Java Card for E-payment applications

Java Card is one of the latest developments in the area of multi-application and platform-independent smart cards.

As a working tool for professionals, this easy-to-understand resource provides clear, detailed guidance on smart cards, credit and debit cards, Java Card and Open Card Framework (OCF).

It offers in-depth coverage of important standards, open specifications and critical security issues, including common threats and security mechanisms regarding the card and its connection interface.

The book explains how to program a Java Card applet, an OCF card service and a terminal application.

What's more, the book presents an informative case study on the credit-debit application, offering a detailed road map of the application development process.