3. • A credit card sized plastic card having an
integrated circuit chip embedded in it and
conforming to ISO – 7816 is called as Smart
Card.
• It is used in the applications that require high
security protection and authentication.
4. Credit/debit card
Medical card
Identification card
Entertainment card
Voting card
5. Information Technology
Secure logon and authentication of users to PCs and networks
Encryption of sensitive data
Other Applications
Over 4 million small dish TV satellite receivers in the US use a smart
card as its removable security element and subscription information.
Pre-paid, reloadable telephone cards
Health Care, stores the history of a patient
Fast ticketing in public transport, parking, and
road tolling in many countries