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Smart Card Reader
- What types of smart card reader can
support the usage of e-Cert on smart ID card?
- Where can I buy these smart card readers?
- How to install the smart card reader
into my computer?
- Would the smart card reader scratch
the SIM on my smart ID card?
- What is the minimum requirement of my
PC to install a smart card reader?
- What if the chip of my smart ID card
scratched? Would the e-Cert inside my
smart ID card be affected?
- What if my smart ID card is damaged
and my e-Cert cannot be accessed?
1.
What types of smart card reader can support
the usage of e-Cert on smart ID card?
The smart card reader should be able to support
the following features in order to support
the usage of smart ID card:
Mandatory Features
| Feature |
Mandatory Requirement |
| Smart Card Interface Standard |
ISO7816 |
| Software Bundled |
PC/SC Driver |
Desirable Features
| Feature |
Desirable Requirement |
Remarks |
| Type of Card Contact |
Landing contact |
Landing contact type is desired in view of the
protection it can provide to the smart ID card which is expected to last for
at least 10 years. |
| Software Interface Standard |
Europay, MasterCard and Visa (EMV) |
EMV is desired in consideration of its capability
for supporting potential electronic
payment applications. |
2.
Where can I buy these smart card readers?
You may order a compatible smart card reader
from Hongkong Post's online shop "ShopThruPost".
3.
How to install the smart card reader into
my computer?
You may follow the Installation Guide provided
by the smart card reader vendor for details.
The Installation Guide is normally attached
to the box set of the smart card reader
upon purchase.
4.
Would the smart card reader scratch the
SIM on my smart ID card?
To prevent damage to the smart ID card, smart card reader of landing contact type is suggested
in view of the protection it can provide
to the smart ID card which is expected to
last for 10 years.
5.
What is the minimum requirement of my PC
to install a smart card reader?
It depends on the reader you have purchased.
However, your PC must have a communication
interface such as a serial port, a USB port
or a PCMCIA slot (which depends on the reader
purchased) to connect with the reader.
6.
What if the chip of my smart ID card scratched?
Would the e-Cert inside my smart ID card
be affected?
As long as your e-Cert on the smart ID card
can be accessed by keying in your e-Cert
PIN, scratches on the surface of the chip
should not affect your e-Cert on the ID
card.
If scratches appear on the chip of your smart ID card and you cannot access the data and
e-Cert stored on your smart ID card, your
card chip may be damaged and you may apply
for a replacement through the Immigration
Department.
7.
What if my smart ID card is damaged and
my e-Cert cannot be accessed?
If you have purchased a backup e-Cert floppy
disk / e-Cert
File Card when you apply for the e-Cert
on smart ID card, you can re-load
your e-Cert onto your new one. Otherwise,
you will not be able to recover your original
e-Cert stored on the smart ID card and application
for a new e-Cert is required.
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