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38 results about "Personal identification number" patented technology

A personal identification number (PIN), or sometimes redundantly a PIN number, is a numeric or alpha-numeric password used in the process of authenticating a user accessing a system. The personal identification number has been the key to flourishing the exchange of private data between different data-processing centers in computer networks for financial institutions, governments, and enterprises. PINs may be used to authenticate banking systems with cardholders, governments with citizens, enterprises with employees, and computers with users, among other uses.

Digital asset management method and device, equipment, storage medium and program product

The invention discloses a digital asset management method and device, equipment, a storage medium and a program product, and the method comprises the steps: carrying out the hash calculation of transaction data when a super SIM card receives a transaction request carrying transaction data sent by first equipment, and generating a transaction hash value; performing hierarchical signature on the transaction hash value through a preset signature algorithm, and triggering personal identification code authentication of the user so as to release signature data of the hierarchical signature after the personal identification code authentication is passed; and sending the verification abstract of the personal identification code and the signature data to a block chain network, so that the block chain network verifies the signature data, stores the signature data after verification is passed, and returns a transaction confirmation event to the first device. According to the embodiment of the invention, the super SIM card is used as a security carrier, and the transaction data hash calculation, the hierarchical signature and the personal identification code authentication are combined, so that the whole-process security protection of the digital asset transaction is realized, and the security of the digital asset transaction can be effectively improved.
Owner:CHINA MOBILE INTERNET CO LTD +1

Systems and methods for securing login authentication

PendingUS20250385794A1User identity/authority verificationDigital data authenticationPersonal identification numberEngineering
Systems and methods for securing login authentication are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method may include: (1) receiving, by a mobile application executed by a mobile electronic device, a login from a user; (2) determining, by the mobile application, that secure login authentication is required; (3) prompting, by the mobile application, the user for additional authentication information comprising a personal identification number or a passcode; (4) receiving, by the mobile application, the additional authentication information; (5) comparing, by the mobile application, the additional authentication information to stored authentication information; and (6) presenting, by the mobile application, a landing screen in response to the additional authentication information matching the stored authentication information.
Owner:JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA

Method and system for establishing a secure messaging channel between a smartcard and an end device

PendingDE102024129366A1Security arrangementSecuring communicationPersonal identification numberTerminal equipment
A method for establishing a secure messaging channel between a smartcard and an end device is described. The smartcard contains a Personal Identification Number (PIN), an initial key derivation function, and a communication channel establishment protocol. The end device contains the PIN, the initial key derivation function, and the communication channel establishment protocol. The method comprises the following steps: creating an initial key on the smartcard and on the end device based on the PIN and the initial key derivation function; creating a nonce value, which further comprises the following steps: generating the nonce value on one end device or the end device; encrypting the nonce value with the initial key; and sending the encrypted nonce value to the other end device or the smartcard.and decrypting the encrypted nonce value with the first key, executing the communication channel establishment protocol on the smartcard and on the terminal device based on the generated nonce value to generate a second key on the smartcard and on the terminal device, first deriving a first secure messaging channel key on the smartcard and on the terminal device based on the second key, and second deriving a second secure messaging channel key on the smartcard and on the terminal device based on the second key.
Owner:SECUNET SECURITY NETWORKS GMBH

Electronic device for performing subscriber identity module authentication, and operating method and storage medium thereof

PendingUS20260073034A1Digital data protectionDigital data authenticationPersonal identification numberDisplay device
An electronic device includes: a communication circuit; a display; at least one processor including processing circuitry; and memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor individually or collectively, cause the electronic device to: display a lock screen for user authentication through the display based on an event for subscriber identity module (SIM) authentication being generated, acquire a personal identification number (PIN) for an SIM unlock based on acquisition of user authentication information for releasing the lock screen, identify whether the acquired PIN corresponds to a stored PIN, and perform the SIM unlock, based on identifying that the acquired PIN corresponds to the stored PIN.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Event based authentication

