Abstract: A method and a system is provided for establishing a communications path over a communications network between a personal security device (PSD) and a remote computer system without requiring the converting of high-level messages such as API-level messages to PSD-formatted messages such as APDU-formatted messages (and inversely) to be installed on a local client device in which the PSD is connected.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and a system for establishing a communications path (the “pipe” 75) over a communications network (45) between a Personal Security Device (PSD 40) and a Remote Computer System (50) without requiring means for converting high-level messages such as API-level messages to PSD-formatted messages such as APDU-formatted messages (and inversely) to be installed on a local Client (10) in which a PSD (40) is connected.

Abstract: A portable authentication system includes a security module, that may be a smart card, SIM (Subscriber Identity Module), USB controller with a secure chip, or similar module capable of storing one or more credentials, and an interface module such as a digital badge holder that is able to communicate with the security module, for instance by providing a smart card communication interface. The portable authentication system may be either a single integrated system or a dual system where the security module can be removed or disconnected from the interface system.

Abstract: A method and system for authenticating an end user to one or more remote computer systems using a communications pipe to send authentication codes from a personal security device to one or more remote computer systems and limiting authentication transactions to a secure hub.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for authenticating at least one Personal Security Device PSD (1040) vis-ô-vis at least a first Remote Computer System (1050) over a first network (1045) using at least one Client (1010) as a host to said at least one PSD (1040), said method comprising the steps of: a) establishing at least one communications pipe (1075) over said first network (1045) between said at least one PSD (1040) and said at least first Remote Computer System (1050); and b) running a challenge/response process between said Remote Computer System (1050) and said at least one PSD (1040) through said at least one communications pipe (1075).

Abstract: A method and system for installing, activating and customizing proprietary information contained within the secure domain of a personal security device such as a smart card over a network using a communications pipe.

Abstract: System and method for optimizing communications using a communications pipe over a network. This invention provides means to locally execute an APDU script and collect APDU responses locally for batch transfer to a remote server.

Abstract: A data processing method and system for generating a unique symmetric key inside a PSD having limited trust relationships between PSD manufacture, PSD issuer, subsequent service providers and a trusted third party.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for activating and/or managing at least one Personal Security Device PSD (2040) with at least a first Remote Computer System (2050) over a first network (2045) using at least one Client (2010) as a host to said at least one PSD (2040), said method comprising the steps of: a) establishing at least one communications pipe (2075) over said first network (2045) between said at least one PSD (2040) and said at least first Remote Computer System (2050), b) retrieving proprietary information (I) by said at least first Remote Computer System (2050) from a remote storage location (2165), c) transmitting said proprietary information (I) from said at least first Remote Computer System (2050) to said at least one PSD (2040) through said at least one communications pipe (2075), and d) storing and/or processing said proprietary information (I) in said at least one PSD (2040).

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for authenticating at least one Personal Security Device PSD (1040) vis-ô-vis at least a first Remote Computer System (1050) over a first network (1045) using at least one Client (1010) as a host to said at least one PSD (1040), said method comprising the steps of: a) establishing at least one communications pipe (1075) over said first network (1045) between said at least one PSD (1040) and said at least first Remote Computer System (1050); and b) running a challenge/response process between said Remote Computer System (1050) and said at least one PSD (1040) through said at least one communications pipe (1075).

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and a system for establishing a communications path (the “pipe” 75) over a communications network (45) between a Personal Security Device (PSD 40) and a Remote Computer System (50) without requiring means for converting high-level messages such as API-level messages to PSD-formatted messages such as APDU-formatted messages (and inversely) to be installed on a local Client (10) in which a PSD (40) is connected.

Abstract: A data processing method and system for generating a unique symmetric key inside a PSD having limited trust relationships between PSD manufacture, PSD issuer, subsequent service providers and a trusted third party.

Abstract: System and method for optimizing communications using a communications pipe over a network. This invention provides means to locally execute an APDU script and collect APDU responses locally for batch transfer to a remote server.

Abstract: A data processing method and system for generating and verifying a key protection certificate.

Abstract: A data processing method, system and apparatus for using an intelligent portable device as a credential storage and cryptographic service provider and business transactions terminal.

Abstract: A method and system for authenticating an end user to one or more remote computer systems using a communications pipe to send authentication codes from a personal security device to one or more remote computer systems and limiting authentication transactions to a secure hub.

Abstract: A method and system for installing, activating and customizing proprietary information contained within the secure domain of a personal security device such as a smart card over a network using a communications pipe.

Abstract: System and method for establishing a remote connection over a network with a personal security device connected to a local client without using a local APDU interface or local cryptography.

Abstract: This device includes data storage unit, interface unit with an external tool for loading data into the storage unit, data processing unit including initialization unit for enabling modification of a specific secret personalizing access code and loading of personalizing data into the storage unit, first loading unit controlled by the specific access code for loading into the storage unit reprogrammable particular secret personalizing access codes assigned to personalizing in the device a plurality of functions, second loading unit controlled by the particular access codes for loading into the storage unit particular personalizing data assigned to the implementation of the functions, and inhibitor unit for authorizing, for each of the functions, only in response to the application of one particular access code already assigned to the function, (i) modification of the particular access code and (ii) the loading of the particular personalizing data.