EP1547316A2 - Method for selecting a wireless device, portable device and system implementing said method - Google Patents

Method for selecting a wireless device, portable device and system implementing said method

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EP1547316A2
EP1547316A2 EP03773791A EP03773791A EP1547316A2 EP 1547316 A2 EP1547316 A2 EP 1547316A2 EP 03773791 A EP03773791 A EP 03773791A EP 03773791 A EP03773791 A EP 03773791A EP 1547316 A2 EP1547316 A2 EP 1547316A2
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François Boudet
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Orange SA
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04W—WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
    • H04W99/00—Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07C—TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
    • G07C9/00—Individual registration on entry or exit
    • G07C9/20—Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass
    • G07C9/22—Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check of the pass holder
    • G07C9/25—Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check of the pass holder using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voice recognition
    • G07C9/257—Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check of the pass holder using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voice recognition electronically
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04W—WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
    • H04W28/00—Network traffic management; Network resource management
    • H04W28/16—Central resource management; Negotiation of resources or communication parameters, e.g. negotiating bandwidth or QoS [Quality of Service]
    • H04W28/18—Negotiating wireless communication parameters

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  • the present invention relates to a method for selecting a wireless device, a device and a system implementing this method.
  • wireless there are more and more small personal terminals, capable of establishing a proximity link using radio communication.
  • Bluetooth technology which is currently undergoing rapid development, is now fitted to many mobile phones and personal assistants.
  • WiFi Wireless Fidelity
  • terminals This need for addressing a device among several arises in particular when it comes to communicating personal portable terminals with fixed equipment which is generally designated by the term terminals.
  • a charging station can be used to pay for a parking period, to purchase services, etc.
  • the terminal can exchange data with several devices of the same type. However, at least at some point during its operation, the terminal must select a particular device to carry out specific processing for the latter.
  • the problem which arises is therefore to know, among a set of authorized devices, that to which the terminal must address itself at a given moment, knowing that all the portable devices present in the scope of action of the terminal are potentially liable to suit.
  • the present invention aims to propose a solution which ensures, in a simple and economical manner, the connection of the terminal with a particular device.
  • the subject of the present invention is a method of selecting a personal device attached to a particular user from a set of personal devices assigned to different users, which method is characterized by the following steps: having previously registered, in each personal device, a biometric characteristic of the user to whom said personal device is assigned, collect the biometric characteristics recorded in all personal devices and store them in association with an identifier of each personal device, - capture a biometric characteristic of the user, retain the personal device whose stored biometric characteristic is identical to the captured biometric characteristic.
  • a biometric characteristic of the user is used to establish the link between this user and the personal device which is attached to it.
  • the terminal manages to exchange data with all the personal devices present in its field of action but, when the user intends to use the terminal, the latter cannot distinguish between all the personal devices with which it communicates and it must be allowed to select the personal device attached to the user wishing to use the terminal.
  • the invention makes it possible, using the biometric characteristic of the user, to make this selection.
  • the biometric characteristics recorded in all the personal devices are collected by radio waves.
  • the biometric characteristic is a fingerprint.
  • each personal device which is generally a portable device belonging to the user, contains a digital definition of the fingerprint to be communicated for subsequent selection.
  • the present invention also relates to a personal device intended to be attached to a user and to communicate with a terminal, this device being characterized in that it comprises a memory for storing therein a biometric characteristic of the user, means of transmission to send this biometric characteristic, as well as an identifier of said personal device.
  • the transmission means are arranged to transmit and receive radio waves.
  • the biometric characteristic stored by the memory is a fingerprint.
  • the present invention also relates to a terminal capable of exchanging data with personal devices, which is characterized in that it comprises means for capturing a biometric characteristic of a user, means for receiving biometric characteristics and identifiers sent by the personal devices, a memory for storing therein the biometric characteristics associated with the identifiers received and means for selecting a personal device associated with the captured biometric characteristic.
  • the means for capturing a biometric characteristic are constituted by a fingerprint reader and a microcomputer which reconstitutes the digital definition of the fingerprint of a user wishing to use the terminal.
  • the reception means are arranged to receive radio waves.
