GB2515325A - Covert PIN pad/joystick (CPP/CPJ) - Google Patents

Covert PIN pad/joystick (CPP/CPJ) Download PDF

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GB2515325A
GB2515325A GB1310968.1A GB201310968A GB2515325A GB 2515325 A GB2515325 A GB 2515325A GB 201310968 A GB201310968 A GB 201310968A GB 2515325 A GB2515325 A GB 2515325A
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F21/00—Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
    • G06F21/70—Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer
    • G06F21/82—Protecting input, output or interconnection devices
    • G06F21/83—Protecting input, output or interconnection devices input devices, e.g. keyboards, mice or controllers thereof
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    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/0202—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the input device
    • G06F3/0219—Special purpose keyboards
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/023—Arrangements for converting discrete items of information into a coded form, e.g. arrangements for interpreting keyboard generated codes as alphanumeric codes, operand codes or instruction codes
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    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G07F7/08—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card or other personal identification means
    • G07F7/10—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card or other personal identification means together with a coded signal, e.g. in the form of personal identification information, like personal identification number [PIN] or biometric data
    • G07F7/1025—Identification of user by a PIN code
    • G07F7/1033—Details of the PIN pad

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Abstract

A Covert PIN Pad/Joystick (CPP/CPJ,) having a shaft/stick, three-key pad and Mount/Baseplate, is to allow undetectable entry of a PIN code for use in ATM machines, PDQ point of sale solutions and security access codes. The system differs from the traditional keypad as it relies on the number of key presses rather than striking individual keys — thus making covert detection of inputted keys extremely hard. The user would use ring, middle and index fingers to depress three keys A, B, C a known number of times. The thumb would be used to actuate a shift bar/function or shift function key or Thumb/shift button. The shift function key is to alter the numeric result of the key depressions. Keys and thumb bar are provided as two sets to accommodate both left and right-handed users.

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Covert PIN Pad/Joystick (CPP/CPJ)
Description
The principle of the Covert PIN Pad/Joystick (CPP/CPJ) is to allow undetectable entry of a PIN code for use in ATM machines, PDQ point of sale solutions and security access codes.
The system differs from the traditional keypad as it relies on the number of key presses rather than striking individual keys -thus making covert detection of inputted keys extremely hard.
The user would use the ring, middle and index fingers to depress three keys a known number of times. The thumb would be used to actuate a shift' bar/function to alter the function of the three keys. Keys and thumb bar would be provided as two sets to accommodate both left and right-handed users (see Figure 1).
Key Press Example (Figure 2) Action Key Shift Position Key Presses Rcsult Sequence (ref Fig.1) (ref Fig.1) _________________ _________________ 2nd A t (no shift) 3 presses 3 2st B if' 2 presses _________________ 3rd C if' 4 presses 4 4th A 1-(shifted) 3 presses 11 Resultant Pin number (Figure 3) Acton 1 Action 2 Action 3 Acton 2 3 4 ii.
It can be seen that as the PIN number position is key-dependent it can be entered in any order -and a different order every time by way of misleading any covert viewer. :1-

Claims (3)

  1. Claims 1. A method of entering a PIN code using key depression counts.
  2. 2. A multi-key joystick or pad system according to claim 1, in which key depression counts for each key are used to construct a unique number.
  3. 3. A key system according to claim 2, that has a shift function key to alter the numeric result of the key depressions.
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Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6658574B1 (en) * 1999-06-21 2003-12-02 International Business Machines Corporation Method for non-disclosing password entry
CN101539807A (en) * 2009-04-15 2009-09-23 东南大学 Visually impaired people oriented safety password input interface and operation method thereof
CN201392507Y (en) * 2009-04-21 2010-01-27 厦门大学 Hand-held type cylindrical password input keyboard
WO2010050807A1 (en) * 2008-10-28 2010-05-06 Willem Theodoor De Jong Data entry device for entering a personal identification number and method for configuring of such a device
DE102009023064A1 (en) * 2009-01-22 2010-07-29 Balzat, Ernst, Dipl.-Ing. Geldtelemat

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6658574B1 (en) * 1999-06-21 2003-12-02 International Business Machines Corporation Method for non-disclosing password entry
WO2010050807A1 (en) * 2008-10-28 2010-05-06 Willem Theodoor De Jong Data entry device for entering a personal identification number and method for configuring of such a device
DE102009023064A1 (en) * 2009-01-22 2010-07-29 Balzat, Ernst, Dipl.-Ing. Geldtelemat
CN101539807A (en) * 2009-04-15 2009-09-23 东南大学 Visually impaired people oriented safety password input interface and operation method thereof
CN201392507Y (en) * 2009-04-21 2010-01-27 厦门大学 Hand-held type cylindrical password input keyboard

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