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Ic cards and information storage circuit therefor

CA 1304159 C · Owner: Oki Electric Industry Co. Ltd. · Inventors: Atsumi, Shiro; Kotani, Shintaro; Tanagawa, Kohji

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An IC card having a self-identification function in the card itself includes an input key for inputting a personal identification number (PIN), a comparator for comparing the PIN input via the input key with a prerecorded PIN. A transaction condition signal is produced when a match is found. An external terminal is provided for outputting to the outside of the card, e.g. a bank terminal to enable a, transaction using the card. An information storage circuit suitable for use in the IC card is also disclosed.

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  • Granted June 23, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 23, 2009.
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FiledMay 12, 1988
GrantedJune 23, 1992
Term endedJune 23, 2009
Patent numberCA 1304159 C
Classification (IPC)G07F7/10

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1989199219951998200120042007Application filedMay 12, 1988Patent grantedJune 23, 1992Term endedJune 23, 2009

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