Time to resurrect one of these threads. Putting this patent information here for safe-keeping.
United States Patent 6,763,399
Margalit , et al. July 13, 2004
USB key apparatus for interacting with a USB host via a USB port
Abstract
A smart card--host system that operates without the intermediation of a smart card reader. The smart card--host system comprises a host, which has a USB interface, and a portable device, which provides smart card function(s). The portable device has a smart card chip for performing the smart card function(s); a USB interface for connecting the portable device with the host via USB protocol; and a microprocessor for controlling the transfer of data between the USB interface and the smart card chip, for converting data from a USB format to the format of the smart card chip and for converting data from the format of the smart card chip to a USB format.
Inventors: Margalit; Yanki (Ramat Gan, IL); Margalit; Dany (Ramat Gan, IL); Kastershtien; Rami (Tel Aviv, IL)
Assignee: Aladdin Knowledge Systems, Ltd. (Tel Aviv, IL)
Appl. No.: 126520
Filed: April 22, 2002
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United States Patent 6,748,541
Margalit , et al. June 8, 2004
User-computer interaction method for use by a population of flexibly connectable computer systems
Abstract
A user-computer interaction method for use by a population of flexibly connectible computer systems and a population of mobile users, the method comprising storing information characterizing each mobile user on an FCCS plug to be borne by that mobile user; and accepting the FCCS plug from the mobile user for connection to one of the flexibly connectible computer systems and employing the information characterizing the mobile user to perform at least one computer operation.
Inventors: Margalit; Yanki (Ramat Gan, IL); Margalit; Dany (Ramat Gan, IL)
Assignee: Aladdin Knowledge Systems, Ltd. (Tel Aviv, IL)
Appl. No.: 412292
Filed: October 5, 1999
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United States Patent 6,671,808
Abbott , et al. December 30, 2003
USB-compliant personal key
Abstract
A method, apparatus, article of manufacture, and a memory structure for a USB-compliant personal key has been described. The personal key includes an integrated connector design that is simple and easy to manufacture, and allows broken or defective connecting pins to be easily replaced. In the several embodiments disclosed, the personal key also comprises a biometric sensor for authenticating the identity of the user, and visual and aural sensors for providing information to the user.
Inventors: Abbott; Shawn D. (Calgary, CA); Afghani; Bahram (Laguna Beach, CA); Anderson; Allan D. (Cerritos, CA); Godding; Patrick N. (Lake Forest, CA); Punt; Maarten G. (Lake Forest, CA); Sotoodeh; Mehdi (Mission Viejo, CA)
Assignee: Rainbow Technologies, Inc. (Irvine, CA)
Appl. No.: 281017
Filed: March 30, 1999 |
