By Sowmya B N

Introduction History Components Working Security Applications Advantages Disadvantages Conclusion Reference

 Is a finger ring that contains a small

microprocessor with built in capabilities for the user.  Is a sort of a smartcard that is wearable on a finger.  Is a stainless-steel ring,16-millimeters (0.6 inches) in diameter.

 It contains an inexpensive microprocessor in a

stainless steel iButton running a JVM and it is preloaded with applet.

 The java Ring is an extremely secure Java-Powered

electronic token.
 Java Ring could have a number of real-world

application

The Java Ring

 Contains a tiny Java Virtual Machine  Implements the Java Card 2.0 API  Stores information in NVRAM ,ROM  Runs applets  Includes microprocessor, memory, clock and

battery

 The java ring, which is powered by Java card was

introduced at Sun Microsystems's JavaOne Conference, in March 1998.  It was developed by Dallas Semiconductor.  Workstations at the conference had "ring readers" installed on them that downloaded information about the user from the conference registration system.  This information was then used to enable a number of personalized services.

 Java ring has been tested at Celebration School,

an innovative K-12 school, just outside Orlando, FL. The rings are given to students and have been programmed to;  store electronic cash to pay for lunches  automatically unlock doors  take attendance  store medical information  allow students to check out books. Students simply press the signet of their Java Ring, and it performs the desired function.

 The rings given to students are programmed

with Java applets that communicate with host applications on networked systems
 The Java Ring is snapped into a reader,

called a Blue Dot receptor, to allow communication between a host system and the Java Ring.

 Java Virtual Machine (JVM)  RAM  ROM  real-time clock  iButton  Blue dot reciptor

The java virtual machine is the piece of software that recognizes the java language and translates the byte code .

 Java ring contains 134kb of non-volatile random

access memory .
 This non-volatile random access memory offers

high read/write speed.

 It also provides rapid zeroization.

 The java ring contains 32kb of ROM .  Special kind of operating system called e-

commerce operating system is stored in the ROM.

 Real time clock gives the exact time of the day and

it can run up to 10 years continuously .

 It is driven by a constant 32KHz crystal oscillator.  In addition ,the frequency of the processor clock

is not constant ;ranges from 10-20MHz.

 This aspect prohibits hackers in obtaining the

information from the iButton.

 The jewel of the java ring is the iButton.  iButton is a computer chip enclosed in a thick

stainless steel can.

 It is originally called touch memory devices they

were later renamed as iButtons.

 Java ring uses 1-wire protocol for communication

with the host and the iButton.

 The iButton is a mechanical packaging

standard that places a 1-Wire component inside a small stainless steel "button" similar to a disk-shaped battery.  Each iButton has a unique and unalterable address laser etched onto its chip inside the can.  The address can be used as a key or identifier for each iButton.

Mainly three types of iButton are in use:

1. Thermochrone iButton 2. Crypto iButton 3. Memory iButton

 This includes a

thermometer, a clock and a memory.

 It tracks time and

temperature in different environment.

 Memories around 64K can be stored either

in typed text or digitized photos.

 It has ability to operate as mobile databases.

 The Blue Dot Receptors are iButton

reader/probes that provide a convenient pipeline into the PC for iButton-to-PC communication.
 The receptor's cable connects to a USB, serial,

or parallel-port 1-Wire adapter, whichever type of port you wish to use.

 The receptor itself easily affixes to any

accessible spot on the front of the PC.

Key features:
 It has a coiled cable for

connecting iButtons to 1-Wire networks .  Adhesive pad for mounting on objects.  Supports for up to two iButtons at once.  Can be used with any Dallas Semiconductor port adapter.

 Java Ring is programmed with the applets and

the programming is done according to our application

 Whenever the user pushes his ring on a ring

reader(Blue Dot Receptor), the corresponding application will take place.

 Information is transferred between your iButton

and a PC with a momentary contact at up to 142kbps.  You simply touch your iButton to a Blue Dot receptor or other iButton probe, which is connected to a PC.  The Blue Dot receptor is cabled to a 1-Wire adapter that is attached to a spare PC port. 1Wire adapters exist for USB, serial, and parallel ports.

 The barrier substrate and the triple-layer metal

construction techniques employed in the silicon fabrication effectively deny unauthorized access to the data stored in the NVRAM. If any attempt is made to penetrate these barriers, the NVRAM data is immediately erased.
 Java rings are authorized through Personal

Identification Numbers (PINs) so that no one can steal a person's ring and use that ring.

The java ring can be used to hold secret codes, credit cards numbers, driver license, other wallet contents, and even some electronic cash. Its greatest promise appears to lie in its capacity to interact with Internet applications to support strong remote authentication and remotely authorized financial transactions.

 For opening the door  E-bank application  Logging in your PC  Providing security in your car.

 The Java Rings are very easy and convenient

for users.
 It can function between -40C to+70C and in

much harsher environment.

 It has higher durability.

 Provides authentication to users which is crucial

for many applications.

 Easier for administrator to maintain the security

infrastructure.
 Provides real memory, more power, and a

capacity for dynamic programming

 The cost of implementing the system is

high.
 It needs a high level tools and method in

order to program application efficiently,reliabily,securily.

 iButton has a limited processor capacity and

memory ,which means an individual might need to carry more than one Java Ring.

Although Java Rings aren't widely used yet, such rings or similar devices could have a number of real-world applications, such as starting your car and having all your vehicle's components (such as the seat, mirrors, and radio selections) automatically adjust to your preferences. The key issue about a wearable computer (java ring) is not whether it is a ring or another form factor: the deciding point is that you will always have it with you.

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