property set Y of the object measured using a measurement procedure. A processor is used for creating a property set I from the measured property set Y that meet a predetermined robustness criterion. It then creating a property set A from the property set I that includes less information on the actual properties than property set Y, and finally generates a control value Vin dependence on properties of the property set A. An output is used for supplying the control value to the storage as part of the authentication data. The enrolment device operates in an analogous way.

Abstract: A physical random function (PUF) is a function that is easy to evaluate but hard to characterize. Controlled physical random functions (CPUFs) are PUFs that can only be accessed via a security program controlled by a security algorithm that is physically bound to the PUF in an inseparable way. CPUFs enable certified execution, where a certificate is produced that proves that a specific computation was carried out on a specific processor. The invention provides an additional layer for generating a proof of execution which any third party can verify. This proof of execution is also useful to provide secure memory and secure interruptible program execution.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of processing data, the method comprising steps of enabling to (210) encrypt first data for a first source, and encrypt second data for a second source, (220) provide the encrypted first and second data to a server that is precluded from decrypting the encrypted first and second data, and from revealing identities of the first and second sources to each other, (230) perform a computation on the encrypted first and second data to obtain a similarity value between the first and second data so that the first and second data is anonymous to the second and first sources respectively, the similarity value. providing an indication of a similarity between the first and second data. The method may further comprise a step (240) of using the similarity value to obtain a recommendation of a content item for the first or second source. The first or second data may comprises a user profile or user ratings of content items.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biometrical identification device for identifying an individual finger (1). An intra-skin image (ISI) is acquired. Said image (ISI), which is located inside the finger at a distance (D) from an inside surface (2) of the finger, comprises sweat pores (P1, P2, P3). Said sweat pores are located as isolated spots in the intra-skin image (ISI). The pore locations (CP1-CPN) are further matched with reference pore locations (RP1-RPM) of a reference intra-skin image (RI) to produce a pore matching score (PMS). The pore matching score (PMS) is compared with a predetermined pore threshold for deciding whether the pore-based identification of the finger (1) is valid or not.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a visual cryptography system. The system comprises a first and a second display device (1, 2), arranged for, upon being superimposed on each other, reconstructing a graphical message from two respective shares. At least one of said display devices (1, 2) comprise means for facilitating determination of the resolution and pixel size of the other. At least one, preferably both, of, said display devices (1, 2) is arranged to scale the resolution and pixel size of its share to a mutually supported resolution and pixel size, and preferably to a mutually supported smallest common multiple resolution and pixel size.

Abstract: A system for visual cryptography comprises a server (1) for encrypting a series of images using a set of keys, a terminal (2) for displaying the encrypted images, a transmission medium (4) for transmitting the encrypting images from the server to the terminal (2), and a decryption device (3) for decrypting the encrypted image displayed on the terminal. A key identification is produced by the server (1) and displayed by the terminal (2). The decryption device (3) senses the key identification and selects the corresponding key from its key set.

Abstract: A trusted display device (1) for, upon being superimposed on an untrusted display (2), reconstructing a graphical message, said device comprising a display screen (1a) having a plurality of independently addressable pixels. A plurality of sensors (1c) are associated with at least a subset of the pixels of said display screen (1a) and arranged such that they, when the displays (1, 2) are superimposed, are able to detect optically encoded information presented by an underlying pixel of the untrusted display (2) and adapt the activation of its pixels based on said information sensed.