ActiveUS12652282B2Digital data authenticationSecuring communicationPersonal identification numberEngineering
A method and system for determining a custom personal identification number (PIN) for a user based on an ordered series of events are disclosed, comprising generating the custom PIN for the user based on a set of stored events of the user, each event associated with a point in time and authenticating the user responsive to receiving information that matches the custom PIN. A chronological order of a selected subset of events can be determined. A chronological identifier can be assigned representative of a position of the respective event in the determined chronological order. The custom PIN can be determined as an arrangement of the chronological identifiers. The selected subset of events can be presented to the user in the arranged order. The user can be authenticated responsive to determining that a received indication of a chronological arrangement matches the determined PIN.
Owner:MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING LLC

Unmanned aerial vehicle identity identification method and system based on WIFI broadcast

The invention discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle identity identification method and system based on WIFI broadcast. The method comprises the following steps: arranging a beacon module on the unmanned aerial vehicle and enabling the beacon module to work in a WIFI frequency band; the control beacon module periodically broadcasts an SSID frame containing an unmanned aerial vehicle serial number and / or a personal identification code, position data, a CRC check code and a timestamp; and the ground equipment obtains the identity information of the unmanned aerial vehicle by scanning and analyzing the standard WIFI beacon frame. According to the invention, unmanned aerial vehicle identity broadcasting is realized through a general WIFI protocol, and the technical defects of high deployment cost and limited coverage range caused by dependence on special receiving equipment and signal blind areas and tampering hidden dangers caused by dependence on active network reporting in the prior art are overcome. A dynamic MAC address rotation and data encryption mechanism is adopted to ensure communication security, and low-power-consumption operation is realized through an optimized frame structure and an intermittent working mode, so that a common smart phone can complete identity recognition without a special APP, and the technical effects of low cost, wide coverage, high security and convenient supervision are achieved.
Owner:叶耀中

Electronic lock units and delivery boxes

ActiveJP7795228B1Kitchen equipmentElectric permutation locksComputer hardwarePersonal identification number
To provide a highly convenient electronic lock unit that allows unlocking and resetting of a personal identification number, etc., more easily, and a user-friendly delivery box in which such an electronic lock unit can be suitably used. [Solution] The device comprises a key operation unit 11 for locking and unlocking using a passcode, a main lock 12 for locking and unlocking using a physical key, and a reset lock 21 for resetting the passcode using the physical key, and the main lock 12 and reset lock 21 are configured to be operable independently of each other.
Owner:有限会社ドリームチーム

Method and apparatus for verifying personal identification number pin code

This application provides a method and an apparatus for verifying a personal identification number PIN code. When a first SIM card is inserted into a powered-on terminal device or the terminal device into which the first SIM card is inserted is powered on, whether a mapping relationship includes a PIN code to which a first ICCID of the first SIM card is mapped is queried; the PIN code is sent to the first SIM card if the mapping relationship includes the PIN code to which the first ICCID is mapped; and a verification result of the PIN code from the first SIM card is received.
Owner:HUAWEI TECH CO LTD

Dynamic encryption for secure personal identification number entry

The present disclosure provides various devices, systems, and methods for securely providing a personal identification number (PIN), for securely accepting a PIN, and for authenticating a transaction based on a securely provided PIN. In one aspect, a method for securely providing a user PIN can include receiving, by a portable electronic device, a device key provisioned by a server. The device key can be associated with a payment card. The method can further include receiving, by the portable electronic device, a request for an encrypted PIN to authenticate a transaction initiated using the payment card and generating, by a PIN encryption application executed by the portable electronic device, the encrypted PIN based on the user PIN and the device key. The encrypted PIN can be provided to an access device. The access device can be configured to communicate the encrypted PIN to the server.
Owner:VISA INTERNATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION

Method and system for establishing a secure messaging channel between a smart card and a terminal device

PCT designated stageWO2026078046A1Key distribution for secure communicationPersonal identification numberMessage delivery
The invention relates to a method for establishing a secure messaging channel between a smart card and a terminal device. A personal identification number (PIN), a first key derivation function and a communication channel establishment protocol are provided on the smart card. The PIN, the first key derivation function and the communication channel establishment protocol are provided on the terminal device. The method comprises the following steps: creating a first key on the smart card and on the terminal device on the basis of the PIN and the first key derivation function, creating a nonce value, wherein creation further comprises the following steps: generating the nonce value on one of the smart card or the terminal device, encrypting the nonce value using the first key, sending the encrypted nonce value to the other of the terminal device or the smart card, and decrypting the encrypted nonce value using the first key, executing the communication channel establishment protocol on the smart card and on the terminal device on the basis of the created nonce value in order to create a second key on the smart card and on the terminal device, deriving, a first time, a first secure messaging channel key on the smart card and on the terminal device on the basis of the second key and deriving, a second time, a second secure messaging channel key on the smart card and on the terminal device on the basis of the second key.
Owner:SECUNET SECURITY NETWORKS GMBH