  • the present invention also relates to a system comprising a terminal as described above and at least one personal device as described above.
  • FIG. 1 is an organic diagram of a terminal
  • FIG. 2 is an organic diagram of a portable device capable of exchanging data with the terminal of FIG. 1
  • FIG. 3 is a functional diagram illustrating an execution of the method according to the invention.
  • the terminal 10 shown in FIG. 1 comprises means for receiving in the form of a radio communication module 11 for radio communication, means for capturing a biometric characteristic in the form of a fingerprint sensor 12 and a microcomputer (not shown) capable of extracting from a fingerprint a digital definition translating its essential characteristics, a memory or module 13 for temporary storage of the digital definitions of several fingerprints, associated with identifiers of portable devices, and means of device selection in the form of a biometric decision module 14 and one or more modules 15 ensuring one or more other processes related to the intended application.
  • a radio communication module 11 for radio communication
  • a microcomputer capable of extracting from a fingerprint a digital definition translating its essential characteristics
  • a memory or module 13 for temporary storage of the digital definitions of several fingerprints, associated with identifiers of portable devices
  • means of device selection in the form of a biometric decision module 14 and one or more modules 15 ensuring one or more other processes related to the intended application.
  • the portable device 20 comprises in particular transmission means in the form of a wireless communication module 21, a memory or storage module 22 for storing, on the one hand, characteristics of the fingerprint of the wearer (or user) of the device 20 and, on the other hand, an identifier, as well as one or more modules 23 , 24 ensuring one or more other processes specific to the intended application.
  • the storage module of each portable device 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D contains the digital definition A, B, C, D of the fingerprint of its user.
  • terminal 10 the calculation of the digital definition results from the application of the same modeling algorithm as that used to establish the digital definitions contained in the portable devices.
  • the terminal's wireless communication module 11 has a field of action of a few meters materialized by a circle in dashed lines centered substantially on the terminal.
  • the four portable devices 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D are present in this field of action and the terminal is capable of exchanging data with each of them.
  • the terminal collects the representations of the four fingerprints A, B, C, D constituted by the four digital definitions of fingerprints stored in the storage modules 22 of the four devices, in association with the identification numbers of each of these devices.
  • the terminal extracts the digital definition of the fingerprint and compares it to those stored in the module 13 during the previous operation of collecting digital definitions of fingerprints. By successive comparisons, the terminal finds the identifier of the portable device associated with the fingerprint which has just been captured and this thus enables it to establish dialogue with the selected portable device and itself.
  • the terminal can establish transactions with a server center (not shown) in order to debit an account or check an access authorization, to use the two examples of applications previously mentioned.
  • a server center not shown
  • the solution proposed by the invention is not intended to replace the various secure transaction or access control mechanisms which make it possible to combat fraud or access violations.
  • the object of the invention is only to ensure a connection of a terminal with personal devices, in a simple and ergonomic manner.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a method for selecting a personal device (20) assigned to a given user amongst a set of personal devices (20A, 20B, 20C, 20D) assigned to different users. The method is characterized in that it includes the following steps: initially storing a biometric characteristic of the user to which said personal device has been assigned in every personal device; gathering the biometric characteristics stored in all personal devices and memorizing them in association with an identifier of every personal device; capturing a biometric characteristic of the user; retaining the personal device in which the stored biometric characteristics identical to the captured biometric characteristic. The invention also relates to a personal device and to a terminal that can exchange data with personal devices, comprising at least one terminal and at least one personal device.

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Procédé de sélection de dispositif sans fil, dispositif portable et système mettant en œuvre ce procédéWireless device selection method, portable device and system implementing this method
La présente invention concerne un procédé de sélection d'un dispositif sans fil, un dispositif et un système mettant en œuvre ce procédé.The present invention relates to a method for selecting a wireless device, a device and a system implementing this method.
