Abstract:
A smart card reader capable of transmitting a power signal to a smart card to determine a duration WT called Waiting Time in keeping with the standard ISO 7816 and sending commands to the smart card, the reader comprising a detector for detecting a malfunctioning condition of the smart card and being configured to cut the power signal when the malfunctioning condition is fulfilled. This reader is remarkable in that the malfunctioning condition is different to reaching, by a counter configured to be incremented with the time from the sending of a command to the smart card, of a value corresponding to the duration WT elapsed from the sending of the command or reinitialization of the counter in response to the receipt of a protocol message of the smart card.
Abstract:
Devices for providing protection against intrusion in order to protect at least one electronic component. One example of the device includes an enclosure, surrounding the electronic component, which is proof against a specific type of radiation, and at least one piece of equipment selected from a receiver and a transmitter of radiation of that specific type, which is arranged inside the enclosure and substantially tuned to another piece of equipment that is complementary and disposed outside the enclosure. The device also includes a detection module suitable for detecting an intrusion if at least one receiver receives radiation of that specific type.
Abstract:
Described are examples of a device for providing protection against intrusion in order to protect at least one electronic component, the device comprising an enclosure surrounding the electronic component and proof against a type of radiation, at least one piece of equipment selected from a receiver and a transmitter of radiation of said type arranged inside the enclosure and substantially tuned to another piece of equipment that is complementary and disposed outside the enclosure, and a detection module suitable for detecting an intrusion if at least one receiver receives radiation of said type.