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'''UniMate Flex''' is a [[Mobile Authentication#Two-factor_authentication|two-factor]] mobile authenticator, the first of its kind to operate using the 3.5 mm audio interface. Users can visually confirm transactions through an inbuilt LED screen, drastically reducing the risk of unauthorised transactions.
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== Concept  ==
[[Image:UniMate Flex.png|thumb|right|200px|UniMate Flex.png]] '''UniMate Flex''' is a [[Mobile Authentication#Two-factor_authentication|two-factor]] mobile authenticator, the first of its kind to operate using the 3.5 mm audio interface. Users can visually confirm transactions through an inbuilt LED screen, drastically reducing the risk of unauthorised transactions.  
 
The level of protection offered by current mobile technology when transmitting data has been known to be broken. The KASUMI block cipher used to protect 3G mobile communication has many known exploits, the publically documented and published related key attack in January 2010 proves that the cipher is not secure.  
 
The idea of the Unimate Project team is to use a separate authentication device which takes the advantage of proven and effective techniques to provide strong authentication for mobile platform.&nbsp;
 
As most mobile devices do not have USB port, the popular USB token solution is not suitable for mobile devices. Considering that most mobile devices have audio jack interface, the UniMate is equipped a TRRS to transfer data between mobile devices and UniMate token.&nbsp;
 
To make the &nbsp;more adaptable, the project team maintained a micro USB to support personal computer, and the internal battery can be charged via the USB port.  


== Release Date  ==
== Release Date  ==
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*Interactive confirmation function make sure sign what you see  
*Interactive confirmation function make sure sign what you see  
*NFC function expandable
*NFC function expandable
== Features ==
*'''Compact Form Factor'''
**The small and portable size of the UniMate Flex device makes it convenient to carry around anywhere.
*'''Transaction Confirmation Button'''
**Users must press the transaction confirmation button to confirm the signature of the transaction.
*'''Transaction Signature'''
**The transaction signature used to authenticate users can be developed and integrated within the authentication process with provided APIs, e.g. configuration for use in an online banking system.
*'''Hybrid Interface'''
**The hybrid interface of UniMate allows compatibility with a wide range of devices supporting:
***Standard 3.5 mm audio interface, for use with iOS, Android and Symbian mobile devices.
***USB interface, for use with internet browsers IE, Firefox, Safari, Netscape and Opera on desktop operating systems.
*'''Secure'''
**Communication between UniMate Flex and the connected device is encrypted, preventing interception of data and hence replay attacks.
*'''Effortless Integration and Further Development'''
**Comprehensive collection of APIs provided to facilitate further development and integration.
*'''Plug-and-Play'''
**UniMate is driverless; there is no need to install any drivers.
*'''Integrated LED Screen'''
**UniMate Flex utilises an inbuilt LED display for displaying transaction details, such as account and payment information. This feature helps users to visually confirm the secondary method of authentication. The screen can automatically revert to sleep mode when inactive.
*'''High Performance Smart Card Chip'''
**Hardware uses on-board smartcard technology to perform generation of digital signatures, including 1024/2048-bit RSA, DES, 3DES encryption algorithms, which cannot be exported, ensuring guaranteed hardware security.
*'''Unique Global 64-bit Hardware Serial Number'''
**Each UniMate device uses a globally unique 64-bit hardware ID for identification.
*'''[[PKI]] Application Support'''
**Public Key Infrastructure ([[PKI]]) application supported, including standard and safe middleware CSP and PKCS#11, and support for X.509v3 certificate standard with seamless integration with common [[PKI]] applications.
*'''OEM Customization'''
**The device's look can be customised upon the request of customers, including distinguishing features such as logos and the device's general appearance.


