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SMART Card Authentication Device and Method: A Breakthrough in Computer Compatibility and Security

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The World Intellectual Property Organization (WO) has published a groundbreaking patent, WO/2011/097843, for a SMART card authentication device and method developed by ZTE Corporation. This innovation, conceived by inventor JIANG, Jiewei, aims to enhance computer compatibility, facilitate smart card authentication, and ensure seamless data transmission between devices. The patent abstract highlights the significance of this invention, outlining its potential to revolutionize the field of computer security.

Key Takeaways:

  • The SMART card authentication device comprises four primary modules: a smart card authentication service module, a smart card reader (SCReader) drive module, a personal computer smart card drive (pcscd) service module, and a virtual serial port drive module.
  • The device sends an initialization command to the SCReader drive module, requesting authentication operations from both a terminal equipment and a network server, and compares their results to determine the smart card's authenticity.
  • The pcscd service module provides an interface for data transmission between the smart card authentication service module and the SCReader drive module, ensuring efficient communication.
  • The virtual serial port drive module facilitates data transmission between the terminal equipment and the SCReader drive module, enhancing computer compatibility.
  • The patent's adoption has the potential to increase the compatibility, ease the extension, and widen the applicability of computer systems.
  • The SMART card authentication device and method have been designed to work efficiently with various smart cards, ensuring a high level of security and authentication.

Statistics:

  • The patent was filed on May 07, 2010, under Application No. PCT/CN2010/072524.
  • The publication date of the patent is August 18, with the title WO/2011/097843.
  • The patent's abstract highlights its potential to improve computer compatibility and authentication security.

Sources:

  • World Intellectual Property Organization (WO). (August 18). Smart Card Authentication Device and Method (WO/2011/097843).
  • ZTE Corporation. (May 07, 2010). SMART Card Authentication Device and Method. Application No. PCT/CN2010/072524.

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