De nos jours, de nombreux dispositifs portables peuvent communiquer avec des systèmes d'information, tels que des ordinateurs, sans avoir recours à aucune liaison filaire. C'est ainsi que, sous la terminologie "wireless", on trouve de plus en plus de petits terminaux personnels, capables d'établir une liaison de proximité à l'aide d'une communication radio. Par exemple, la technologie "bluetooth", actuellement en fort développement, équipe à présent de nombreux téléphones portables et assistants personnels. Mais il existe d'autres technologies équivalentes, comme celle définie par PIEEE sous le numéro 802.11 B et communément appelée WiFi (Wireless Fidelity).Many portable devices today can communicate with information systems, such as computers, without the need for any wired links. Thus, under the terminology "wireless", there are more and more small personal terminals, capable of establishing a proximity link using radio communication. For example, bluetooth technology, which is currently undergoing rapid development, is now fitted to many mobile phones and personal assistants. But there are other equivalent technologies, such as that defined by PIEEE under the number 802.11 B and commonly called WiFi (Wireless Fidelity).
La caractéristique principale de ces technologies est de pouvoir assurer une communication dans un rayon d'une dizaine de mètres ou plus, sans que les appareils ainsi reliés ne soient nécessairement en face à face, à la différence de ce qui se produit avec des liaisons optiques. Cependant, cette aptitude à communiquer sans orientation préférentielle peut constituer un inconvénient lorsqu'on souhaite adresser individuellement un dispositif parmi plusieurs.The main characteristic of these technologies is to be able to ensure communication within a radius of ten meters or more, without the devices thus connected being necessarily face to face, unlike what occurs with optical links . However, this ability to communicate without preferential orientation can constitute a drawback when it is desired to address one of several devices individually.
Ce besoin d'adressage d'un dispositif parmi plusieurs se pose notamment lorsqu'il s'agit de faire communiquer des terminaux portables personnels avec des équipements fixes que l'on désigne généralement sous le terme de bornes.This need for addressing a device among several arises in particular when it comes to communicating personal portable terminals with fixed equipment which is generally designated by the term terminals.
Par exemple, une borne peut servir à un paiement d'une durée de stationnement, à un achat de services, etc.For example, a charging station can be used to pay for a parking period, to purchase services, etc.
En fonction de son rayon d'action, la borne peut échanger des données avec plusieurs dispositifs du même type. Cependant, au moins à un moment donné de son fonctionnement, la borne doit sélectionner un dispositif en particulier pour effectuer un traitement spécifique à ce dernier.Depending on its range, the terminal can exchange data with several devices of the same type. However, at least at some point during its operation, the terminal must select a particular device to carry out specific processing for the latter.
Le problème qui se pose est donc de connaître, parmi un ensemble de dispositifs autorisés, celui auquel la borne doit s'adresser à un moment donné, sachant que tous les dispositifs portables présents dans le champ d'action de la borne sont potentiellement susceptibles de convenir.The problem which arises is therefore to know, among a set of authorized devices, that to which the terminal must address itself at a given moment, knowing that all the portable devices present in the scope of action of the terminal are potentially liable to suit.
La présente invention vise à proposer une solution qui assure, de façon simple et économique, la mise en relation de la borne avec un dispositif particulier. La présente invention a pour objet un procédé de sélection d'un dispositif personnel attaché à un utilisateur particulier parmi un ensemble de dispositifs personnels affectés à différents utilisateurs, procédé qui est caractérisé par les étapes suivantes : avoir préalablement enregistré, dans chaque dispositif personnel, une caractéristique biométrique de l'utilisateur auquel ledit dispositif personnel est affecté, recueillir les caractéristiques biométriques enregistrées dans tous les dispositifs personnels et les mémoriser en association avec un identifiant de chaque dispositif personnel, - capturer une caractéristique biométrique de l'utilisateur, retenir le dispositif personnel dont la caractéristique biométrique mémorisée est identique à la caractéristique biométrique capturée. Ainsi, selon l'invention, on utilise une caractéristique biométrique de l'utilisateur pour établir le lien entre cet utilisateur et le dispositif personnel qui lui est attaché. En effet, la borne parvient à échanger des données avec tous les dispositifs personnels présents dans son champ d'action mais, au moment où l'utilisateur compte utiliser la borne, cette dernière ne peut distinguer entre tous les dispositifs personnels avec lesquels elle communique et il faut lui permettre de sélectionner le dispositif personnel attaché à l'utilisateur souhaitant utiliser la borne. L'invention permet, en utilisant la caractéristique biométrique de l'utilisateur, d'effectuer cette sélection.The present invention aims to propose a solution which ensures, in a simple and economical manner, the connection of the terminal with a particular device. The subject of the present invention is a method of selecting a personal device attached to a particular user from a set of personal devices assigned to different users, which method is characterized by the following steps: having previously registered, in each personal device, a biometric characteristic of the user to whom said personal device is assigned, collect the biometric characteristics recorded in all personal devices and store them in association with an identifier of each personal device, - capture a biometric characteristic of the user, retain the personal device whose stored biometric characteristic is identical to the captured biometric characteristic. Thus, according to the invention, a biometric characteristic of the user is used to establish the link between this user and the personal device which is attached to it. Indeed, the terminal manages to exchange data with all the personal devices present in its field of action but, when the user intends to use the terminal, the latter cannot distinguish between all the personal devices with which it communicates and it must be allowed to select the personal device attached to the user wishing to use the terminal. The invention makes it possible, using the biometric characteristic of the user, to make this selection.
