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The smart card is a regular credit card sized card with the
microchip integrated on it and the smart card is made up of
plastic and the integrated chip in it is capable of saving
information and also it carries the information between the
users. The data of the card can be transferred through a reader
which is a component of computer system.
HISTORY OF SMART CARD
1. Authentication
2. Secure data storage
3. Encryption
4. Strong device Security:
5. Personal Device
6. Security communication
CONSTRUCTION OF SMART CARD
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 card layers are printed first and then laminated in a large press.
The next step in construction is the blanking or die cutting.
This is followed by embedding a chip and then adding data to the
card. In all, there may be up to 30 steps in constructing a card.
1. The total components, including software and plastics, may be as
many as 12 separate items; all this in a unified package that appears
to the user as a simple device.
ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES OF SMART CARD
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Larger memory. A more powerful virus.
High levels of security. Discomfort to retrieve information from a
Reduced fraud. stolen card.
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Name : komalpreet kaur