DE102014112289A1 - communication device - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a communication device (100), comprising: a communication interface (101) for communication via a communication network, the communication interface (101) comprising an electrical signal path (103); and a switch (105) configured to interrupt the electrical signal path (103) to disable the communication interface (101) for communication over the communication network.

Description

The present invention relates to the field of a communication device.

A communication device, such as a security token, often comprises a communication interface, via which a stored in a memory element of the communication device record, such as a person's date of a user of the communication device can be read by means of a reading device. Preventing the readout of the stored data set by the user of the communication device, for example in order to avoid inadvertent readout of the stored data record, is frequently not provided here. This can be perceived as uncomfortable.

It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide an efficient concept for a communication device in which communication with the communication device can be effectively inhibited.

This object is solved by the features of the independent claim. Advantageous forms of further development are the subject of the dependent claims, the description and the drawings.

According to a first aspect, the invention relates to a communication device, comprising: a communication interface for communication via a communication network, the communication interface comprising an electrical signal path; and a switch configured to interrupt the electrical signal path to disable the communication interface for communication over the communication network. As a result, the advantage is achieved that a communication device can be provided with a communication interface which can be deactivated manually in an efficient manner.

The communication device may include a security token, a hardware token, a radio frequency (RF) token, a radio frequency identification (RFID) token, a universal serial bus (USB) token, a USB memory element, in particular a USB stick, a subscriber identity module, in particular a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, a smart card, in particular a contactless smart card, a telecommunication device, in particular a smartphone, and / or a chip, in particular a chip of an electronically readable identification document, be.

The identification document may be one of the following identification documents: identity document, such as identity card, passport, access control card, authorization card, company card, tax stamp or ticket, birth certificate, driver's license or vehicle pass, means of payment, for example a bank card or credit card. The identification document may further comprise an electronically readable circuit, for example an RFID chip. The identification document can be single-layered or multi-layered or paper and / or plastic-based. The identification document can be constructed from plastic-based films which are joined together to form a card body by means of gluing and / or lamination, the films preferably having similar material properties.

The communication interface may be or include a wireless and / or a contact communication interface. For example, the communication interface for wireless communication using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), in particular according to the Standard ISO / IEC 14443 or ISO / IEC 18000-3 , by means of near-field communication (NFC), in particular after the Standard ISO / IEC 14443 or ISO / IEC 18092 , and / or according to one of the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), Bluetooth, ZigBee or Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) standards. As another example, the communication interface is a contact-type communication interface that is configured as a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, a Local Area Network (LAN) interface, a serial interface or a parallel interface.

The communication network may be a telephone network, in particular a mobile radio network, a computer network, for example a near field communication network, a Local Area Network (LAN) or a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), or the Internet.

The electrical signal path may comprise an electrical circuit which can be interrupted by means of the switch. Furthermore, the electrical signal path may comprise an electrical functional element, such as a memory element or a processor.

The switch may be a slider, a slide switch, a toggle switch, a dual in-line package (DIP) switch, a toggle switch, a rocker switch, a rotary switch, or a transistor switch.

Furthermore, by interrupting the electrical signal path, an electrical functional element included in the electrical signal path can be deactivated. For example, by the Interrupting the electrical signal path interrupted an electrical power supply of the electrical functional element or a signal output of the electrical functional element separated to disable the electrical functional element.

In one embodiment, the switch is further configured to cause a physical break in an electrical lead of the electrical signal path to interrupt the electrical signal path. As a result, the advantage is achieved that the electrical signal path can be interrupted efficiently.

According to one embodiment, the switch is arranged in the electrical signal path. As a result, the advantage is achieved that the communication device can have a particularly compact design.

In one embodiment, the switch is configured to recover the electrical signal path to enable the communication interface for communication over the communication network. This provides the advantage that the communication interface can be activated manually.

For example, an electrical circuit enclosed in the electrical signal path is closed by means of the switch in order to activate the communication interface.

According to one embodiment, an antenna is arranged in the electrical signal path, and the switch is designed to at least partially separate the antenna by interrupting the electrical signal path in order to deactivate the communication interface. This achieves the advantage that wireless communication of the communication interface can be efficiently deactivated.

The antenna may be formed by a loop antenna, a ferrite antenna, a monopole antenna, a dipole antenna or a spiral antenna. Furthermore, the antenna can be excited by means of the communication interface. Furthermore, the communication interface and the antenna can form a transmission module and / or a reception module or can be included in a transmission module and / or a reception module.

