A dual-sided smart card reader, and method for operating the same, is disclosed. The dual-sided smart card reader permits the simultaneous insertion of at least two different smart cards from opposing sides. The dual-sided smart card reader may additionally include a biometric verification device, such...http://www.google.fr/patents/US7677459?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US7677459 - Dual-sided smart card reader