EP1021769A1 - Procede et systeme permettant de fournir des services financiers sous forme electronique, dans des moyens de transport de passagers - Google Patents

Procede et systeme permettant de fournir des services financiers sous forme electronique, dans des moyens de transport de passagers

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EP1021769A1
EP1021769A1 EP98951991A EP98951991A EP1021769A1 EP 1021769 A1 EP1021769 A1 EP 1021769A1 EP 98951991 A EP98951991 A EP 98951991A EP 98951991 A EP98951991 A EP 98951991A EP 1021769 A1 EP1021769 A1 EP 1021769A1
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William D. Hooper
Joseph C. Kawa
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Citibank NA
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    • G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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  • This invention relates to a system for providing information and performing financial transactions and other services in large mobile passenger conveyances and in particular, it relates to a system that utilizes satellite or other wirelessly linked terminals for providing financial information, performing financial
  • ATMs/CATs automated teller machines/customer activated 25 terminals
  • ATM/CAT and other financial networks in use today are characterized by certain shortcomings that limit consumer access and provide a barrier to more widespread accessibility and use, particularly for mobile use such as on large mobile passenger conveyances, including airplanes, trains, and ships.
  • the ATMs/CATs in greatest use today are hard wired in a fixed location. This hard wiring is necessary to provide power for the terminal and to provide access to communication lines, such as telephone lines, over which data may be exchanged with the financial service provider.
  • Security concerns also play a role in limiting ATMs/CATs to fixed locations.
  • the prior art includes a number of attempts to address problems of computer and other access on large mobile passenger conveyances.
  • This prior art includes the following.
  • U.S. Patent 5,311,302 to Berry, et al. discloses an entertainment system for passenger vehicles that includes interactive video terminals at each seat. Passengers can perform such functions as making telephone calls and ordering merchandise. A credit card can be used to pay for entertainment.
  • the device of Berry, et al. does not, however, address wireless banking functions.
  • An article by Meece (“Plastic to be aboard When Gaming Takes Flight", American Banker 1/7/94, p. 14, vol. 159, no.5) discloses a system that allows use of smart cards on board such passenger conveyances as aircraft and cruise ships. Passengers can pay for such services as video, video games, television, Nintendo, and gambling, using a smart card.
  • the articles do not, however, disclose use of real-time banking functions on a network that includes both wireless and non- wireless terminals.
  • U.S. Patent 5,666,291 to Scott, et al. discloses an entertainment system for multi-passenger vehicles (e.g., aircraft).
  • a file server, a local area network, and user stations are disclosed.
  • the device of Scott, et al. does not, however, address wireless banking functions or use of real-time banking functions on a network that includes both wireless and non-wireless terminals.
  • U.S. Patent 5,568,484 to Margis discloses a telecommunications system for use on commercial aircraft that allows passengers to place telephone calls or be entertained. A credit card can be used to pay for the service.
  • EP Patent EP789502 to Harvey, et al. discloses an in-flight entertainment system that provides passengers with a network that includes on demand video, audio telephone access, and games.
  • the device of Harvey, et al. does not, however, address wireless banking functions.
  • U.S. Patent 5,379,421 to Palazzi, et al. discloses an interactive terminal that allows passengers of conveyances such as airplanes and pleasure boats to access remote databases.
  • the device of Palazzi, et al. does not, however, address wireless banking functions. Accordingly, there is a need for a financial transaction and information system which can overcome the aforementioned shortcomings with regard to large mobile passenger conveyances. Specifically, there is a need to provide transaction and information terminals that can be conveniently positioned aboard large mobile passenger conveyances as necessary to maximize availability and use of the financial services provided thereby. There is an additional need to provide the above-described features without compromising the security provided by existing systems and without introducing inordinate costs and to provide these systems within existing frameworks of ATM/CAT and other financial networks.
  • an embodiment of the invention includes a terminal on the mobile conveyance connected to a financial institution via a wireless or cellular telephone hook-up, or satellite communication link.
  • wireless connection such as satellite or other wireless communication links
  • the system not only provides the functionality of an ATM/CAT network, but also provides non- financial services, thereby forming an integrated system.
