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Abstract

This invention relates to a method and system for controlling smartcards which are capable of audiovisual output. Data stored remotely from the smartcard can be monitored for indication of a predetermined criterion and/or change in status of an account associated with the smartcard, for example indication of a certain level of funds in a smartcard user's bank account. A control signal can then be communicated to the smartcard for controlling the update of audiovisual output from the smartcard. The control signal can thus be communicated to the smartcard in response to a trigger generated externally of the smartcard. Data relating to audiovisual output of the smartcard may be stored on the smartcard itself, in which case the control signal may indicate to the smartcard to update its audiovisual output according to audiovisual data already present on the smartcard.

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First Claim