Method and device for controlling a chipcard transaction terminal

摘要

Method for control and running of chip card programs, especially according to the EMV standard, whereby a chip card is inserted or connected to a chip card terminal. The terminal is connected via a network to a computer and is equipped only to carry out basic operations such as input and output and data transfer, while the computer carries out complex operations such as encryption and decryption. The terminal makes a connection to the computer when a card is inserted and a transaction requested. Independent claims are also included for the following:- (a) A computer for running a chip card program that connects to a chip card terminal and; (b) a chip card terminal.