According to one embodiment, the antenna is a near field communication antenna for communication via a near field communication network, or the antenna is a far field communication antenna for communication via a far field communication network, in particular via a UMTS communication network, WLAN communication network, GSM communication network or Bluetooth communication network , This provides the advantage that an efficient antenna can be used.

The near field communication network may be a near field communication (NFC) communication network, in particular according to the Standard ISO / IEC 14443 or ISO / IEC 18092 , be.

According to one embodiment, the communication device comprises an electrical energy supply interface for supplying electrical energy to the communication device, wherein the electrical signal path is electrically connectable to the electrical energy supply interface by means of the switch, and wherein the switch is designed to interrupt the electrical signal path in order to deactivate the electrical signal Communication interface to interrupt the supply of the communication interface with electrical energy. This provides the advantage that the communication interface can be deactivated efficiently.

The power supply interface may be a contact-type interface. Furthermore, the power supply interface may be an interface to the wireless power supply.

According to one embodiment, the communication interface comprises a near field communication interface, wherein the near field communication interface comprises the electrical energy supply interface. This achieves the advantage that the communication device can be efficiently supplied with electrical energy.

The near field communication interface can be used for communication by means of Near Field Communication (NFC), in particular according to the Standard ISO / IEC 14443 or ISO / IEC 18092 be trained.

According to one embodiment, the communication device has an energy element for providing electrical energy, in particular an energy store or a solar cell, and the electrical energy supply interface can be connected to the energy element. Thereby, the advantage is achieved that a use of the communication device is made possible without an external electrical power supply.

The energy element may be a battery or a fuel cell. Furthermore, the energy store may be an accumulator. The solar cell may further be a photovoltaic cell such as a semiconductor solar cell, particularly a silicon solar cell, or an organic solar cell.

According to one embodiment, the electrical power supply interface comprises a charging interface, in particular a USB interface. As a result, the advantage is achieved that the energy storage can be charged.

According to one embodiment, the electrical signal path comprises an electrical functional element, and the switch is designed to impair the functionality of the communication interface by interrupting the electrical signal path in order to deactivate the communication interface. As a result, the advantage is achieved that the communication interface can be deactivated very quickly by a partial deactivation.

The electrical functional element may comprise a system module or form a system module.

According to one embodiment, the electrical functional element is one of the following functional elements: an electrical resistance, a capacitance, a coil, a resonant circuit network, a filter network, an amplifier network, or a processor. This provides the advantage that the communication interface can be deactivated efficiently.

According to one embodiment, the switch is manually operable, in particular a slide switch or a toggle switch. This provides the advantage that the communication interface can be efficiently deactivated by a user.

According to one embodiment, the communication device has a housing, and the switch is arranged on the housing or in a recess of a housing wall. As a result, the advantage is achieved that the switch can be arranged particularly easily accessible for a user.

According to one embodiment, the switch is an electronic switch, in particular a transistor switch. This provides the advantage that the communication interface can be deactivated very quickly.

The transistor switch may comprise a bipolar transistor or a field effect transistor, in particular a metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET), or may be formed by a bipolar transistor or a field effect transistor, in particular a metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET).

According to one embodiment, the communication device is further configured with an actuating element for applying an electrical voltage to a switch connection or for disconnecting a switch connection from an electrical voltage in order to open or close the switch. This provides the advantage that the switch can be operated efficiently.

The actuator may comprise a button, a switching element, a knob or a rotary wheel or be formed by a button, a switching element, a knob or a rotary.

According to one embodiment, the communication device is an RF token, a smart card, a portable memory, in particular a USB stick, a telecommunication device, in particular a smartphone, or a chip, in particular a chip of an electronically readable identity card. Thereby, the advantage is achieved that an efficient communication device can be provided.

The chip may comprise an electronic circuit and / or a storage element in which a data record, such as a person's date, is stored.

According to a second aspect, the invention relates to an identification document with the communication device, wherein the communication device has a chip, which is electronically readable via the communication interface. As a result, the advantage is achieved that an unintentional electronic readout of the chip can be avoided.

The identification document may be one of the following identification documents: identity document, such as identity card, passport, access control card, authorization card, company card, tax stamp or ticket, birth certificate, driver's license or vehicle pass, means of payment, for example a bank card or credit card. The identification document may further comprise an electronically readable circuit, for example an RFID chip. The identification document can be single-layered or multi-layered or paper and / or plastic-based. The identification document can be constructed from plastic-based films which are joined together to form a card body by means of gluing and / or lamination, the films preferably having similar material properties.

The communication device may further be configured with: a communication interface for communicating over a communication network, the communication interface including an electrical signal path; and one A switch configured to interrupt the electrical signal path to disable the communication interface for communication over the communication network.