  • the present invention comprises a method and system for providing a wide range of electronically delivered financial, information, and other services to passengers aboard airplanes, cruise ships, ferries, tour buses, trains and , other large mobile passenger conveyances using satellite or other wirelessly linked terminals.
  • the services the invention allows passengers to perform include the following: 1) electronically transfer funds via debit/credit/travel and entertainment or other similar electronic card product account to make purchases or exchange foreign currency, using, for example, a credit card, debit card, or smart card; 2) access the internet to obtain information and perform electronic commerce; 3) obtain information from media services (e.g., CNN); and 4) obtain satellite television programming for purchase of pay per view.
  • passengers Using a server located aboard the transportation conveyance, in an embodiment of the present invention, passengers perform functions, such as making purchases and making long distance telephone calls, using, for example, a credit card, debit card, or smart card. Tickets are purchasable for such things as movies and tour buses, and points can be earned that are redeemable for cash using the system. Different types of currency are also accessible using, for example, a smart card or electronic purse/wallet.
  • the present invention thus provides a virtual link between fixed service nodes (e.g., ground-based ATMs CATs) for traveling customers, such as long-haul travelers over water.
  • the invention includes a method for obtaining financial and other information, performing transactions, and providing other services on a large mobile passenger conveyance, comprising: providing access for a user to a terminal, the terminal being coupled to a device for wirelessly transmitting and receiving data; providing for the user to input information; the terminal automatically wirelessly transmitting the information to a wireless communications interface; the wireless communications interface automatically transmitting the information to a communications interface; the communications interface automatically transmitting the information to a host financial computer system, wherein the host system maintains records of user account information; and providing the user with capability to obtain financial information and perform transactions at the terminal.
  • the invention includes a financial and other information, transaction, and other services system for use in a transportation conveyance, comprising: a host financial computer system, the host system maintaining records of user account information; a plurality of user interface terminals for accessing the host financial computer system, at least one of the terminals being coupled to a first communications device for wirelessly transmitting and receiving data, the at least one of the terminals housed on the transportation conveyance; a wireless communications interface comprising a second communications device for wirelessly transmitting and receiving data operatively coupled to the at least one of the terminals via the first communication device for wirelessly transmitting and receiving data; and a communications interface coupled to the wireless communications interface and coupled to the host system; wherein data corresponding to the user account information is exchanged between the host system and the at least one of the terminals coupled to the first communications device for wirelessly transmitting and receiving data via the wireless communications interface and the communications interface, such that information is obtainable and transactions performable on the host financial system, and where
  • FIG. 1 depicts an ATM/CAT on board a large mobile passenger vehicle, such as an airplane, according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 1A presents a system according to an embodiment of the present invention for wirelessly communicating financial information, conducting financial transactions, and providing other services to a large mobile passenger conveyance
  • FIG. 1 B presents a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention presenting various components for use with a satellite link;
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a financial information and transaction system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 3 A is a block diagram of a first application of the present invention that includes a wireless transmitting/receiving station;
  • FIG. 3B is a block diagram showing a second application of the present invention which includes a wireless transmission/receiving station
  • FIG. 3C is a perspective view of a cellular telephone terminal in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 4A is a perspective/block view of a first portable wireless transaction and information terminal in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 4B is a perspective/block view of a second portable wireless transaction and information terminal in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a wireless transaction and information system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a smart card according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a file structure of the smart card of FIG. 5.
  • the present invention comprises a method and system for providing a wide range of electronically delivered financial, information, and other services to passengers aboard airplanes, cruise ships, ferries, tour buses, trains and other large mobile passenger conveyances using satellite or other wirelessly linked terminals.
  • the services the invention allows passengers to perform include the following: 1) electronically transfer funds via debit/credit/travel and entertainment or other similar electronic card product account to make purchases or exchange foreign currency, using, for example, a credit card, debit card, or smart card; 2) access the internet to obtain information and perform electronic commerce; 3) obtain information from media services (e.g., CNN); and 4) obtain satellite television programming for purchase of pay per view.
  • a server located aboard the transportation conveyance in an embodiment of the present invention, passengers perform functions, such as making purchases and making long distance telephone calls, using, for example, a credit card, debit card, or smart card. Tickets are purchasable for such things as movies and tour buses, and points can be earned that are redeemable for goods and/or services using the system. Different types of currency are also accessible using, for example, a smart card or electronic purse/wallet.
