Patent ID: 6957342

Claim:
A security module for use with a terminal device, comprising: a frame comprising a connection device arranged and dimensioned for connecting the security module to a receptacle on the terminal device; encryption means for encrypting electronic data transferred by the terminal device to the security module, for decrypting encrypted electronic data and for implementing an electronic signature, wherein said encryption means is arranged in said frame and comprises a processor for encrypting and decrypting electronic data and for implementing the electronic signature, and a memory connected to the processor for storing of encryption keys and parameters; a first connection interface arranged in said frame for effecting a wireless electronic data transfer communication connection between the security module and the external device, wherein said wireless electronic data transfer communication connection comprises a radio link; and a second interface arranged in said frame and dimensioned for receiving electrical operating power for the security module from the terminal device when said security module is connected to the receptacle on the terminal device by said connection device.