System and method for a multi-application smart card which can facilitate a post-issuance download of an application onto the smart card
US6233683A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2153
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The embodiments of the present invention teaches a system and method which allows card issuers to securely add applications during the lifetime of the card after the card has already been issued (post issuance). The system and method according to embodiments of the present invention allows the loading of an application and/or objects from an application server via a card acceptance device and its supporting system infrastructure delivery mechanism, onto a card post issuance in a secure and confidential manner.
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