Table of Contents

Preface to the Third Edition.Symbols and Notation.Program Code Conventions.Abbreviations.1. Introduction.2. Types of Cards.3. Physical and Electrical Properties.4. Informatic Foundations.5. Smart Card Operating Systems.6. Smart Card Data Transmission.7. Smart Card Commands.8. Security Techniques.9. Quality Assurance and Testing.10. The Smart Card Life Cycle.11. Smart Card Terminals.12. Smart Cards in Payment Systems.13. Smart Cards in Telecommunications.14. Sample Applications.15. Application Design.16. Appendix.Index.

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