Smart Card Reader And Writer Software
Roseanne Gennett
I would like to learn how to develop software leveraging PKI smart cards. Ideally, I would use Microsoft Base Smart Card CSP, but I really just need the ability to store symmetric and asymmetric keys on the card securely, and to perform the associated functions, no matter the software requirements. I need the ability to write keys, and to encrypt/decrypt/sign/verify on the card. This should mean a writer, a card, and an SDK. It would be nice if the cards support ECC secp256k1, ECDSA, RSA 4096, AES, SHA256, etc... but I need to start somewhere.
Once you understand how it is all put together you are really setting yourself up for steamrolling smart cards. Personally, I've always wanted to try to the ones which keep a portion of the application on the card to see how it actually works performance wise in a real environment.
In order to make your smartcard usable with cryptographic available applications, you need to make it compliant with PKCS #11, which is a standard for interaction with "cryptographic tokens". Among other things, it determines a high level API between applications and these tokens (in our case, a smartcard) to use it for a wide range of cryptographic operations:
The OMNIKEY 3121 is a high-performance, USB smart card reader for desktop use that features multiple-base mounting options and a robust housing. Compliant with all industry standards, this reader is compatible with virtually any contact smart card, operating system and a variety of applications. The OMNIKEY 3121 is easy to install and well-suited for all contact smart card operations, including single sign-on, online banking or digital signature applications.
HID Global sells physical access control products, logical access control products, and secure issuance products that comprise smart cards, readers, smart card readers (OMNIKEY), networked access products, card printer/encoders (FARGO) and software. Its other business segments includes virtualization technology, cashless payment, government ID, RFID for industry and logistics and Animal ID solutions and professional services.
HID manufactures and licenses several types of technologies, from Wiegand products to 13.56 MHz iCLASS, MIFARE, and DESFire, as well as the 125 kHz Indala and Prox cards. Migration readers from various 125 kHz Prox technologies to 13.56 MHz iCLASS were introduced in 2007.
ACS smart cards are available for custom branding and promotional purposes. We welcome OEM enquiries for design printing and personalization at a reasonable cost. Furthermore, customers can buy white ACS cards, which they can design by their own.
The ACS Android Library was built to support the use of various ACS readers with Android devices. The ACS Android Library is a collection of methods and functions allowing application developers to build smartcard based application in the Android platform.
Find web applications that enable users to experience the functionalities of ACS smart cards and smart card readers. These demo applications are offered free of charge. Applications require that a user have the smart card or smart card reader being demonstrated.
Find programs to help navigate or maximize the use of supported smart cards and smart card readers. These utility tools are offered free of charge. Tools can be used only with the supported operating systems, indicated respectively.
The ACR122U NFC Reader is a PC-linked contactless smart card reader/writer developed based on 13.56 MHz Contactless (RFID) Technology. Compliant with the ISO/IEC18092 standard for Near Field Communication (NFC), it supports not only MIFARE and ISO 14443 A and B cards, but also all four types of NFC tags.
The ACR122U comes with an optional stand to hold the smart card reader at an optimal angle, so that users can tap contactless cards or NFC-enabled devices onto the ACR122U with ease. For more information, click here to download the brochure of this special accessory.
This FIPS 201.1 compliant Smart Card Keyboard combines a smart card reader/writer with an ordinary PC keyboard to cater to customers' needs for convenience, security and confidentiality. A powerful component for security, e-commerce and other smart card applications, it is perfect for implementing smart card-based systems in a pc environment. The package also comes with a card reader that enables easy implementation of smart card-based systems. The smart card reader utilizes the latest advancement of microchip technology, bringing high security for confidential files in a convenient and easy to carry microchip smart card. The software drivers and tools in this package will enables writing of files to smart cards and reading of the contents.
The reader also can write protect the contents of smart cards so that nobody can erase or overwrite the files. Combined with a versatile smart card reader/writer, the keyboard is transformed into a highly powerful component for security, e-commerce, and other applications.
This smart card reader writer CRT-288-K supports various cards such as ISO 14443 Type A and B, MIFARE, magnetic cards and IC cards. It comes in module form to enable easy implementation of smart card-based solutions in embedded systems.It is suitable for any smart card application such as media inquiry machine,recharging machine,ATM etc.
The reader's soft-gel silicon cover protects its ports from dust and damage while it travels in your pocket or bag. This handy device makes file transfers in a snap while on the go and is perfect for anyone who works between a tablet or computer and a smartphone.
e*Tag readers use 13.56 MHz technology and work with Secura Key encoded cards and key tags that meet the ISO 15693 international standard. Secura Key uses enhanced DES encryption which makes e*Tag cards virtually impossible to counterfeit. Cards are available with custom 4-color graphics, or with a glossy white dye-sublimation-ready finish for Photo ID printing. Key tags can also be custom printed. e*Tag credentials have additional memory that can be used for various applications, with total memory ranging from 512 bits up to 10k bits.
The idChamp RS4x is a smart card reader for Android and iOS using the HID Global Omnikey 5127 engine. It connects to the host device via Bluetooth and can scan into almost any app. The RS4x can scan all access control and smart card credentials including PROX, iClass, SEOS, CORP 1000, and more.
"FeliCa Lite" is a low cost IC chip with simple security and an optimized file system. The power-saving customized chip can support small design antennas, ideal for tags and stickers as well as ID1-size card products. The "FeliCa Lite-S" is compatible with Sony's first generation "FeliCa Lite", and furthermore, has an improved security function as well as smaller chip size therefore achieving better cost performance. The "FeliCa Lite-S" can be used for applications such as single journey and event ticketing, as well as membership, loyalty, gift, game and ID cards. In addition, the "FeliCa Lite-S" can be used for NFC Forum Type 3 Tag solution such as smart poster and handover connection in combination with NFC device.
For nearly 50 years, Nidec Instruments has led the advancement of magnetic and IC chip card readers, media handling and image processing. NIDEC INSTRUMENTS, Your Solutions for Card Readers and Dispensers!
East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and NTT DoCoMo, Inc. (DoCoMo) announced today that they have signed a basic agreement to discuss joint development and management of common infrastructure for JR East's Suica e-money and DoCoMo's upcoming "Osaifu-Keitai" credit card service, both based on FeliCa smart card technology.
Under the agreement, the two companies will consider the development of a reader/writer compatible with both companies' services and the creation and management of a common center that connects the reader/writers with various settlement systems.
A common reader/writer and settlement center will encourage retail shops to offer the services because they will only need a single reader/writer, saving space and reducing costs. The companies hope this will increase the number of service users by allowing shoppers the option of using either Suica e-money or the Osaifu-Keitai credit card service. The companies feel that working together will promote their services more effectively than if they were to act separately.
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