Dans un mode de réalisation particulier de l'invention, on recueille les caractéristiques biométriques enregistrées dans tous les dispositifs personnels par ondes radioélectriques. De préférence, la caractéristique biométrique est une empreinte digitale.In a particular embodiment of the invention, the biometric characteristics recorded in all the personal devices are collected by radio waves. Preferably, the biometric characteristic is a fingerprint.
Dans ce cas, chaque dispositif personnel, qui est en général un dispositif portable appartenant à l'utilisateur, contient une définition numérique de l'empreinte digitale à communiquer en vue d'une sélection ultérieure.In this case, each personal device, which is generally a portable device belonging to the user, contains a digital definition of the fingerprint to be communicated for subsequent selection.
La présente invention a également pour objet un dispositif personnel destiné à être attaché à un utilisateur et à communiquer avec une borne, ce dispositif étant caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une mémoire pour y stocker une caractéristique biométrique de l'utilisateur, des moyens de transmission pour envoyer cette caractéristique biométrique, ainsi qu'un identifiant dudit dispositif personnel.The present invention also relates to a personal device intended to be attached to a user and to communicate with a terminal, this device being characterized in that it comprises a memory for storing therein a biometric characteristic of the user, means of transmission to send this biometric characteristic, as well as an identifier of said personal device.
Dans un mode de réalisation particulier, les moyens de transmission sont agencés pour émettre et recevoir des ondes radioélectriques. De préférence, la caractéristique biométrique stockée par la mémoire est une empreinte digitale.In a particular embodiment, the transmission means are arranged to transmit and receive radio waves. Preferably, the biometric characteristic stored by the memory is a fingerprint.
La présente invention a également pour objet une borne apte à échanger des données avec des dispositifs personnels, qui est caractérisé en ce qu'elle comporte des moyens pour capturer une caractéristique biométrique d'un utilisateur, des moyens de réception de caractéristiques biométriques et d'identifiants envoyés par les dispositifs personnels, une mémoire pour y stocker les caractéristiques biométriques associées aux identifiants reçus et des moyens de sélection d'un dispositif personnel associé à la caractéristique biométrique capturée. Dans un mode de réalisation particulier, les moyens pour capturer une caractéristique biométrique sont constitués par un lecteur d'empreintes digitales et un microcalculateur qui reconstitue la définition numérique de l'empreinte digitale d'un utilisateur souhaitant utiliser la borne.The present invention also relates to a terminal capable of exchanging data with personal devices, which is characterized in that it comprises means for capturing a biometric characteristic of a user, means for receiving biometric characteristics and identifiers sent by the personal devices, a memory for storing therein the biometric characteristics associated with the identifiers received and means for selecting a personal device associated with the captured biometric characteristic. In a particular embodiment, the means for capturing a biometric characteristic are constituted by a fingerprint reader and a microcomputer which reconstitutes the digital definition of the fingerprint of a user wishing to use the terminal.
