Gemplus CT-API 1.0.0.6

Gemplus CT-API is an Application Programming Interface (API) that allows developers to access and control Gemplus smart card readers using a standardized interface.

Gemplus International SA released versions of CT-API between 1998 and 2002.

Gemplus CT-API enables developers to integrate smart card reader functionality into their applications, facilitating communication with smart cards for various purposes such as authentication, secure transactions, and data storage.

Gemplus CT-API is designed to be compatible with Gemplus smart card readers that support the CT-API standard. However, it may not be compatible with third-party smart card readers.

Gemplus CT-API supports several programming languages, including C/C++, Java, and Visual Basic, allowing developers to choose the language they are most comfortable with.

Yes, Gemplus CT-API supports both contact (smart cards that require physical insertion) and contactless (smart cards that can be read without direct physical contact) smart card readers.

Yes, Gemplus CT-API is designed to be cross-platform compatible and can be used on various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Gemplus CT-API is no longer maintained or supported by Gemplus International SA since its last released version in 2002.

Yes, there are other smart card API standards such as PC/SC (Personal Computer/Smart Card) and PKCS#11 (Public-Key Cryptography Standards #11) that provide similar functionality and have broader industry adoption.

As Gemplus CT-API is no longer actively supported, it may be challenging to find official documentation. However, you may try searching online forums, developer communities, or archived resources for any available information.