  • the present invention thus provides a virtual link between fixed service nodes (e.g., ground-based ATMs/CATs) for traveling customers, such as long-haul travelers over water.
  • the present invention also provides for a method and system that focuses first on data communications, second on transaction processing, and third on applications at the user interface.
  • an embodiment of the present invention includes a method and system for dynamically selecting among satellite and wireless connections based on cost and availability of these connections.
  • This dynamic selection feature is locatable within the overall system in a number of places, such as on the large mobile passenger conveyance, in a satellite, or on the ground.
  • Such connection provides passengers with access to electronic funds transfer organizations on the ground (e.g., Citishare Corp., Diners Corp., Visa/Plus, MasterCard/Cirrus Maestro, Amex, NYCE, HONOR Technologies, Cash Station, MAC, PULSE, STAR, Europay, JETCO, other functionally similar retail or corporate Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) organizations worldwide) and allows passengers to facilitate financial transactions (e.g., balance inquiries, value loads to smart cards, value transfers to on board systems, financial transfers, payments for services and goods, cash withdrawals, currency exchanges, obtaining sensitive documents (immigration tickets, discount coupons)).
  • EFT Electronic Funds Transfer
  • This capability also allows passengers to communicate with the internet for both information and for electronic commerce, including electronic payment; communication with branded and non-branded media services (e.g., msnbc.com,
  • CNN CNN, Dow Jones, Reuters
  • connection with direct satellite broadcast television for purchase of pay-per-view shows
  • electronic connection allows the operators of the conveyance to interface this data communication to a variety of electronic devices used/accessed by passengers for passenger convenience (e.g., on board cabin file server in an aircraft, ship, train, ferry, or bus); to provide direct connection for in seat passenger entertainment systems, to present at seat debit/credit card readers; to access at seat smart card readers (specifically, readers of microprocessor cards); and to connect capability for video game systems, gambling systems, telephones, document printers, facsimile machines, and other passenger accessed self-service electronic devices.
  • passenger convenience e.g., on board cabin file server in an aircraft, ship, train, ferry, or bus
  • seat passenger entertainment systems e.g., to present at seat debit/credit card readers
  • seat smart card readers specifically, readers of microprocessor cards
  • information and services can be provided by a wireless user interface device, such as a hand held wireless unit located at the customer seat that includes one or more features, such as a card reader, a screen, a keypad, and information or service selection keys.
  • a wireless user interface device such as a hand held wireless unit located at the customer seat that includes one or more features, such as a card reader, a screen, a keypad, and information or service selection keys.
  • Other examples of user interface devices usable with an embodiment of the present invention include centrally or fixedly located terminals within the large mobile passenger conveyance, mobile terminal devices, and user interface screens located at each seat.
  • An embodiment of the present invention allows conveyance owners and passengers to perform on-line authorization against debit/credit/travel and entertainment or other similar electronic card product account using, for example, a credit card, debit card, or smart card, for purposes of paying for on-board services or goods; allows passengers to purchase stored value cards or to load microprocessor cards to use on-board for purchase of services or goods, including entertainment, games, and Las Vegas style gambling; allows passengers to electronically obtain prepaid calling account numbers while on-board, from telephones, from an in-seat entertainment system, or from a standalone_system; these accounts are also downloadable to one pocket of a multi-application microprocessor card.
  • electronic connection also allows passengers to electronically order Duty Free/Tax Free goods from their seats using a touch screen or other display; to enter their delivery name and address; to pay electronically with a debit/credit/transportation and entertainment (T&E) or other similar card account using, for example, a credit card, debit card, or smart card; and to have a choice of picking the goods up on-board, at destination, or having the orders electronically downloaded to a commercial express courier on the ground for immediate dispatch to the named party/delivery address.
  • T&E debit/credit/transportation and entertainment
  • passengers also have the capability to take guided tours of their destinations via paid access to video tours stored on the on-board cabin file server, for which dynamic information is updatable by satellite link or wirelessly linked communication; passengers can order sensitive documents and pay for them with their electronic card, including, theater, movie, concert, or sports event tickets, and tour tickets, immigration tickets, and transit tickets for buses at destination.
