Patent ID: 7227449
Filing Date: 2007-06-05
Classification: G06K,G06Q,G07F

Abstract:
1. A system for communicating with a plurality of smart cards, each smart card of the plurality of smart cards having a communication protocol of a plurality of smart card communication protocols, the system comprising: at least one smart card communication device for establishing a radio frequency communication channel with the each smart card; at least one master module coupled to the at least one smart card communication device, the at least one master module for establishing a secure communication channel between the at least one master module and the each smart card using at least one security device located within the at least one master module; and a central computer system coupled to the at least one master module through a communication network, the central computer system for periodically receiving a transaction information from the at least one master module, and for periodically sending valid smart card numbers to the at least one master module.