Dans un mode de réalisation particulier, les moyens de réception sont agencés pour recevoir des ondes radioélectriques.In a particular embodiment, the reception means are arranged to receive radio waves.
La présente invention a également pour objet un système comprenant une borne telle que décrite ci-dessus et au moins un dispositif personnel tel que décrit ci-dessus.The present invention also relates to a system comprising a terminal as described above and at least one personal device as described above.
Afin de faciliter la compréhension de l'invention, on va maintenant en décrire un mode de mise en œuvre, donné à titre d'exemple non limitatif de la portée de l'invention, à l'aide des dessins annexés dans lesquels : la figure 1 est un schéma organique d'une borne, la figure 2 est un schéma organique d'un dispositif portable apte à échanger des données avec la borne de la figure 1 , la figure 3 est un schéma fonctionnel illustrant une exécution du procédé selon l'invention.In order to facilitate understanding of the invention, an embodiment will now be described of it, given by way of nonlimiting example of the scope of the invention, with the aid of the appended drawings in which: FIG. 1 is an organic diagram of a terminal, FIG. 2 is an organic diagram of a portable device capable of exchanging data with the terminal of FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a functional diagram illustrating an execution of the method according to the invention.
La borne 10 représentée sur la figure 1 comprend des moyens de réception sous la forme d'un module 11 de communication sans fil par voie radioelectrique, des moyens pour capturer une caractéristique biométrique sous la forme d'un capteur 12 d'empreinte digitale et un micro calculateur (non représenté) capable d'extraire d'une empreinte digitale une définition numérique traduisant ses caractéristiques essentielles, une mémoire ou module 13 de stockage temporaire des définitions numériques de plusieurs empreintes, associées à des identifiants de dispositifs portables, et des moyens de sélection de dispositif sous la forme d'un module 14 de décision biométrique et un ou plusieurs modules 15 assurant un ou plusieurs autres processus liés à l'application visée. Comme on le voit sur la figure 2, le dispositif portable 20 comprend notamment des moyens de transmission sous la forme d'un module 21 de communication sans fil, une mémoire ou module 22 de stockage pour mémoriser, d'une part, des caractéristiques de l'empreinte digitale du porteur (ou utilisateur) du dispositif 20 et, d'autre part, d'un identifiant, ainsi qu'un ou plusieurs modules 23,24 assurant un ou plusieurs autres processus spécifiques à l'application envisagée. Comme on le voit sur la figure 3, le module de stockage de chaque dispositif portable 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D contient la définition numérique A, B, C, D de l'empreinte de son utilisateur.The terminal 10 shown in FIG. 1 comprises means for receiving in the form of a radio communication module 11 for radio communication, means for capturing a biometric characteristic in the form of a fingerprint sensor 12 and a microcomputer (not shown) capable of extracting from a fingerprint a digital definition translating its essential characteristics, a memory or module 13 for temporary storage of the digital definitions of several fingerprints, associated with identifiers of portable devices, and means of device selection in the form of a biometric decision module 14 and one or more modules 15 ensuring one or more other processes related to the intended application. As can be seen in FIG. 2, the portable device 20 comprises in particular transmission means in the form of a wireless communication module 21, a memory or storage module 22 for storing, on the one hand, characteristics of the fingerprint of the wearer (or user) of the device 20 and, on the other hand, an identifier, as well as one or more modules 23 , 24 ensuring one or more other processes specific to the intended application. As seen in Figure 3, the storage module of each portable device 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D contains the digital definition A, B, C, D of the fingerprint of its user.
Dans la borne 10, le calcul de la définition numérique résulte de l'application du même algorithme de modélisation que celui utilisé pour établir les définitions numériques contenues dans les dispositifs portables.In terminal 10, the calculation of the digital definition results from the application of the same modeling algorithm as that used to establish the digital definitions contained in the portable devices.
Le module 11 de communication sans fil de la borne a un champ d'action de quelques mètres matérialisé par un cercle en traits interrompus centré sensiblement sur la borne.The terminal's wireless communication module 11 has a field of action of a few meters materialized by a circle in dashed lines centered substantially on the terminal.
