The document discusses smart cards, including that they are plastic cards with embedded microchips that can store data and be used for applications like phone calls, payments, and access control. It describes the main types of smart cards and their typical construction using layers of materials like PVC and a small embedded security chip. The benefits of smart cards are discussed as being easy to use, able to perform multiple tasks, providing enhanced security, and convenience over carrying separate cards.
The document discusses smart cards, including that they are plastic cards with embedded microchips that can store data and be used for applications like phone calls, payments, and access control. It describes the main types of smart cards and their typical construction using layers of materials like PVC and a small embedded security chip. The benefits of smart cards are discussed as being easy to use, able to perform multiple tasks, providing enhanced security, and convenience over carrying separate cards.
The document discusses smart cards, including that they are plastic cards with embedded microchips that can store data and be used for applications like phone calls, payments, and access control. It describes the main types of smart cards and their typical construction using layers of materials like PVC and a small embedded security chip. The benefits of smart cards are discussed as being easy to use, able to perform multiple tasks, providing enhanced security, and convenience over carrying separate cards.
Types of smart cards Card construction Benefits History of Smart Cards Conclusion introduction Smart card is a plastic card about the size of credit card with embedded microchip than can be loaded with data, used for telephone calling ,cash and other application ,and then periodically refreshed for additional use. Types of smart cards There is several types of smart card: contact smart card Contactless smart cards Memory card Hybrid cards Cash cards Debit card Control access card construction Mostly all chip cards are built from layers of differing materials or substrates ,that when brought together properly gives the card a specific life and functionality The typical card today is made from pvc polyester or polycarbonate The 3 by 5 mm security chip embedded in the card Benefits Easy to use Multiple tasks can be done by a single card Enhanced security Easy to carry on Faster and smarter Flexibility (no need to carry separate ATM, credit or pan card etc) conclusion
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