Method for backing up, in a smart card, a cryptographic seed held by a cryptoasset hardware wallet

PCT designated stageWO2026146348A1Personal identification numberSmart card
The invention relates to a method for backing up, in a smart card (CD), a cryptographic seed (MS) held by a cryptoasset hardware wallet (HW), the method comprising the following steps: establishing, between the card and the hardware wallet, a first encrypted communication channel (SCPA) and then a second encrypted communication channel (SCPB) encapsulated in the first encrypted communication channel; inputting (S20), by means of the hardware wallet, a personal identification code (PIN) of the user and transmitting the personal identification code to the card in a doubly encrypted form; transmitting (S40), by means of the hardware wallet, the cryptographic seed to the card in a doubly encrypted form.
Owner:LEDGER

Circuit structure of small-size screen

ActiveCN223978816UElectrical connection printed elementsPersonal identification numberMaterials science
The utility model discloses a circuit structure of a small-size screen, which comprises a backlight FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit), a plurality of backlight PINs (Personal Identification Number) are arranged at the bottom of the backlight FPC, a backlight bonding pad area is arranged on the back of the backlight FPC, two paths of backlight bonding pads are arranged in the backlight bonding pad area, and the bottoms of the two paths of backlight bonding pads are connected with signal lines for signal transmission. According to the utility model, the backlight bonding pad area adopts a closed design, so that the signal line needs to be wired on the bottom layer, and the copper laid on the upper layer of the backlight bonding pad shields signal interference, so that the signal line is not easy to be interfered, and signal transmission is facilitated.
Owner:万年联创显示科技有限公司

Personal identification number pin processing method and apparatus

ActiveUS12639408B2Digital data authenticationTransmissionPersonal identification numberTerminal equipment
In accordance with an embodiment, a method for verifying a personal identification number (PIN) code includes: receiving a first PIN code entered by the user, and storing the first PIN code to complete enabling the function of automatically verifying the PIN code of a first subscriber identity module (SIM) card, wherein the first PIN code is used by a terminal device to automatically verify the first SIM card; and verifying automatically the PIN code of the first SIM card in response to the first SIM card being inserted into the terminal device while the terminal device is powered-on or in response to the terminal device into which the first SIM card is inserted being powered-on.
Owner:HUAWEI TECH CO LTD

Server rack mountable automated test platform for transaction device testing

An automated test platform configured for use in testing and validating point of sale (POS) software and hardware. The platform is designed for mounting within shelf or drawer of a conventional server rack to enhance the safety and security of using the automated test platform, and a test system may include a plurality of server racks filled with dozens of the automated test platforms to concurrently test numerous terminals. The platform includes robotic or mechanical systems to perform EMV (Europay, Mastercard, and Visa) card inserts, swipes, and tap transactions on a payment or transaction terminal undergoing testing. The platform utilizes a robotic system that performs PIN (personal identification number) entry and button pressing on the touch screen of the payment or transaction terminal. The platform has capabilities of automating tests that require use of barcode scans and simulated network and / or device outages.
Owner:DISNEY ENTERPRISES INC

System and method to enhance pin security by adding hidden factors

Provided is a system (100) to enhance Personal Identification Number (PIN) security with hidden factors (271, 272, 273, 274) comprises a client agent (111) and a server agent (130). The client agent (111) manages a touchscreen or keypad, handles display layout, detects and tracks a finger movement on the touchscreen, and collects input entry of a PIN (311) from the finger movement based on hidden factors that configure use of the touchscreen or keypad, where the input entry (310) consists of an entered PIN, and information (312) on how the PIN was entered. The server agent (133) can be communicatively coupled to the client agent (111), and receives the input entry for the PIN, and validates the PIN that was entered in view of the information (312) on how the PIN was entered based on a policy configuration (410, 420, 430, 440) for the hidden factors for the input entry on said touchscreen or keypad. Other embodiments disclosed.
Owner:THALES DIS CPL USA INC

