FIELD: intercept- protected memory devices. SUBSTANCE: device is provided with authentication protocol for intercept protection and set of passwords to enable user read and write in area of protected memory device. Authentication of intelligent card and card reader is effected by means of cryptography and/or passwords without using microprocessor in intelligent card to prevent intercept. Both intelligent card and card reader are authenticated and cryptography provides only for definite number of authentication attempts and only pre-selected number of authentication attempts unless clearing occurred before intelligent card access is finally inhibited. EFFECT: enhanced reliability of intercept protection. 14 cl, 4 dwg
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2004-02-20—Published
1998-11-23—Filed