The Gemplus ExpressCard Smart Card Reader offers an ideal interface between a portable computer and a smart card, to control access to databases or corporate computer networks. A smart card is a plastic card that contains personal information. It's function can range from simple data storage to more advanced memory and processing capabilities. The Gemplus ExpressCard Smart Card Reader is reader hardware only and does not include blank smart cards or smart card management software. <br /><br />PC Express compact smart card reader/writer, designed to plug into a standard PCMCIA ExpressCard 54 PC slot, is the ultimate smart card peripheral for laptop PC and mobile users. It is very simple to use and install. No technical knowledge is needed. If you seek for electronic commerce, home banking or e-purse facilities, secure computer access or any of a multitude of other applications, PC Express is the smartest answer. For the first time, a solution is available that offers impressive possibilities at an exceptional price.<br /><br />They will open up many possibilities, including:<br /><br />* Home-banking<br />* Electronic coupons/loyalty<br />* Internet access<br />* Secure download of content<br />* computer access control,<br />* Network security<br />* People identification<br />* and more...