== Specification  ==
== Specification  ==


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|+ '''UniMate Flex Specifications'''
|-
|-
! Type
! colspan="2" align="left" | '''Hardware'''
! Specification
|-
|-
| Model
| Audio Interface
| Flex
| 3.5 mm Audio
|-
|-
| Interface  
| USB Interface  
| 3.5mm TRRS / Micro USB
| USB Type A
|-
|-
| Hardware ID  
| Hardware ID  
| 64-bit Unique
| 64-bit Globally Unique
|-
|-
| Internal Memory  
| Internal Memory  
| &gt;16KB
| &gt; 16KB
|-
|-
| Control Buttons
| Smart Card
| Optional
| High Performance Smart Card, supports RSA, DES, 3DES, MD5 algorithms
|-
|-
| LCD Display  
| Control Key
| 128*64 points
| One Confirmation key
|-
| Control Buttons
| 4 Buttons: 2 Previous/Next Page Buttons, 1 Confirmation Button, 1 Cancel Button
|-
| LED Display
| Monocolor Display, 128 x 64 pixels, 4 Digit Display, Sleep Mode Supported
|-
|-
| USB Operation Mode  
| USB Operation Mode  
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|-
|-
| Power Supply  
| Power Supply  
| Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery
| Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery
|-
|-
| Charge Mode  
| Charge Mode  
| Micro USB
| Micro USB
|-
|-
| Middleware  
| Charge Indicator
| PKCS#11, Mini-Driver, MS-CAPI, Audio Authentication API, X.509 Digital Certificate
| LED
|-
| Operation Mode
| Wake up On Standby
|-
! rowspan="5" align="left" valign="middle" | Middleware  
| PKCS#11
|-
| Mini-Driver
|-
| MS-CAPI
|-
| Audio Authentication API
|-
| X.509 Digital Certificate
|-
|-
| Supported Platforms  
! rowspan="2" align="left" valign="top" | Software
| Mobile OS: iOS, Android, Symbian, All desktop OS
| PC Software: Administration Tool and PKI Middleware
|-
| Software for Mobile Devices: Audio Authentication Interface
|-
! rowspan="2" align="left" valign="top" | Supported Platforms  
| iOS, Android, Symbian Mobile OSs
|-
| All Desktop OSs
|-
! colspan="2" align="left" | '''Performance Index'''
|-
| Time For Digital Signing Through Audio
| &lt; 2s
|-
| Time For Digital Signing Through USB
| &lt; 0.5s
|}
|}
[[Category:UniMate]]

Latest revision as of 14:49, 6 July 2016


UniMate Flex.png

UniMate Flex is a two-factor mobile authenticator, the first of its kind to operate using the 3.5 mm audio interface. Users can visually confirm transactions through an inbuilt LED screen, drastically reducing the risk of unauthorised transactions.

Release Date

January-01-2012

Advantages

  • Increase security
  • Multiple platform support
  • Interactive confirmation function make sure sign what you see
  • NFC function expandable

Features

  • Compact Form Factor
    • The small and portable size of the UniMate Flex device makes it convenient to carry around anywhere.
  • Transaction Confirmation Button
    • Users must press the transaction confirmation button to confirm the signature of the transaction.
  • Transaction Signature
    • The transaction signature used to authenticate users can be developed and integrated within the authentication process with provided APIs, e.g. configuration for use in an online banking system.
  • Hybrid Interface
    • The hybrid interface of UniMate allows compatibility with a wide range of devices supporting:
      • Standard 3.5 mm audio interface, for use with iOS, Android and Symbian mobile devices.
      • USB interface, for use with internet browsers IE, Firefox, Safari, Netscape and Opera on desktop operating systems.
  • Secure
    • Communication between UniMate Flex and the connected device is encrypted, preventing interception of data and hence replay attacks.
  • Effortless Integration and Further Development
    • Comprehensive collection of APIs provided to facilitate further development and integration.
  • Plug-and-Play
    • UniMate is driverless; there is no need to install any drivers.
  • Integrated LED Screen
    • UniMate Flex utilises an inbuilt LED display for displaying transaction details, such as account and payment information. This feature helps users to visually confirm the secondary method of authentication. The screen can automatically revert to sleep mode when inactive.
  • High Performance Smart Card Chip
    • Hardware uses on-board smartcard technology to perform generation of digital signatures, including 1024/2048-bit RSA, DES, 3DES encryption algorithms, which cannot be exported, ensuring guaranteed hardware security.
  • Unique Global 64-bit Hardware Serial Number
    • Each UniMate device uses a globally unique 64-bit hardware ID for identification.
  • PKI Application Support
    • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) application supported, including standard and safe middleware CSP and PKCS#11, and support for X.509v3 certificate standard with seamless integration with common PKI applications.
  • OEM Customization
    • The device's look can be customised upon the request of customers, including distinguishing features such as logos and the device's general appearance.

Specification

UniMate Flex Specifications
Hardware
Audio Interface 3.5 mm Audio
USB Interface USB Type A
Hardware ID 64-bit Globally Unique
Internal Memory > 16KB
Smart Card High Performance Smart Card, supports RSA, DES, 3DES, MD5 algorithms
Control Key One Confirmation key
Control Buttons 4 Buttons: 2 Previous/Next Page Buttons, 1 Confirmation Button, 1 Cancel Button
LED Display Monocolor Display, 128 x 64 pixels, 4 Digit Display, Sleep Mode Supported
USB Operation Mode HID
Power Supply Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery
Charge Mode Micro USB
Charge Indicator LED
Operation Mode Wake up On Standby
Middleware PKCS#11
Mini-Driver
MS-CAPI
Audio Authentication API
X.509 Digital Certificate
Software PC Software: Administration Tool and PKI Middleware
Software for Mobile Devices: Audio Authentication Interface
Supported Platforms iOS, Android, Symbian Mobile OSs
All Desktop OSs
Performance Index
Time For Digital Signing Through Audio < 2s
Time For Digital Signing Through USB < 0.5s
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