The chip may comprise an electronic circuit and / or a storage element in which a data record, such as a person's date, is stored.

The communication interface may be or include a wireless and / or a contact communication interface. For example, the communication interface for wireless communication using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), in particular according to the Standard ISO / IEC 14443 or ISO / IEC 18000-3 , by means of near-field communication (NFC), in particular after the Standard ISO / IEC 14443 or ISO / IEC 18092 , and / or according to one of the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), Bluetooth, ZigBee or Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) standards. As another example, the communication interface is a contact-type communication interface that is configured as a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, a Local Area Network (LAN) interface, a serial interface or a parallel interface.

The communication network may be a telephone network, in particular a mobile radio network, a computer network, for example a near field communication network, a Local Area Network (LAN) or a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), or the Internet.

The electrical signal path may comprise an electrical circuit which can be interrupted by means of the switch. Furthermore, the electrical signal path may comprise an electrical functional element, such as a memory element or a processor.

The switch may be a slider, a slide switch, a toggle switch, a dual in-line package (DIP) switch, a toggle switch, a rocker switch, a rotary switch, or a transistor switch.

Furthermore, by interrupting the electrical signal path, an electrical functional element included in the electrical signal path can be deactivated. For example, is interrupted by the interruption of the electrical signal path, an electrical power supply of the electrical functional element or a signal output of the electrical functional element separated to disable the electrical functional element.

In one embodiment, the switch is further configured to cause a physical break in an electrical lead of the electrical signal path to interrupt the electrical signal path. As a result, the advantage is achieved that the electrical signal path can be interrupted efficiently.

According to one embodiment, the switch is arranged in the electrical signal path. As a result, the advantage is achieved that the identification document can have a particularly compact design.

The invention can be implemented in hardware and / or software.

Further embodiments will be explained with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it:

1 a schematic representation of a communication device according to an embodiment; and

2 a schematic representation of an identification document according to an embodiment.

1 shows a schematic representation of a communication device 100 according to one embodiment. The communication device 100 includes a communication interface 101 , an electrical signal path 103 and a switch 105 ,

The communication device 100 may be formed with: the communication interface 101 for communication over a communication network, the communication interface 101 an electrical signal path 103 includes; and a switch 105 , which is formed, the electrical signal path 103 to interrupt to the communication interface 101 for communication over the communication network.

The communication device 100 may include a security token, a hardware token, a radio frequency (RF) token, a radio frequency identification (RFID) token, a universal serial bus (USB) token, a USB storage element, in particular a USB stick, a subscriber identity module, in particular a subscriber identity Module (SIM) card, a smart card, in particular a contactless smart card, a telecommunication device, in particular a smartphone, and / or a chip, in particular a chip of an electronically readable identification document, be.

The identification document may be one of the following identification documents: identity document, such as identity card, passport, access control card, authorization card, company card, tax stamp or ticket, birth certificate, driver's license or vehicle pass, means of payment, for example a bank card or credit card. The identification document may further comprise an electronically readable circuit, for example an RFID chip. The identification document can be single-layered or multi-layered or paper and / or plastic-based. The identification document can be constructed from plastic-based films which are joined together to form a card body by means of gluing and / or lamination, the films preferably having similar material properties.

The communication interface 101 may be or include a wireless and / or a contact-based communication interface. For example, the communication interface 101 for wireless communication by means of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), in particular according to the Standard ISO / IEC 14443 or ISO / IEC 18000-3 , by means of near-field communication (NFC), in particular after the Standard ISO / IEC 14443 or ISO / IEC 18092 , and / or according to one of the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), Bluetooth, ZigBee or Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) standards. Another example is the communication interface 101 a contact-based communication interface, which is designed as a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, a Local Area Network (LAN) interface, a serial interface or a parallel interface.

The communication network may be a telephone network, in particular a mobile radio network, a computer network, for example a near field communication network, a Local Area Network (LAN) or a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), or the Internet.

The electrical signal path 103 may comprise an electrical circuit, which by means of the switch 105 is interruptible. Furthermore, the electrical signal path 105 an electrical functional element, such as a memory element or a processor include.

The desk 105 may be a slider, a slide switch, a toggle switch, a dual in-line package (DIP) switch, a toggle switch, a rocker switch, a rotary switch, or a transistor switch.

Furthermore, by interrupting the electrical signal path 103 in the electrical signal path 103 be covered electrically functional element deactivated. For example, by the interruption of the electrical signal path 103 an electrical power supply of the electrical functional element is interrupted or a signal output of the electrical functional element disconnected to deactivate the electrical functional element.

