Specifications overview
Dedicated interfaces by software layer Two levels of APIs are provided to interact with either the Reader or the Calypso layers, from the lowest to the highest: At the bottom, the Reader Layer generic interfaces: Reader API: Controls any reader solution and manages application selection on a smart card.
Reader Layer
The diagram below shows the dependencies between the client application, the certifiable framework components and the terminal APIs: Key points: Independent Lifecycle: Each API follows its own distinct lifecycle. Interface-Exclusive: APIs exclusively consist of interfaces.
Card Layer - Calypso
The diagram below shows the dependencies between the client application, the certifiable framework components and the terminal APIs: Key points: Independent Lifecycle: Each API follows its own distinct lifecycle. Interface-Exclusive: APIs exclusively consist of interfaces.
Card Layer - Storage Card
The diagram below shows the dependencies between the client application, the certifiable framework components and the terminal APIs: Key points: Independent Lifecycle: Each API follows its own distinct lifecycle. Interface-Exclusive: APIs exclusively consist of interfaces.