Patent ID: 7870998
Filing Date: 2011-01-18
Classification: G06Q,G07F

Abstract:
1. A method for performing private information exchange in smart card commerce, said method comprising: in response to determining that biometric data received on a biometric reader corresponds to an authorized user, unlocking a communication channel on a communication port of a smart card and exchanging public keys; in response to determining that a valid information request from an external point of sale machine has been received across said communication channel, the smart card decrypting said information request; in response to determining that private data in the smart card has been requested in said information request, the smart card prompting for authorization to release said private data; and performing private information exchange in smart card commerce by, in response to receiving authorization for release of the private data via at least one user input device on said smart card, the smart card permitting communication of an encrypted copy of said private data via said communication channel to said external point of sale machine.