System provided with several electronic devices and a security module

Abstract

The invention relates to a system with a first electronic device (2), a security module (1) and a second electronic device (9, 10, 14, 21). The security module (1) is firmly bound to the first electronic device (2) and has a security unit (3) for securely storing data and / or for executing cryptographic operations and a first interface (4) for communicating with the first electronic device (2). The system according to the invention is characterized in that the security module (1) has a second interface for the direct contactless communication with the second electronic device (9, 10, 14, 21).

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[0001] This application is a divisional application of an invention patent application with an application date of July 5, 2006, an application number of 200680030191.X, and an invention title of "system with a security module and multiple electronic devices". technical field [0002] The present invention relates to a system having a plurality of electronic devices and a security module securely bound to one of the electronic devices. Furthermore, the invention relates to an electronic device having a security module firmly bound to the electronic device. Background technique [0003] It is known to provide a computer system with a security module formed as a security chip firmly bound to the computer system. When such a security module complies with the specifications of the Trusted Computing Group (TGC), it is also called a Trusted Platform Module (abbreviated as TPM). These specifications allow for defined security standards. [0004] With the help of a security module...

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Problems solved by technology

[0008] The invention is based on the problem of reliably ensuring the usability of a security module firmly bound to an electronic device

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