Card access system supporting multiple cards and card readers
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1. A computerized smart card access system, comprising:
- a card reader software module programmed to support smart card accesses between an application and a selected card reader of a plurality of diverse card readers, the card reader software module programmed upon receiving an instruction identifying the selected card reader.
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Abstract
A card access system providing support for multiple card readers and cards. The system providing a common programming interface for applications to perform a generic card access instruction set. The system automatically interpreting and translating the generic card access instruction set into native commands for a particular card reader and a particular card. The cards including integrated circuit or “smart” cards.
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1. A computerized smart card access system, comprising:
a card reader software module programmed to support smart card accesses between an application and a selected card reader of a plurality of diverse card readers, the card reader software module programmed upon receiving an instruction identifying the selected card reader. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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