Smartcard reader access from a web browser?
Is it possible to access a smartcard reader connected to a computer from a web browser running on the same machine, i.e. from an ActionScript, JavaScript or whatsoever script running therein? For example, I read something about the flash.external.ExternalInterface class in ActionScript. Can it be used for accessing a smartcard reader or is the Sandbox impenetrable? Q: is it possible to access smartcard reader connected to a computer from a web browser running on the same machine? A: Yes, it is possible. I was able to do that by using a signed JAVA applet. The java applet needs to be signed