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Features & Components
2 - 8 Smart Card Reader
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Smart Card Reader
The Smart Card reader reads pocket-sized Smart Cards, chip cards, or integrated cir-
cuit cards (ICC) with embedded integrated circuits. Smart Cards can be used for se-
curity identification, authentication, data storage and application processing within
large organizations.
A Smart Card uses a gold contact that connects to a tiny microprocessor and memory
chips embedded inside the card. The card is usually used to store authentication data
e.g. a user name and password. The computer’s Smart Card reader communicates
through the gold contact on the card to the microprocessor, and if the data on the card
matches that stored in the computer, then access is granted. A Smart Card can also
be used to securely encrypt and decrypt individual files on the computer.
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Smart Card Driver
Smart Cards usually re-
quire a driver for any
proprietary smart card
system. This driver will
usually be supplied by
your system administra-
tor as applicable to your
particular Smart Card
system.
Figure 2 - 6
Left View
1. Smart Card
Reader
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