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The discussion revolves around the meanings of specific terms related to tamper-proof technology and the tapping process in the context of smart cards and fuel dispensing systems. Participants explore the historical background and definitions of these concepts.

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  • One participant seeks clarification on the meanings of "tamper-proof" and "tapping process" as used in a historical context related to smart cards.
  • Another participant defines "tamper-proof" as something that cannot be imitated, faked, or broken, and "tapping process" as access to fuel from a pump.
  • A different participant reiterates that "tamper-proof" refers to a copy-protected key and describes the "tapping process" as transferring fuel to a vehicle from a gasoline pump.
  • One participant provides an example of tamper-proof technology, referencing the protective wrapper on medication bottles as a practical illustration of the concept.

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Participants generally agree on the definitions of "tamper-proof" and "tapping process," though the discussion includes multiple perspectives and examples that illustrate these concepts.

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I am not English native.

So what are the meaning of the underlined words:
The idea of incorporating an integrated cirucit chip onto a plastic card was first introduced by the German engineer Helmut Grottrup.. In February 1967, Grottrup filed the patents DE1574084 and DE1574075 in West Germany for a tamper-proof identification switch based on a semiconductor device and described contactless communication via inductive coupling. Its primary use was intended to provide individual copy-protected keys for releasing the tapping process at unmanned gas stations. In September 1968, Grottrup, together with Jurgen Dethloff as an investor, filed further patents for this identification switch, first in Austria and in 1969 as subsequent applications in the United States, Great Britain, West Germany and other countries.
 
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From Wikipedia: smart card value
 
Welcome to PF.

Wikipedia is different in different languages.
Please give the web link to the site you use.

"Tamper proof" = Cannot be imitated, faked, or broken.
"Tapping process" = access to fuel from the pump.
 
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An example of tamper-proof is the protective wrapper on an aspirin or Tylenol bottle. This came about after the Tylenol poisoning cases in the US in 1982 in Chicago.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Tylenol_murders

When you unscrew the cap you have to break through the wrapper before you can dispense the caplets or pills.

It’s very hard to do so and once done it’s clear to anyone that someone has opened the bottle. Hence tamper-proof protection.
 
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