According to one embodiment, the switch 105 further formed, a physical interruption in an electrical line of the electrical signal path 103 to cause the electrical signal path 103 to interrupt.

According to one embodiment, the switch 105 in the electrical signal path 103 arranged.

According to a further embodiment, the communication device 100 comprise a memory element. In the storage element, data may be stored which is a person's date or an identity, for example a user of the communication device 100 , include. Furthermore, the memory element can be read by means of a reading device via the communication interface 101 be readable.

According to a further embodiment, the communication interface 101 to be a wireless communication interface. For example, the communication interface 101 an integrated circuit having a radio frequency interface, such as an RF IC. Such communication devices 100 are often used in identification documents, smart cards or cards. The communication interface 101 can also be deactivated by means of an electromagnetic shield, such as a shielding. For example, the communication device 100 in a passport document and the electromagnetic shield is formed by a passport document cover which includes a metallic layer to block electromagnetic radiation while the passport document is received in the passport document cover. As a result, unintentional reading or tracking of the passport document can be avoided.

According to a further embodiment, by means of the switch 105 provided a one-touch protection, which with a hand movement, a finger movement or a thumb movement of a user of the communication device 100 can be activated to an electric functional element of Communication Interface 101 , like an antenna or a system module, separate.

2 shows a schematic representation of an identification document 200 according to one embodiment. The identification document 200 includes a communication device 100 with a communication interface 101 and a chip 201 , The communication interface 101 further includes an electrical signal path 103 ,

The identification document 200 may be formed with the communication device 100 , wherein the communication device 100 the chip 201 which, via the communication interface 101 is electronically readable.

The identification document 200 may be one of the following identification documents: identity document such as identity card, passport, access control card, authorization card, company card, tax stamp or ticket, birth certificate, driver's license or vehicle passport, means of payment such as a bank card or credit card. The identification document 200 may further comprise an electronically readable circuit, such as an RFID chip. The identification document 200 can be single-layer or multi-layered or paper and / or plastic-based. The identification document 200 can be constructed of plastic-based films, which are joined together to form a card body by means of gluing and / or lamination, wherein the films preferably have similar material properties.

The communication device 100 may further be formed with: the communication interface 101 for communication over a communication network, the communication interface 101 the electrical signal path 103 includes; and the switch 105 , which is formed, the electrical signal path 103 to interrupt to the communication interface 101 for communication over the communication network.

The chip 201 may include an electronic circuit and / or a memory element in which a record, such as a person's date, is stored.

The communication interface 101 may be or include a wireless and / or a contact-based communication interface. For example, the communication interface 101 for wireless communication by means of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), in particular according to the Standard ISO / IEC 14443 or ISO / IEC 18000-3 , by means of near-field communication (NFC), in particular after the Standard ISO / IEC 14443 or ISO / IEC 18092 , and / or according to one of the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), Bluetooth, ZigBee or Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) standards. Another example is the communication interface 101 a contact-based communication interface, which is designed as a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, a Local Area Network (LAN) interface, a serial interface or a parallel interface.

The communication network may be a telephone network, in particular a mobile radio network, a computer network, for example a near field communication network, a Local Area Network (LAN) or a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), or the Internet.

The electrical signal path 103 may comprise an electrical circuit, which by means of the switch 105 is interruptible. Furthermore, the electrical signal path 103 an electrical functional element, such as a memory element or a processor include.

The desk 105 may be a slider, a slide switch, a toggle switch, a dual in-line package (DIP) switch, a toggle switch, a rocker switch, a rotary switch, or a transistor switch.

Furthermore, by interrupting the electrical signal path 103 in the electrical signal path 103 be covered electrically functional element deactivated. For example, by the interruption of the electrical signal path 103 an electrical power supply of the electrical functional element is interrupted or a signal output of the electrical functional element disconnected to deactivate the electrical functional element.

According to one embodiment, the switch 105 further formed, a physical interruption in an electrical line of the electrical signal path 103 to cause the electrical signal path 103 to interrupt.

According to one embodiment, the switch 105 in the electrical signal path 103 arranged.

