From: Ludovic Rousseau (ludovic.rousseaugmail.com)
Date: Mon Nov 19 2007 - 06:54:58 CST

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2007/11/19, Stef Hoeben <stef.hoebenzetes.com>:
> Hi,

Hello,

> (rather obvious problem but can't find it in the archives -- sorry
> if I overlooked)
>
> Our GemPC pinpad reader automatically displays 'x remaining PIN tries'
> before asking a PIN.
>
> Guess the reader issues a "Verify PIN" APDU with empty PIN buffer for this?
>
> It's a nice feature for cards that support this APDU; but e.g. with the
> Belgian eID card this APDU results in a failed PIN verification.
> (So if you had only 1 remaining PIN try left, it will block your card..)
>
> Do more readers have this feature?

Not to my knowledge.

> Is there a way to turn it off?

Not to my knowledge. I will try to find more information.

Bye

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  Dr. Ludovic Rousseau
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