Abstract:
Disclosed are methods and electronic devices that communicate with a reader. The methods and devices may receive a command emitted by the reader, and then select an application to be executed by the device based on the command that is received. The methods and devices may also determine whether to perform one or more self test according to which application was selected.
Abstract:
An electronic entity includes contact communication elements (4) and remote communication elements (6). Members (2, K) are also provided to authorize an exchange of certain data at least via the remote communication elements based on the prior reception of an instruction via the contact communication elements. A terminal for communication with such an electronic entity as well as methods for controlling and for customizing the electronic entity are disclosed.