Patent ID: 7418592
Filing Date: 2008-08-26
Classification: G06Q,G07F,H04L

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: a) generating with an encrypting pin pad (EPP) at least one pair of keys, wherein the at least one pair of keys includes a public key of the EPP and a private key of the EPP, wherein the EPP is configured to be installed in an ATM, wherein the EPP is operative when installed in the Automated Teller Machine (ATM) to encrypt a personal identification number (PIN) inputted through the EPP; b) storing the public key of the EPP and the private key of the EPP in a memory of the EPP; c) generating at least one certificate request message with the EPP, wherein the certificate request message includes the public key of the EPP; d) outputting the certificate request message from the EPP; e) receiving with the EPP at least one EPP certificate signed by a certificate authority (CA), wherein the EPP certificate includes the public key of the EPP; f) receiving with the EPP at least one certificate of the CA signed by the CA, wherein the certificate of the CA includes a public key of the CA; and g) storing the EPP certificate and the public key of the CA in the memory of the EPP.