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Multiple protocol smart card communication device

  • US 20030137404A1
  • Filed: 12/24/2002
  • Published: 07/24/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/10/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of establishing a communication link between a communication device and a smart card adapted to communicate using a valid smart card communication protocol, wherein the valid smart card communication protocol is one of a plurality of smart card communication protocols, the method comprising the steps of:

  • transmitting a plurality of initiation messages, wherein each of plurality of initiation messages corresponds to each of the plurality of smart card protocols;

    receiving an acknowledgment message in accordance with the valid smart card communication protocol from the smart card; and

    establishing the communication link using the valid smart card communication protocol.

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