Smart Cards and Memory Cards - Softcover

Devargas, Mario

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1855541394 ISBN 13: 9781855541399

Publisher: Blackwell Publishers, 1992

Synopsis

The commonest method of access to computer systems for most people is by the use of a plastic card. So far these devices have carried only limited information, but recently demand has increased for 'intelligent' cards which actually contain processing power within the card. In addition to these Smart Cards, there is an even greater demand for Memory Cards which can store large amounts of information.
This book describes, from the user perspective, the increasing utilisation of Smart Cards and Memory Cards and, therefore, the subsequent need for an understanding of their methods of operation; the application areas that could benefit from such devices; the special security features required.
The author provides details of products that are commercially available and gives an overview of the many and complex arguments that accompany any decision to introduce a smart or memory card application.
The overall intention is to provide prospective end-users with basic guidelines to enable them to ask the right questions of card suppliers.

About this title

Synopsis

The commonest method of access to computer systems for most people is by using a plastic card. Recently demand has grown for cards - "smart cards" - that contain computer processing power, as well as for "memory cards" which can store large amounts of information. Even among IT professionals, there is still confusion about the nature of these cards and their potential applications. This book is written from the point of view of the card user, and covers the method of operation of "smart cards" and "memory cards", the need for these devices, and the areas that could benefit from their use.

Edition details

• Publisher: Blackwell Publishers
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1855541394
• ISBN 13: 9781855541399
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128