Off-line controller special for Flashrunner NXG programmer

The utility model relates to the technical field of off-line controllers, in particular to a special off-line controller for a Flashrunner NXG programmer, which comprises a PCB (printed circuit board) main body, a target chip and a PIN (personal identification number) flexible flat cable body, a project file selection area is arranged at the left front of the upper side of the PCB main body, a burning start trigger button area is arranged at the right front of the upper side of the PCB main body, and the target chip is connected with the PIN flexible flat cable body. A BUSY state indicating lamp area is arranged on the left rear portion of the upper side of the PCB main body, and a burning ending indicating lamp area is arranged on the right rear portion of the upper side of the PCB main body. According to the utility model, through the arrangement of the PCB main body, the PIN toggle switch, the trigger type button switch, the BUSY indicating lamp and the result indicating lamp, the programming device can be effectively regulated and controlled, and the programming device is small, exquisite, portable and convenient to use. And for a customer who needs to carry out burning without a PC terminal, the operation is simple and quick, time and labor are saved, and the user can save more technical discussion time and research and development time and can enter a mass production mode more conveniently.
Owner:PROSYST ELECTRONICS TECH SUZHOU

Digital authorization system

PendingUS20260195761A1Expiration TimePersonal identification number
A transaction is authorized using biometric verification and a time-limited passcode. A central computer reads first biometric information from an identification document and reads second biometric information from a party, compares the first and second biometric information, and authenticates an identity based on a match. The central computer opens an account, assigns a personal identification number (PIN), and generates a barcode associated with the account for presentation by a device. The central computer receives barcode data and a transaction amount from a merchant computer, identifies the account based on the barcode data, and verifies an identifier as the PIN. Upon determining that funds cover the transaction amount, the central computer freezes funds, generates and transmits a passcode having an expiration time, and receives the passcode from the merchant computer. The central computer determines that the passcode has not expired, validates the passcode, and completes the transaction by transferring funds.
Owner:APEX TECHLINK INC

Systems, methods, and media for obfuscated personal identification number entry on media devices

Systems, methods, and media for obfuscated personal identification number entry on media devices are provided. In some implementations, a method for personal identification number entry on media devices includes: receiving, using a media device, a request to enter a personal identification number (PIN) using a remote control device that is connected to the media device; causing a PIN entry interface screen that includes (i) a PIN pad in which a plurality of numerical characters and one or more functional options are divided into a plurality of subsections and (ii) a virtual directional pad interface that corresponds to a directional pad having a plurality of directional buttons and a central select button on the remote control device, wherein the virtual directional pad interface allocates a first subset of the directional buttons and a central select button on the remote control device to an active subsection of the plurality of subsections and wherein the virtual directional pad interface allocates a second subset of the directional buttons on the remote control device to navigate between each of the plurality of subsections; receiving a key press from the remote control device; and updating a PIN entry region on the PIN entry interface screen with a numerical character or performing a functional option from the one or more functional options that corresponds with the received key press, wherein the numerical character that corresponds with the received key press and the received key press are inhibited from being presented on the PIN entry interface screen.
Owner:GOOGLE LLC

Systems, methods, and media for inputting obfuscated personal identification numbers into media devices

To provide a system, a method, and a medium for obfuscated personal identification number entry on a media device.SOLUTION: A computer-implemented method comprises, in response to receiving a request to transmit personal information from an external device, generating an output interface screen that operates a media device in an obfuscated input mode based on location data. The screen includes a first section including a plurality of characters and a second section including a virtual directional pad consisting of a selection button and a plurality of directional buttons. A first subset of the plurality of directional buttons is associated with movement of the first section, and a second subset of the plurality of directional buttons is associated with an active subsection of the first section. The screen includes receiving input corresponding to the selection of the characters to update a personal information entry field, and operating the media device in the obfuscated input mode prevents the characters from being displayed in the personal information entry field.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5E
Owner:GOOGLE LLC

