A process for the initiation of an authentication process, in particular suitable for personal authentication as part of a cashless payment transactions, and data processing terminal for use in such a method

The invention relates to a method for at individuals and object authentication to an activation unit and / or a control device, in particular for personal authentication, for example, as part of a cashless payment system, using a at individuals / object-related device, such. As a smart phone, are deposited on the at individuals or object-specific data, and a central station, for example. As a server. By the following process steps of such a process at individuals and authentication object are provided: - The at individuals / object-related device is connected via a radio link to a data processing terminal, which mediates the connection and securing of communication with the central station; - The at individuals / object-based device sends encrypted via the radio link to the data processing terminal system-specific data and at individuals / object-related data; - The data processing terminal receives from the device transmitted system-specific data, checked it and provides the at individuals / object-related data with a seal (signature) and will be signed at individuals / object-related data to the central station (server); - The central station (server) decrypts the received signed at individuals / object-specific data, and sends to the data processing terminal is a positive or negative authorization signal. - The data processing terminal is in the case of a positively notified by the central station authorization signal an activation signal to the activation unit and / or the control unit on.