  • Passengers may load their multi-application microprocessor cards with various currencies by inserting the cards into a smart card reader/writer and, using a telephone or an in-seat entertainment system screen, load value in particular currencies to the card, or, for example, electronically convert currency A in pocket A of the electronic purse to currency B in pocket B of the electronic purse.
  • An embodiment of the present invention allows passengers to electronically load loyalty program points on and off of their loyalty program smart card and/or loyalty program account on the ground; an embodiment also allows passengers to perform such functions as redeeming loyalty points for goods and services, obtaining service upgrades, redeeming points for goods and/or services, and exchanging the points with other passengers.
  • Electronic communication also allows passengers to order electronic tickets for travel from their seat and allows passengers at their seat and elsewhere on board to access proprietary financial/information services provided by financial services organizations via the on-board cabin file server, which contains dynamic data (e.g., investment and loan rates; stock quotes) that is updatable via the satellite or other wireless communication link.
  • the present invention also allows passengers to shop electronically, either, for example, via electronic catalogs on the on-board file server or via the internet; orders can be paid for by card, with online authorization from the passenger seat; passengers can download their delivery information with the order for delivery by express courier, and passengers can use
  • An embodiment of the present invention also provides for electronic statement delivery via an electronic mailbox.
  • This embodiment /allows financial alerts to be provided to customers (e.g., certificate of deposit (CD) coming due; mortgage payment past due) via a mailbox electronic statement delivery.
  • customers e.g., certificate of deposit (CD) coming due; mortgage payment past due
  • the local phone company sends a separate paper late payment notice.
  • a computer places a message in the customer's phone mailbox reminding the customer, for example, that a payment is due.
  • This embodiment also allows delivery of results of requests for archived information (e.g., prior months statements; check images); promotion of product specials (e.g., mortgage rate sales; auto loan specials; one week CD rate specials); provision of cross-sell information on other products (e.g., mutual funds; insurance); and provision of specialized information of critical importance to customers (e.g., daily interest rate quotes prior to lock in of house mortgage; foreign exchange (FX) rates on multicurrency accounts for traveling international customers).
  • product specials e.g., mortgage rate sales; auto loan specials; one week CD rate specials
  • cross-sell information on other products e.g., mutual funds; insurance
  • provision of specialized information of critical importance to customers e.g., daily interest rate quotes prior to lock in of house mortgage; foreign exchange (FX) rates on multicurrency accounts for traveling international customers.
  • the electronic mailbox aspect of the present invention also serves other purposes in an embodiment of the present invention, including the following: use of the mailbox to store messages for traveling customers to alleviate large time zone differences; delivery of credit report information for a fee; and allowing cobranding organizations to provide electronic promotional information to customers (e.g., American Airlines rate specials to Florida in the winter).
  • FIG. 1 A An example system according to an embodiment of the present invention utilizing wireless communications on a large mobile passenger conveyance is shown in FIG. 1 A.
  • the large mobile passenger conveyance (LMPC) 1 includes a server la coupled to a wireless transmitter/receiver lb for use with, for example, a satellite or other wireless communications link.
  • the server lb is also coupled to various terminals interfaces lc, Id, and le.
  • wireless user interfaces 1 g operatively coupled to the server la via a wireless communications device 1 f can also be used within the large mobile passenger conveyance 1.
  • some passenger services that are accessible at the user interfaces lc, Id, le, lg are provided by the on-board server la.
  • the LMPC 1 is operatively coupled by satellite link or other wireless communication to an earth station or direct wireless service 2, which is coupled to a communications front-end 3.
  • the communications front-end 3 is in turn coupled, for example, to a financial institution host computer 4, which can include, for example, an ATM/CAT network, a network service provider 5, enabling connection to the internet and other networks, a standard switched network 6, and a private network 7. Combinations of these couplings to the communications front-end may be varied depending on the services provided on the LMPC 1.
  • the communications front- end/switch 3 can include a wide range of functions besides routing and otherwise facilitating communications, including transaction settlement, money movement, exception handling, foreign exchange, and management information systems functions.
  • An embodiment of the present invention provides for dynamic routing, automatically selecting among satellite or other wireless communications link based on availability and cost of the links.
