An information processing apparatus includes a first reader electrically reading a first information in a non-contact manner; a second reader electrically or magnetically reading a second information; a touch panel electrically detecting the contact or proximity of an object; and a CPU electrically connected to the first reader, the second reader, and the touch panel. The CPU exclusively controls an ON/OFF of the first reading function of the first reader and an ON/OFF of the input detection function of the touch panel, based on a detection that the communication medium is placed in a predetermined position with respect to the first reader or a detection that the card is placed in a predetermined position with respect to the second reader.

An information processing apparatus includes: an antenna for non-contact communication with a communication medium, with the communication medium storing first information; and a touch panel that electrically detects a contact or a proximity of an object as an input detection function. The antenna is arranged around the touch panel, and outputs radio waves for the non-contact communication by receiving a power supply. The information processing apparatus turns OFF the power supply to the antenna in response to the input detection function of the touch panel being turned ON. The information processing apparatus turns OFF the input detection function of the touch panel in response to the power supply to the antenna being turned ON.

Disclosures of the present invention describe a card reader device, which consists of a card reader unit, a human-machine interface and a physical keyboard. The human-machine interface is configured to show a first virtual keyboard comprising a plurality of first virtual buttons for a visually unimpaired to input a password thereon. Besides, the physical keyboard comprises a plurality of physical buttons formed with an embossed braille thereon. According to particular design of the present invention, a plurality of the second virtual buttons are showed on the human-machine interface, such that the plurality of physical buttons correspond to the plurality of second virtual buttons, respectively. Consequently, a blind user or a visually impaired is facilitated so as to be capable of completing a password input of the card reader unit through the physical keyboard.

Disclosures of the present invention describe a card reader device, which consists of a card reader unit, a human machine unit and a physical keyboard. The human machine unit is configured to show a first virtual keyboard comprising a plurality of first virtual buttons for a normal user to input a password thereon. Besides, the physical keyboard comprises a plurality of physical buttons formed with an embossed braille thereon. According to particular design of the present invention, a plurality of the second virtual buttons are showed on the human machine unit, such that the plurality of physical buttons correspond to the plurality of second virtual buttons, respectively. Consequently, a blind user or a visually impaired user is facilitated so as to be capable of completing a password input of the card reader unit through the physical keyboard.

A card includes a secure element hosting a plurality of applications, at least one external interface and a user interface having user-selectable modes. Each mode is associated with multiple applications. A store at the secure element holds response data for responding to the external card reader and correspondence data. The response data includes data about the applications hosted by the card and the correspondence data indicates, for each mode, a correspondence between the mode and the response data to be sent for that mode. The card allows a user to select one of the plurality of modes for use when the card next communicates with the external reader. The card stores a mode indicator indicative of a mode selected by the user at the user interface and stores a usage indicator indicative of whether the card has communicated with an external reader since the mode indicator was stored.

A connector that is configured to receive a smart card includes: a first contact configured to receive a power supply voltage and corresponding to a first (power supply) contact area of the smart card, a second contact configured to receive a reference voltage and corresponding to contact a second (reference voltage) contact area of the smart card, and a third contact corresponding to a three-state (input/output) contact area of the smart card. A first light-emitting diode having an anode coupled to the third contact and a cathode coupled to the second contact. A second light-emitting diode has a cathode coupled to the third contact and an anode coupled to the first contact. Turning on/off of the first and second light-emitting diode is controlled by the smart card through the signal at the three-state (input/output) contact area.

An identity reader device includes a short-range transceiver for outputting an advertisement signal to a smart device, and for receiving an ephemeral ID from the smart device, wherein the ephemeral ID is not permanently associated with a user of the smart device, a network interface for providing the first ephemeral ID to a remote authentication service, and for receiving responsive data from the remote authentication service, a visual display for display one or more graphical user interfaces, and a processor for directing the visual display to display a first GUI to the user, in response to the responsive data, for determining whether the user is authorized, and for directing output of a physical action, in response to determining that the user is authorized.

A card reading apparatus includes an insertion slot into which a card is inserted, a card reader configured to read information from the card inserted into the insertion slot, and a guide portion extending from the insertion slot and formed of a conductive material that removes static electricity.

A card includes a secure element hosting a plurality of applications, at least one external interface and a user interface having user-selectable modes. Each mode is associated with multiple applications. A store at the secure element holds response data for responding to the external card reader and correspondence data. The response data includes data about the applications hosted by the card and the correspondence data indicates, for each mode, a correspondence between the mode and the response data to be sent for that mode. The card allows a user to select one of the plurality of modes for use when the card next communicates with the external reader. The card stores a mode indicator indicative of a mode selected by the user at the user interface and stores a usage indicator indicative of whether the card has communicated with an external reader since the mode indicator was stored.

A device for reading information from a smart card of the type having a contact chip and/or a magnetic stripe. An enclosure has a top surface, a bottom surface, and at least one peripheral edge, all of which together define an enclosure internal volume therewithin. A control circuit is disposed at least partially within the enclosure internal volume and includes at least a processor, a memory, a power source, a magnetic stripe reader, a contact chip reader, a fingerprint sensor, a display screen, an LED indicator, an NFC/RFID reader, a wireless module, and optionally an interface connector. As such, information from the smart card is stored by the processor into the memory when the smart card is either swiped through a first slot or inserted into a second slot and transferred to an electronic device connected with the interface connector or wirelessly.