2.2.6 Access Mode Flags

Access mode flags provide possible values for applications to connect to the smart card.


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AccessModeFlag

AccessModeFlag (4 bytes): One of the following possible values:

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Meaning

SCARD_SHARE_EXCLUSIVE

0x00000001

This application is not willing to share this smart card with other applications.

SCARD_SHARE_SHARED

0x00000002

This application is willing to share this smart card with other applications.

SCARD_SHARE_DIRECT

0x00000003

This application demands direct control of the smart card reader; therefore, it is not available to other applications.