Using 3G network components to enable NFC mobile transactions and authentication

W. D. Chen, G. P. Hancke, K. E. Mayes, Y. Lien, J. H. Chiu

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Abstract

The increasing technical capabilities of mobile phones have resulted in several m-payment methods being proposed. M-payment applications are being developed for both online and in-store purchases. Near Field Communication (NFC) technology has the potential to greatly impact the way mobile devices are used. NFC is a short range wireless communication interface that allows for the integration of a mobile device in existing contactless application infrastructure, such as using a mobile phone to pay at Point-of-Sale (POS). It is important to provide a simple method for implementing m-payment systems that offer both reasonable security protection as well as ease of use for the user. We propose a system that combines the existing 3G cryptographic primitives and algorithms, in addition to the identification and authentication capabilities of the USIM, with NFC technology to implement a m-payment system. Such a system could easily be integrated into current 3G infrastructure and provide improved scalability and ubiquity for m-payment services. Our proposed scheme focuses on a conventional instore payment environment, with mutual authentication between entities and a subsequent trustworthy transaction being achieved through 3G and USIM security services.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2010 IEEE International Conference on Progress in Informatics and Computing, PIC 2010
Pages441-448
Number of pages8
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Event2010 1st IEEE International Conference on Progress in Informatics and Computing, PIC 2010 - Shanghai, China
Duration: 10 12 201012 12 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2010 IEEE International Conference on Progress in Informatics and Computing, PIC 2010
Volume1

Conference

Conference2010 1st IEEE International Conference on Progress in Informatics and Computing, PIC 2010
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period10/12/1012/12/10

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