  • FIG. IB presents an embodiment presenting the various components of an embodiment of the present invention for use with a satellite link. As shown in
  • FIG. IB in this embodiment, a large mobile passenger conveyance 8, such as an airplane, provides information and services to customers on the large mobile passenger conveyance via a wireless link to a satellite 8a.
  • the satellite 8a which, in an embodiment of the present invention transmits and receives data at about 10,500 bps, in turn is wirelessly linked to a ground-based earth station 8b.
  • the earth station 8b is linked by, for example, land lines, to a communications front end 9, which allows communications to, for example, a financial institution host computer, a network service provider, allowing connection to networks such as an ATM/CAT network or the internet, standard switched networks, private networks, and other network connections 9a.
  • an embodiment of the present invention utilizes a satellite or other wireless connection to a network.
  • the wireless connection aspects of the present invention will now be further discussed.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a system for providing financial information and performing financial transactions in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
  • a financial institution is represented by block 10.
  • the financial institution such as a consumer banking institution, utilizes an automated system, including a host computer, for maintaining records of customer accounts. These records are used to track funds in customer accounts, to enter debits and credits made to such accounts, and for other purposes.
  • a communications front end 12 is used to exchange data corresponding to such information.
  • the communication front end 12 provides access to the host computer operated by the financial institution 10 from a variety of communication systems.
  • the communications front end 12 may exchange data with a standard switch network 14, such as one operated by a regional telephone company.
  • a standard switch network 14 such as one operated by a regional telephone company.
  • data transfer utilizing such a system generally takes place over a telephone line.
  • data may be exchanged with a user suitably linked to the standard switch network 14 with a modem using any of a variety of communication protocols known in the art.
  • data is exchangeable; in this way other financial institutions and financial networks (not shown), for example, can provide data for settlement of various customer transactions.
  • the communication front end 12 may be connected to a network service provider 16 or a private network 18.
  • a network service provider 16 For example, one of several commercial services now available may link users throughout a geographic area.
  • the communications front end 12 may provide an interface between the financial institution 10 and a private network 18 comprising, for example, one or more local area networks (LAN) or wide area networks (WAN).
  • LAN local area networks
  • WAN wide area networks
  • the communications front end in this representation is connected to a direct wireless service 20.
  • a hook-up could operate at a very high frequency (900 megahertz) along a cellular telephone-type or spread spectrum type connection (900 megahertz with multiplexers) for security purposes.
  • the signal from the direct wireless service 20 may be received by a number of different types of terminals, described below.
  • FIG. 2 shows direct links between the communications front end 12 and the various types of communication systems 14, 16, 18, and 20. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various combinations of such systems, and others, are possible.
  • a private network 22 may be accessed with the communications front end 12 through a network service provider 16.
  • FIGs. 3A and 3B illustrate various applications according to an embodiment of the present invention in which wireless data transmission are utilized to provide convenient access to a financial institution, such as the financial institution 10 mentioned above in relation to FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 3 A illustrates an application in which a wireless transmitting and receiving station 50 is operatively linked to various terminals A to D distributed on a ship 52 or other large mobile passenger conveyance.
  • a wireless transmitting and receiving station 54 is operatively linked to a financial server 56 associated with a LAN or WAN on a large mobile passenger conveyance.
  • Various nodes 58, 60, and 64 are provided along the network of the conveyance.
  • One such node 64 shown in FIG. 3B comprises a personal computer, which includes a smart card reader 64a.
  • FIGs. 4A and 4B illustrate in greater detail embodiments of a wireless terminal in accordance with the present invention.
  • use is made of devices, methods, and systems for encryption, such as a smart card and a smart card reader.
  • encryption techniques it is possible not only to encode financial information stored remotely by a host computer or locally on the smart card, but also to encode identification information, such as personal identification numbers (PINs).
  • PINs personal identification numbers
  • a user's PIN is encryptable by the smart card and communicable to a remote host that has the same encryption key to decode the encrypted PIN and to validate it. This provides authorization to access information stored by the host and/or to request various financial transactions.