Loyalty program

PendingUS20260087514A1FinanceCommercePersonal identification numberLoyalty program
A method of implementing a loyalty reward program is described. The technique requires minimal sign-up and sign-in requirements using a portable device, such as a cell phone, and a personal identification number. Rewards are earned based on one or more criteria, such as the amount of time spent at a location, and can be instantly redeemed through a kiosk. The rewards are most preferably cash, but could be in another form, such as a coupon or a physical item.
Owner:NKM INTERNATIONAL LLC

Electronic device for performing subscriber identification module authentication, operation method thereof, and storage medium

PCT designated stageWO2026059111A1Digital data authenticationSecurity arrangementPersonal identification numberDisplay device
This electronic device (101) comprises: a communication circuit (210); a display (220); at least one processor (240) including processing circuitry; and memory (230) storing instructions. The instructions, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (240), cause the electronic device (101) to: display a lock screen for user authentication through the display (220) on the basis of the occurrence of an event for subscriber identity module (SIM) authentication; acquire a personal identification number (PIN) for SIM unlock on the basis of the acquisition of user authentication information for unlocking the lock screen; determine whether the acquired PIN corresponds to a stored PIN; and perform the SIM unlock on the basis of determining that the acquired PIN corresponds to the stored PIN.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Methods and Systems to Provide Emergency Telecommunications Services to Emergency Personnel using Voice Verification

ActiveUS20250374020A1Speech analysisTelephonic communicationPersonal identification numberEmergency rescue
A method comprises receiving a first call from a user device operated by an emergency personnel, receiving a personal identification number associated with the emergency personnel from the user device, validating the personal identification number by verifying that the personal identification number is stored at a data store in association with an active account, wherein the active account is associated with the emergency personnel, transmitting a first prompt for voice verification registration to the user device, receiving a response from the user device to perform the voice verification registration in response to the first prompt, and either performing voice verification with the user using the user device or transmitting a prompt for a requested destination to the user device based on the response.
Owner:T MOBILE INNOVATIONS LLC

Method for securing input of personal identification number and corresponding device

PendingCN121336204AInternal/peripheral component protectionPayment architectureRisk levelPersonal identification number
A method (200) for adaptively protecting the entry of a personal identification number, referred to as a PIN code, on a mobile terminal (TM) configured to communicate with a server (S), said method comprising the following steps implemented by the server (S):-receiving (202) information sent by the mobile terminal (TM), said information being able to define a security level of said mobile terminal (TM); the type of the transmitted information is predefined, or is determined by the server (S) in a request sent (201 bis) by the server (S) to the mobile terminal (TM); -processing (203) the information sent by the mobile terminal (TM) to determine a risk level; determining (204) a display mode based on the risk level; -sending (205), to the mobile terminal (TM), display instructions determined by the server (S) on the basis of the determined display mode, the display instructions being configured to ensure, when the display instructions are executed by a processor of the mobile terminal (TM), that an input area (ZS) of an element (ECP) of a PIN code is displayed on a display screen of the mobile terminal (TM) according to the display mode.
Owner:BANKS & ACQUIRERS INT HLDG SAS

Personal identification number management system

PendingJP2025169923ADigital data authenticationElectric permutation locksPersonal identification numberManagement system
To provide a personal identification number management system that can be operated at low cost without adopting an online management method.SOLUTION: A personal identification number management system 10 is composed of a server 15, a delivery requester terminal 50, a deliverer terminal 60, and a box 70. The personal identification number management system 10 performs box manager registration (S1), user registration (S2), article deposit (S3), and article retrieval (S4). At the time of the article deposit (S3) or the article retrieval (S4), a notification is sent from the delivery requester terminal 50 or the deliverer terminal 60 to the server 15 each time the article is placed in or taken out, and the server 15 sends a personal identification number to the delivery requester terminal 50 or the deliverer terminal 60 each time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
Owner:FITECH CO LTD

