Digitally controlled logging system with chip card for safety-critical applications

Abstract

Digitally controlled logging system with chip card for safety-critical applications, wherein the system includes a logging unit, a central control unit and chip cards that serve to uniquely authenticate users and devices.

Description

[0001] The system describes a digitally controlled, chip card-based solution for seamless logging and access control in security-relevant and highly sensitive areas. It enables reliable identity linking, logging, and security through dual authorization – for example, using a military ID card and an accompanying vehicle or machine card. Applications extend to medicine, research, the military, industrial manufacturing, aerospace, nuclear technology, and other critical infrastructures. Technical description:

[0002] A digitally controlled logging system with smart cards for security-critical applications, enabling unambiguous authentication of users and devices, tamper-proof logging of all access, and reliable operation in both offline and online modes. The system allows for the centralized control of distributed devices and applications, encryption of transmitted data, and flexible integration into various security-critical environments. Advantages: • Uniform security level across different devices and locations • Real-time logging of all accesses, tamper-proof • Offline and online operation possible • Flexible integration into industry, transport, vehicles, drones or other autonomous systems • Combination of digital authentication, access control and logging in one system • Increased efficiency through centralized monitoring and control Possible applications: • Safety-critical industrial controls • Access control for buildings, vehicles and equipment • Digital logging in autonomous systems such as drones or means of transport • Energy supply, research institutions and critical infrastructure • Execution, billing, security analysis and compliance control

Claims

[1] Digitally controlled logging system with chip card for safety-critical applications, wherein the system includes a logging unit, a central control unit and chip cards that serve to uniquely authenticate users and devices. [2] Digitally controlled logging system with chip cards for safety-critical applications according to claim 1, wherein the logging unit records all accesses in real time and stores them in a tamper-proof manner. [3] Digitally controlled logging system with chip cards for safety-critical applications according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the central control supports both offline and online operation. [4] Digitally controlled logging system with chip cards for security applications according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the chip cards contain unique identification features for users and devices. [5] Digitally controlled logging system with chip cards for safety-critical applications according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the data transmission between devices is encrypted. [6] Digitally controlled logging system with chip cards for safety-critical applications according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the system is usable in industrial, transport and security infrastructures. [7] Digitally controlled logging system with chip cards for safety-critical applications according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a central evaluation unit is provided for monitoring and auditing the data. [8] Digitally controlled logging system with chip cards for safety-critical applications according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the logging unit generates tamper-proof digital signatures for all recorded data. [9] Digitally controlled logging system with chip cards for safety-critical applications according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the system is applicable to autonomous vehicles or drones [10] Digitally controlled logging system with chip cards for safety-critical applications according to one of the preceding, wherein the chip cards grant access to the safety applications only to authorized users. [11] A digitally controlled logging system with chip cards for safety-critical applications according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the central control enables flexible integration into various application areas.

12. A digitally controlled logging system with chip cards for safety-critical applications according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the combination of chip cards, logging unit and central control improves the security, efficiency and control over all devices and applications.