  • FIG. 4 A illustrates a first wireless terminal 100 on board a large mobile passenger conveyance for use with a smart card in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • This terminal 100 includes a customer interface 102, such as an alpha-numerical keypad 104, a display 106, and a smart card reader 108. Signals provided from a wireless service provider, such as one described in FIG. 2, are received by a transmitter/receiver portion 110 of the terminal 100. Conversely, signals are provided from the transmitter/receiver portion 110 of the terminal 100 to a front end processor via wireless service provider. In this manner, the terminal 100 may be used to wirelessly receive and transmit data to and from a financial institution or financial network. This data is then readable and writable from and onto a smart card that is inserted into the smart card reader 108.
  • the terminal 100 may be advantageously used to read data stored on a smart card to determine, for example, a value corresponding to an amount of funds existing in the user's account.
  • the user may add to the amount stored on the card and have the added amount debited from the user's account by the host computer.
  • the terminal thereby functions as a credit-authorization terminal.
  • the authorization and financial information is kept secure during transmission as a result of the encryption capabilities of a smart card that is used to access the terminal 100.
  • the user inserts a smart card into the smart card reader 108.
  • the card first encrypts, and then transmits to the terminal 100 information stored on the smart card. This information identifies the financial institution that maintains the user's account, as well as the user's account number. Additional security -is obtainable by requiring that the user input a PIN with the numeric keypad.
  • the smart card then encrypts the PIN for transmission by the terminal to a host computer for verification.
  • the terminal exchanges encoded information by wireless transmission with a financial network, such as one described above with respect to FIG. 2.
  • the terminal may be used to directly add value to the user's card, and then request by wireless transmission that the customer's account be debited a corresponding amount.
  • These requests comprise encoded data that is decoded by the host computer associated with the financial institution.
  • an encrypted bank signature appended to the funds certifies that the funds are "real.” It also ensures that when the transaction enters the settlement system, the funds are validated. Because the settlement system may involve more than one financial institution, when the transaction is ultimately presented to the financial institution for payment, the encrypted bank signature verifies that the transaction is authentic.
  • the terminal 100 on board a large mobile passenger conveyance is operated with a standard AC supply 112 from a conventional outlet.
  • a terminal 120 on board a large mobile passenger conveyance is powered by rechargeable batteries 122 in order to provide mobility within the large mobile passenger conveyance. It will be appreciated that such a terminal as described in reference to FIGs.
  • the terminal is usable to "recharge” the smart card in the manner described above. After “recharging,” the user may then use the ard in connection with terminals that accept “electronic cash” in lieu of cash by deducting an amount from the user's card. The amount deducted is then redeemable by a merchant through a settlement process with the user's financial institution (and others).
  • FIG. 5 illustrates another embodiment of the invention in which a wireless server/terminal unit 150 on board a large mobile passenger conveyance is used to exchange financial information between a user and a remote host computer of a financial institution, such as that referred to in FIG. 2.
  • the wireless server/terminal unit 150 preferably includes a terminal described above in reference to FIGs. 4A and 4B (i.e., a terminal that incorporates a display, a keypad, a smart card reader, and communication capability for wireless transmission of data).
  • the system shown in FIG. 5 integrates the capability of exchanging financial information with other non-financial functionality, such as security control and other customer functions, such as internet browsing and obtaining tickets and services.
  • the wireless server/terminal unit 150 forms a portion of a LAN that comprises a variety of other computers and networks. As illustrated, these other computers and networks include personal computers (PCs) 158, 152, a WAN 156, a local computer system 154, a conventional ATM/CAT 160, and a spread spectrum server 162.
  • the WAN 156 includes PCs 166, 168.
  • An access system 174 includes various smart card readers 170, some of which are equipped with keypads.
  • each of the PCs 152, 158 are equipped with smart card readers 152a, 158a.
  • a plurality of terminals located on a large mobile passenger vehicle are coupled to the spread spectrum server 162.
  • the terminal 172 is equipped with a smart card reader 172a.
  • the wireless financial server terminal 150 enables access to a financial institution through a variety of methods and devices and from a variety of locations.
  • the wireless smart card recharge station 172 on board the large mobile passenger conveyance communicates to the financial institution via the spread spectrum receiver 162 and the server terminal 150.
  • the recharge station 172 has a slot for receiving and reading a smart card and a display (see FIGs. 4A and 4B).
  • a financial system such as that shown in FIG. 2
  • the user makes selections from a menu displayed on the display of the terminal 172.
