An inlay for a card includes a first transparent overlay sheet, an antenna carrier sheet, a thickness compensation sheet, a second transparent overlay sheet. The inlay also includes a microcontroller, a module lead frame, a finger sensor lead frame, an antenna, and electrical wires. The module lead frame is adapted for being milled and includes a plurality of first contact pads for contacting a contact module. The finger sensor lead frame is adapted for being milled and includes a plurality of second contact pads for contacting a fingerprint sensor. The electrical wires are connected to the microcontroller, to the first contact pads, to the second contact pads, and to the antenna.

In some implementations, an integrated circuit may receive, from the front-end device and at a communication device embedded in a substrate, an incoming signal indicating a request for information. Accordingly, the integrated circuit may verify that at least one correct contact, of a plurality of contacts on the substrate, has been connected to circuitry embedded in the substrate. Therefore, the integrated circuit may transmit, to the front-end device and using the communication device, an outgoing signal responding to the request for information based on verifying that the at least one correct contact has been connected.

The disclosure generally describes computer-implemented methods, software, and systems, including a method for placing a card into an alert state. An alert detection indication is received during an attempted data exchange using a permanent account number (PAN) associated with a card. The alert detection indication is received by an electronic controller embedded in the card and is received through an interface. The alert detection indication indicates that the PAN has an alert state identified for the PAN by an entity that issued the card. An operational mode of the card is modified into the alert state by the electronic controller and is based on receipt of the alert detection indication. An electronic display indicating that the card is in the alert state is displayed by the electronic controller.

A working method for an IC card having a fingerprint recognition function, comprising: an IC card receiving and determining an instruction type from a terminal, and when determined that the received instruction is an application selection instruction, the IC card selecting an application and returning a response to the terminal; when determined that the received instruction is a processing option acquisition instruction, the IC card acquiring a user fingerprint information verification state according to the content of the instruction, and if verification is successful, returning to the terminal a processing option instruction response containing an application file locator list for which a personal identification number does not need to be verified; if verification fails, returning to the terminal a processing option instruction response containing an application file locator list for which a personal identification number must be verified; when determined that the received instruction is a record reading instruction, the IC card returning a record reading response to the terminal according to the record reading instruction, wherein the record reading response contains a method for verifying a card holder. Thus, the risk of a personal identification number being leaked is avoided, thus enhancing the security of a transaction, while also improving user experience.

An internal voltage generator of a smart card and a smart card including the same. The internal voltage generator may include: a mode detector that generates a mode signal indicating a contact mode or a contactless mode; a low-drop out (LDO) regulator including an error amplifier, where the LDO regulator is responsive to the mode signal to: in the contact mode, drive the error amplifier with a second driving voltage to generate an error voltage, and regulate the second driving voltage based on the error voltage to generate a first output voltage, and in the contactless mode, drive the error amplifier with the first driving voltage to generate the error voltage, and regulate the second driving voltage based on the error voltage to generate the first output voltage.

A method of manufacturing a smartcard inlay the method comprising: providing a dielectric sheet; depositing, on a first major surface of the dielectric sheet, an active matrix TFT array comprising at least one conductive layer; wherein the at least one conductive layer is deposited on regions of the dielectric sheet outside the active matrix TFT array to provide electrical connections of the inlay.

A biometric imaging device is provided with: placement unit that supports a biological object, imaging unit that takes images of the biological object, and determining unit that determines whether or not the biological object is placed on the placement unit, based on whether or not a feature of the biological object has changed at a place where the placement unit and the biological object are in contact, in the image(s).

Biometric sensor module for a chip card, and method for producing such a module Method for producing a biometric sensor module for a chip card, including steps of providing a dielectric carrier including a front face and a back face, the front face being coated with an electrically conductive layer in which a bezel is formed, at least one conductive via being made in the thickness of the carrier to electrically connect the bezel to the back face, producing a protective layer on the front face, covering a protection area located inside the bezel, and attaching a biometric sensor for detecting fingerprints to the back face, a detection area covered by the sensor on the back face being placed opposite the protection area.

An internal voltage generator of a smart card and a smart card including the same. The internal voltage generator may include: a mode detector that generates a mode signal indicating a contact mode or a contactless mode; a low-drop out (LDO) regulator including an error amplifier, where the LDO regulator is responsive to the mode signal to: in the contact mode, drive the error amplifier with a second driving voltage to generate an error voltage, and regulate the second driving voltage based on the error voltage to generate a first output voltage, and in the contactless mode, drive the error amplifier with the first driving voltage to generate the error voltage, and regulate the second driving voltage based on the error voltage to generate the first output voltage.

Apparatus and methods are provided for a smart card which enables users to securely complete online transfers without entering sensitive transaction information into a third-party system. The smart card may include a touch-sensitive screen configured to display selectable transfer options. The smart card may include a microprocessor and wireless interface. The wireless interface may provide wireless communication capabilities and the ability to initiate online transfers based on information captured by the touch-sensitive screen. The smart card may be a parent smart card associated with a parent account. The parent account may be linked to a dependent account. The parent smart card may receive a communication related to the dependent account. Selectable transfer options displayed on the touch-sensitive screen may enable a transfer from the parent account to the dependent account.