A un instant donné, les quatre dispositifs portables 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D sont présents dans ce champ d'action et la borne est capable d'échanger des données avec chacun d'eux.At a given instant, the four portable devices 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D are present in this field of action and the terminal is capable of exchanging data with each of them.
En particulier, la borne recueille les représentations des quatre empreintes digitales A, B, C, D constituées par les quatre définitions numériques d'empreintes digitales mémorisées dans les modules de stockage 22 des quatre dispositifs, en association avec les numéros d'identification de chacun de ces dispositifs.In particular, the terminal collects the representations of the four fingerprints A, B, C, D constituted by the four digital definitions of fingerprints stored in the storage modules 22 of the four devices, in association with the identification numbers of each of these devices.
Ces données sont enregistrées dans le module 13 de la borne servant au stockage temporaire des caractéristiques d'empreintes.These data are recorded in the module 13 of the terminal used for the temporary storage of the fingerprint characteristics.
Lorsqu'un utilisateur particulier désire utiliser la borne, par exemple pour payer s'il s'agit d'un équipement de caisse de supermarché ou pour franchir un passage s'il s'agit d'un portillon automatique, il pose son doigt sur le capteur 12 d'empreintes digitales de la borne.When a private user wishes to use the terminal, for example to pay if it is a supermarket checkout equipment or to cross a passage if it is an automatic gate, he places his finger on the terminal's fingerprint sensor 12.
La borne extrait la définition numérique de l'empreinte digitale et la compare à celles mémorisées dans le module 13 lors de l'opération précédente de recueil de définitions numériques d'empreintes. Par comparaisons successives, la borne retrouve l'identifiant du dispositif portable associé à l'empreinte digitale qui vient d'être capturée et cela lui permet ainsi d'établir le dialogue avec le dispositif portable sélectionné et lui seul.The terminal extracts the digital definition of the fingerprint and compares it to those stored in the module 13 during the previous operation of collecting digital definitions of fingerprints. By successive comparisons, the terminal finds the identifier of the portable device associated with the fingerprint which has just been captured and this thus enables it to establish dialogue with the selected portable device and itself.
Une fois ce dispositif sélectionné, la borne peut établir des transactions avec un centre serveur (non représenté) afin de débiter un compte ou vérifier une autorisation d'accès, pour reprendre les deux exemples d'applications précédemment mentionnés. On remarque que la solution proposée par l'invention ne vise pas à remplacer les différents mécanismes sécurisés de transactions ou de contrôles d'accès qui permettent de lutter contre des fraudes ou des violations d'accès. Le but de l'invention est uniquement d'assurer une mise en relation d'une borne avec des dispositifs personnels, de façon simple et ergonomique.Once this device has been selected, the terminal can establish transactions with a server center (not shown) in order to debit an account or check an access authorization, to use the two examples of applications previously mentioned. It should be noted that the solution proposed by the invention is not intended to replace the various secure transaction or access control mechanisms which make it possible to combat fraud or access violations. The object of the invention is only to ensure a connection of a terminal with personal devices, in a simple and ergonomic manner.
La présente invention n'est pas limitée au mode de réalisation décrit ci-dessus, lequel pourrait recevoir toutes modifications souhaitables sans sortir pour cela du cadre de l'invention. The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above, which could receive any desirable modifications without departing from the scope of the invention.

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1. Procédé de sélection d'un dispositif personnel (20) attaché à un utilisateur particulier parmi un ensemble de dispositifs personnels (20A, 20B, 20C, 20D) affectés à différents utilisateurs, caractérisé par les étapes suivantes : avoir préalablement enregistré, dans chaque dispositif personnel, une caractéristique biométrique de l'utilisateur auquel ledit dispositif personnel est affecté, recueillir les caractéristiques biométriques enregistrées dans tous les dispositifs personnels et les mémoriser en association avec un identifiant de chaque dispositif personnel, capturer une caractéristique biométrique de l'utilisateur, retenir le dispositif personnel dont la caractéristique biométrique mémorisée est identique à la caractéristique biométrique capturée. 1. Method for selecting a personal device (20) attached to a particular user from a set of personal devices (20A, 20B, 20C, 20D) assigned to different users, characterized by the following steps: having previously registered, in each personal device, a biometric characteristic of the user to which said personal device is assigned, collect the biometric characteristics recorded in all personal devices and store them in association with an identifier of each personal device, capture a biometric characteristic of the user, retain the personal device whose stored biometric characteristic is identical to the captured biometric characteristic.
