Smart cards are convenient and offer a range of value-added services that can be tailored to individual needs and can also be used on the Internet.Smart cards are convenient and offer a range of value-added services that can be tailored to individual needs and can also be used on the Internet.The basic components of the smart card subsystem are based on PC/SC standards and it is a piece of plastic, the same size as a credit or debit card, with a silicon chip embedded in it. The chip contains a microprocessor, which is a miniature computer which can perform calculations and store data in its memory.
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