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The purpose of this document is to describe the inclusion (embedding) of the functionality of a FINREAD IC card reader as specified within CEN/ISSS CWA 14174 into a range of hosting devices such as mobile phones, set-top boxes or PDAs. This document outlines an abstract overview of the main characteristics of such a reader, and with this concept in mind, provides an analysis of the technology as well as architecture of such hosting device. The analysis will concentrate on: - the main charateristics and the environment of each generic device; - important and relevant standards or existing initiatives; - expected evolution of devices and standards; - the technical architecture (hardware and software); - the security provided by such a device; - the handling and portability of applications used with such devices; - restrictions and limitations identified; - and the architectural elements and functions on which a common approach could be based.