Contactless transactions are split in two: Entry Point (EMV Book B) prepares the transaction, activates the card, selects the application and kernel, and finally acts on the kernel's outcome. The kernels (Books C-1 to C-8) do the card-specific work.
Contactless: Entry Point
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Pre-processing, protocol activation, combination selection, kernel activation and outcomes.
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- Why it matters for certification
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