Device and method for contactless short range communication

摘要

The subject innovation relates to a device for contactless short range communication. An exemplary device comprises a contactless communication module enabled for contactless short range communication with an external target. A processor of the device is configured to execute at least one contactless application. The exemplary device includes a smart card external to the processor and connected to the contactless communication module. The smart card provides an interface used by the contactless application to access functions of the contactless communication module via the smart card.

主权项

1. A device for contactless short range communication, the device comprising:
a contactless communication module enabled for contactless short range communication with an external target; a processor external to a smart card, the processor being configured to execute at least one contactless application; and the smart card, connected to the contactless communication module by means of a first interface that enables a contactless application, executing on the smart card, to access the contactless communication module, the smart card providing a second interface to the processor that enables the at least one contactless application, executing on the processor external to the smart card, to access functions of the contactless communication module via the smart card.