Smartcard system

Abstract

A programmable device carries an on-device file. An interface device is provided to interface with the programmable device, the interface device having an off-device file. Web (Internet) standard language operating software is stored in the programmable device in a compressed format, that software containing at least some of the file system and commands for accessing the file system which enable the on-device file and off-device file to interface with each other. The interface device further includes an upgrade file. The system operates to compare the upgrade file to the on-device file and upgrade the on-device file to the newer upgrade file. The system is further provided with a web (Internet) standard language file containing a configurable Security Environment. The system is further provided with a file including a data model (‘virtual card’) corresponding to a programmable device and adapted for downloading to the programmable device.

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