Passwordless vault for password security

PendingUS20260064825A1Digital data authenticationPersonal identification numberInternet privacy
Passwords are repeatably generated for selected applications in a passwordless vault by applying an algorithm to certain stored application-specific information and a personal identification number, or PIN, provided by a requesting user. Upon authentication, the user requests a password for a selected application and enters an appropriate PIN. The password for the selected application is generated upon request rather than retrieved from storage. In that way, passwords themselves are not available upon mere access to the passwordless vault, which contains the stored application-specific information.
Owner:INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE CORPORATION

Bypassing a user passcode when accessing a gateway of a virtual disktop infrastructure system

ActiveUS12549536B2Securing communicationVirtualizationPersonal identification number
A method enables a user to bypass a pass code, such as personal identification number (PIN), when performing an authentication process between a client device and a gateway / broker of a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) provided by a virtualized computing environment. A customized operating system (OS) of the client device includes pre-installed certificates and keys that are used in the authentication process and which are protected by the PIN. Through a public interface, a client device may perform the authentication process without requiring the user to manually enter the PIN.
Owner:OMNISSA LLC

Panic PIN

ActiveUS12651262B1Cryptography processingSecuring communicationPersonal identification numberUser device
Methods, systems, and devices for data management are described. For example, a custodial platform entity may receive, via a client application on a user device, a user input including a first personal identification number (PIN). The first PIN and a second PIN may be used to access a user account associated with the client application that may support at least one blockchain wallet. The custodial platform entity may determine that the first PIN may be a panic PIN associated with activation of a safety protocol associated with a user of the client application. The custodial platform entity may transmit, based on the determination and in accordance with the safety protocol, an indication that notifies an external entity of a location of the user device. The custodial platform entity may perform one or more further actions based on the determination and in accordance with the safety protocol.
Owner:COINBASE INC

An end-to-end passport key information extraction method based on content-aware region focusing

PendingCN122313507APersonal identification numberSelf adaptive
This invention relates to the fields of computer vision and natural language processing, and discloses an end-to-end passport key information extraction method based on content-aware region focusing. Based on the semantic similarity and task relevance between visual tokens, redundant information is adaptively merged to enhance the model's ability to express key information regions and improve computational efficiency. The decoder employs a multilingual pre-trained model with the ability to parse fields in multiple languages, including Chinese and English, thus correctly extracting key information in both Chinese and English from multilingual passports. It outputs structured field information from the passport, including fixed fields such as passport type, country code, passport number, name, nationality, gender, personal identification number, height, and date of birth, as well as variable fields such as guardian and occupation. To improve generalization ability and multilingual adaptability, the model uses a training method that combines synthetic passport images with real data. This method features no OCR required, strong structural adaptability, and high processing efficiency.
Owner:HUAZHONG UNIV OF SCI & TECH

Prevention of brute force attacks on voicemail accounts

PendingUS20260136195A1Automatic exchangesMessaging/mailboxes/announcementsPersonal identification numberBrute force
A voicemail server device receives a voice call from an originating device attempting to access a voicemail account associated with a subscriber of a network service provider. Accessing the voicemail account can require providing by the originating device a personal identification number (PIN) predefined for the voicemail account. The voicemail server device can determine whether the originating device is associated with the subscriber. Responsive to determining that the originating device is not associated with the subscriber, the voicemail server device can activate an attempt limit for the voicemail account. The attempt limit can correspond to a predefined number of failed attempts to access the voicemail account by providing an incorrect PIN. The voicemail server device can receive attempts to access the voicemail account by incorrect PINs. Responsive to determining that a number of the attempts has reached the attempt limit, the voicemail server device can redefine the PIN.
Owner:T MOBILE US INC

Dynamic triggering of simulated errors in automated teller machines

ActiveUS12597322B1Complete banking machinesATM softwaresPersonal identification numberFinancial transaction
A method includes: receiving input from a user, the input defining a true personal identification number (PIN) associated with the user and at least one false PIN associated with the user; in response to the user initiating a transaction at an automated teller machine (ATM), determining whether a PIN associated with the transaction matches the true PIN associated with the user or the at least one false PIN associated with the user; and based on the determining, performing one of: in response to the PIN associated with the transaction matching the true PIN associated with the user, permitting the ATM to continue with the transaction; or in response to the PIN associated with the transaction matching the at least one false PIN associated with the user, causing the ATM to exhibit a simulated error that prevents the transaction.
Owner:KYNDRYL INC