  • the user may review account balances, transfer funds, or perform other activities typically available on a fixed-location ATM/CAT.
  • the user may also reload monetary value onto the smart card via the cash station, adding set funds to either a "prepaid" or "purse" account on the smart card, as described below.
  • the user can obtain access to money via a portable ATM/CAT-type terminal without security risk because no cash is directly involved.
  • the user may employ the station to deposit any unused balances from the user's smart card to the user's account with the financial institution.
  • a PC 152 may be connected to a smart card reader, such as one having a keypad and processing capabilities.
  • a smart card reader such as one having a keypad and processing capabilities.
  • This enables the user to access the user's financial accounts and to "recharge” the smart card (that is, add funds onto the smart card).
  • the keypad enables the user to enter the user's PIN
  • the smart card inserted into reader 152a provides additional encryption and security measures to make the transport route (namely, the LAN/wireless terminal/route) sufficiently secure to conduct financial transactions.
  • a similar arrangement is conducted at other remote locations through a telephone line connection between the terminal and other personal computers connected to a smart card reader/processor and keypad.
  • a smart card reader/processor with a display that simulates an ATM/CAT protocol could be connected to the terminal, thereby enabling the user to perform all ATM/CAT functions, including recharging the smart card, without the use of a personal computer.
  • the server terminal 150 provides a communications channel for several remote devices, such as the PC 152, 158 and the terminals 172 associated with the spread spectrum server 162 and those associated with the wide area network 156.
  • remote devices such as the PC 152, 158 and the terminals 172 associated with the spread spectrum server 162 and those associated with the wide area network 156.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a multi-purpose smart card 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention that permits both financial and non- financial functions in an integrated system such as that described in FIG. 5.
  • the smart card
  • CPU 200 comprises a central processing unit (CPU) 202, which is connected to a read only memory (ROM) 204 that is primarily used for storage of an operating system.
  • ROM read only memory
  • RAM random access memory
  • the CPU 202 is operatively coupled to a serial interface 208, which in turn communicates with a smart card reader 210 according to techniques well known in the art.
  • the CPU is connected to an arithmetic logic unit 212, for example, one suitable for processing large keys (512 byte keys).
  • An electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM) 214 is provided, which typically stores system files and applications. As illustrated in FIG. 7, the smart card 200 of FIG. 6 has different file paths for different functions.
  • the EEPROM has a master file 220 and dedicated files for different applications. These dedicated files include a biometric identification file 222 and an encrypted digital signature file 224. Also included is an access file 226 that contains information enabling the card to be used in conjunction with a security system, such as the one referred to in FIG. 5.
  • the master file 220 also is linked to a banking card debit file 228, which may also have its own security path for identification.
  • the smart card has a prepaid function path 230, which can only be loaded through a secure function, and a "non-secure" electronic purse function file 232. These files are readable by an external terminal, such as the terminal described in reference to FIGs. 4A and 4B. These files may be decremented as required from an outside terminal, as described more fully below.
  • the master file 220 also has a digital encryption capability 234, which provides algorithmic computation for the processing ' of digital keys and encryption of, for example, the user's PIN.
  • the algorithms used may provide symmetrical or asymmetrical encryption, as known in the art.
  • the smart card incorporates optional digital encryption signatures and encryption algorithms to enable the smart card to be validated from a remote location, such as a host computer at a financial institution or at off/on line merchant terminals equipped with a SAM module for off-line card authentication.
  • a remote location such as a host computer at a financial institution or at off/on line merchant terminals equipped with a SAM module for off-line card authentication.
  • both ends of the communication may each have an encryption key so that data (such as a PIN entry) which is sent via the smart card 60 is validated at the host computer.
  • the host computer is able to validate that the smart card is authentic and that the proper user is using the smart card so that a secure financial transaction can take place.

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Une institution financière (10) utilise un système automatisé. Diverses prestations sont mises à la disposition des clients, à leur demande, telles que la fourniture d'informations relatives à leurs comptes, l'inscription au débit et au crédit de leurs comptes. Un système de communication (12) frontal permet d'échanger des données relatives aux informations à l'aide d'un réseau de commutation standard (14). Le système frontal (12) peut également être connecté au prestataire de service du réseau (16) via un réseau privé (18) et un service sans fil direct (20).
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