title: Smartcard reader access from a web browser?
body: <p>Is it possible to access a smartcard reader connected to a computer from a web browser running on the same machine, i.e. from an ActionScript, JavaScript or whatsoever script running therein? </p>
  
  <p>For example, I read something about the <code>flash.external.ExternalInterface</code> class in ActionScript. Can it be used for accessing a smartcard reader or is the Sandbox impenetrable?</p>