Patent ID: 6975883
Filing Date: 2005-12-13
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for putting into operation a processor smart card for a network for communication, wherein the card user is identified with respect to the processor smart card by a personal identification number, the method comprising the steps of: for execution control of the first use, the processor smart card is first provided with an additional application for preventing use in the network, and allowing only local use by means of a card reader or card terminal, and upon the first use of the processor smart card, the additional application outputs without a further check of a secret number a display signal for the first use and a request for confirmation, and after receiving a confirmation signal the additional application is deactivated or its execution so changed that upon the next use of the card a display signal is outputted to indicate that the card has already been put into operation and the use of the processor smart card in the network is enabled; wherein a personal identification number previously defined must be inputted for activating the additional application; and wherein at least some personal identification numbers on the card are predetermined and personalized on the processor smart card, and said numbers are indicated upon the first use for later use on the card reader or card terminal.