According to another embodiment, the manual deactivation of the communication interface 101 by means of the switch 105 an unintentional readout of data from a communication device 100 as a token, a data manipulation of in a communication device 100 as a token, stored data and / or tracking or tracking of a communication device 100 , like a token, are avoided. As a result, an acceptance of the communication device 100 increased and a mass distribution of the communication device 100 be enabled.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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 communication device

101

 Communication Interface

103

 Electrical signal path

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 switch

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 identification document

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 chip

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited non-patent literature

• Standard ISO / IEC 14443 [0008]
• ISO / IEC 18000-3 [0008]
• Standard ISO / IEC 14443 [0008]
• ISO / IEC 18092 [0008]
• Standard ISO / IEC 14443 [0020]
• ISO / IEC 18092 [0020]
• Standard ISO / IEC 14443 [0024]
• ISO / IEC 18092 [0024]
• Standard ISO / IEC 14443 [0043]
• ISO / IEC 18000-3 [0043]
• Standard ISO / IEC 14443 [0043]
• ISO / IEC 18092 [0043]
• Standard ISO / IEC 14443 [0058]
• ISO / IEC 18000-3 [0058]
• Standard ISO / IEC 14443 [0058]
• ISO / IEC 18092 [0058]
• Standard ISO / IEC 14443 [0073]
• ISO / IEC 18000-3 [0073]
• Standard ISO / IEC 14443 [0073]
• ISO / IEC 18092 [0073]

Claims (17)

Communication device ( 100 ), with: a communication interface ( 101 ) for communication over a communication network, the communication interface ( 101 ) an electrical signal path ( 103 ); and a switch ( 105 ), which is formed, the electrical signal path ( 103 ) to interrupt the communication interface ( 101 ) for communication over the communication network. Communication device ( 100 ) according to claim 1, wherein the switch ( 105 ) is further configured, a physical interruption in an electrical line of the electrical signal path ( 103 ) to cause the electrical signal path ( 103 ) to interrupt. Communication device ( 100 ) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the switch ( 105 ) in the electrical signal path ( 103 ) is arranged. Communication device ( 100 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the switch ( 105 ) is formed, the electrical signal path ( 103 ) to the communication interface ( 101 ) for communication over the communication network. Communication device ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein in the electrical signal path ( 103 ) an antenna is arranged, and wherein the switch ( 105 ) is formed, the antenna by interrupting the electrical signal path ( 103 ) at least partially separate the communication interface ( 101 ). Communication device ( 100 ) according to claim 5, wherein the antenna is a near-field communication antenna for communication via a near-field communication network, or wherein the antenna is a far-field communication antenna for communication via a far-field communication network, in particular via a UMTS communication network, WLAN communication network, GSM communication network or Bluetooth Communication network, is. Communication device ( 100 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the communication device ( 100 ) an electrical power supply interface for supplying the communication device ( 100 ) with electrical energy, wherein the electrical signal path ( 103 ) by means of the switch ( 105 ) is electrically connectable to the electrical power supply interface, and wherein the switch ( 105 ) is formed, the electrical signal path ( 103 ) in order to deactivate the communication interface ( 101 ) the supply of the communication interface ( 101 ) to interrupt with electrical energy. Communication device ( 100 ) according to claim 7, wherein the communication device ( 100 ) An energy element for providing electrical energy, in particular an energy storage device or a solar cell, comprising, and wherein the electrical power supply interface with the energy element is connectable. Communication device ( 100 ) according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the electrical power supply interface comprises a charging interface, in particular a USB interface. Communication device ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the electrical signal path ( 103 ) comprises an electrical functional element, and wherein the switch ( 105 ) is formed by interrupting the electrical signal path ( 103 ) a functionality of the communication interface ( 101 ) to the communication interface ( 101 ). Communication device ( 100 ) according to claim 10, wherein the electrical functional element is one of the following functional elements: an electrical resistance, a capacitance, a coil, a resonant circuit network, a filter network, an amplifier network, or a processor. Communication device ( 100 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the switch ( 105 ) manually operable, in particular a slide switch or a toggle switch, is. Communication device ( 100 ) according to claim 12, wherein the communication device ( 100 ) has a housing, and wherein the switch ( 105 ) is arranged on the housing or in a recess of a housing wall. Communication device ( 100 ) according to one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the switch ( 105 ) is an electronic switch, in particular a transistor switch. Communication device ( 100 ) according to claim 14, with an actuating element for applying a voltage to a switch terminal or for disconnecting a switch terminal from an electrical voltage, around the switch ( 105 ) to open or close. Communication device ( 100 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the communication device ( 100 ) an RF token, a Smartcard, a portable memory, in particular a USB stick, a telecommunication device, in particular a smartphone, or a chip, in particular a chip of an electronically readable identity card, is. Identification document ( 200 ) with the communication device ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 16, wherein the communication device ( 100 ) a chip ( 201 ), which via the communication interface ( 101 ) is electronically readable.

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