2. Procédé selon la revendication 1 , dans lequel on recueille les caractéristiques biométriques enregistrées dans tous les dispositifs personnels par ondes radioélectriques2. Method according to claim 1, in which the biometric characteristics recorded in all the personal devices are collected by radio waves.
3. Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 et 2, dans lequel la caractéristique biométrique est une empreinte digitale.3. Method according to any one of claims 1 and 2, wherein the biometric characteristic is a fingerprint.
4. Procédé selon la revendication 3, dans lequel chaque dispositif personnel, qui est en général un dispositif portable appartenant à l'utilisateur, contient une définition numérique de l'empreinte digitale.4. The method of claim 3, wherein each personal device, which is generally a portable device belonging to the user, contains a digital definition of the fingerprint.
5. Dispositif personnel (20) destiné à être attaché à un utilisateur et à communiquer avec une borne, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une mémoire (22) pour y stocker une caractéristique biométrique de l'utilisateur, des moyens de transmission (21) pour envoyer cette caractéristique biométrique, ainsi qu'un identifiant dudit dispositif personnel.5. Personal device (20) intended to be attached to a user and to communicate with a terminal, characterized in that it includes a memory (22) for storing therein a biometric characteristic of the user, transmission means (21 ) to send this biometric characteristic, as well as an identifier of said personal device.
6. Dispositif selon la revendication 5, dans lequel les moyens de transmission (21) sont agencés pour émettre et recevoir des ondes radioélectriques.6. Device according to claim 5, wherein the transmission means (21) are arranged to transmit and receive radio waves.
7. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 5 et 6, dans lequel la caractéristique biométrique stockée par la mémoire est une empreinte digitale. 7. Device according to any one of claims 5 and 6, wherein the biometric characteristic stored by the memory is a fingerprint.
8. Borne (10) apte à échanger des données avec des dispositifs personnels, caractérisé en ce qu'elle comporte des moyens (12) pour capturer une caractéristique biométrique d'un utilisateur, des moyens de réception (11) des caractéristiques biométriques et d'identifiants envoyés par les dispositifs personnels, une mémoire (13) pour y stocker les caractéristiques biométriques associées aux identifiants reçus et des moyens de sélection (14) d'un dispositif personnel associé à la caractéristique biométrique capturée. 8. Terminal (10) capable of exchanging data with personal devices, characterized in that it comprises means (12) for capturing a biometric characteristic of a user, means for receiving (11) biometric characteristics and d identifiers sent by the personal devices, a memory (13) for storing therein the biometric characteristics associated with the identifiers received and selection means (14) of a personal device associated with the captured biometric characteristic.
9. Borne selon la revendication 8, dans laquelle les moyens pour capturer une caractéristique biométrique sont constitués par un lecteur (12) d'empreintes digitales et un microcalculateur qui reconstitue la définition numérique de l'empreinte digitale d'un utilisateur souhaitant utiliser la borne.9. Terminal according to claim 8, in which the means for capturing a biometric characteristic are constituted by a fingerprint reader (12) and a microcomputer which reconstitutes the digital definition of the fingerprint of a user wishing to use the terminal .
10. Borne selon l'une quelconque des revendications 8 et 9, dans laquelle les moyens de réception (11) sont agencés pour recevoir des ondes radioélectriques.10. Terminal according to any one of claims 8 and 9, wherein the receiving means (11) are arranged to receive radio waves.
11. Système comprenant une borne selon l'une quelconque des revendications 8 à 10 et au moins un dispositif personnel selon l'une quelconque des revendications 5 à 7. 11. System comprising a terminal according to any one of claims 8 to 10 and at least one personal device according to any one of claims 5 to 7.
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