What Is a Smart Card Reader?

The USF smart card reader provides an economical, universal, and secure interface for smart cards and PCs, and it is suitable for various PC interfaces (PCMCIA Serial USB). With the built-in powerful USF SmartOS software, the USF smart card reader is compatible with all existing and upcoming smart cards and operating systems, as well as industry API standards.

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USF smart card readers now effectively locate various security levels contained in various applications, such as corporate security, PKI architecture, home banking, and electronic services.

The SmartReady & Ocirc; family provides a wide range of smart card readers for various computer platforms. The SmartSecure & Ocirc; family provides a high level of security for PIN-Code channels and transaction display methods. The SmartTrust & Ocirc; family provides another level of security by adding secure downloading of applications and embedded password encryption. The SmartRetail & Ocirc; family offers more new points rewards, discounts, e-wallets and more.

With USF smart card readers, you can implement a unified and integrated security strategy within your organization with smart cards that are strong, secure, and easy to carry.

USF MICROSYSTEMS smart card reader:

For the security of e-commerce and public key infrastructure, USF provides smart card readers that support USB, PCMCIA, and serial ports. This card reader can be easily integrated into various operating systems to support smart card applications. USF performs most of the operations Systems such as Windows, Solaris, and Linux provide APIs and drivers.

Smartready technology

SmartReady card reader can read and write all ISO 7816 smart cards and provide support for different models of synchronous and asynchronous smart cards. It also supports data exchange of 9600-115.200bps smart cards, and also provides automatic insertion and removal detection.

SMARTSECURE technology

SmartSecure readers additionally provide a secure PIN handler. The architecture of this type of reader provides built-in PIN verification and correction without the need for host involvement. It provides a 16-key panel and / or LCD display.

SMARTTRUST technology

SmartTrust is a new generation of card readers that adds internal PIN verification, such as embedded applications for secure download of new applications and enhanced authentication. It provides a 16-key panel and / or LCD display.

SMARTRETAIL technology

SmartRetail is a smart card terminal that can be used alone or with an e-wallet terminal. It is suitable for applications such as discounts and point rewards. Different configurations allow the terminal to run multiple applications and store hundreds of transactions.

SMARTOS technology

SmartOS technology is developed by USF to maximize the interoperability of various smart card operating systems and standard APIS. It supports all ISO7816 smart card and memory card protocols. SmartOS can continuously upgrade card readers and it can be upgraded through the Internet to support new smart cards Upgraded APIS and new operating system. All USF smart card readers support SmartOS technology for maximum interoperability to ensure future compatibility.

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USF smart card readers can be designed and configured for specific customer applications.

SmartOS & acirc;

Supports microprocessor (T = 0, T = 1) and memory card (1) `

Compatible with ISO7816 and EMV-Level 1

Operating system: Windows95, 98, Me, NT4.0, 2000 & CE, Linux, Solaris (1)

Support APIs: PC / SC, OpenCard, CT-API, BI, HBCI, VisaCash, Nets (1)

USB

Low speed (1.5Mbps) or full speed (12Mbps)

Humanized interface: 1 LED

PCM CIA

Smart card support: single slot (SCR201), double slot (SCR210)