The CardMan SmartLink Windows driver is a software component that enables communication between your CardMan smart card reader (specifically a CardMan SmartLink model) and your Windows computer. CardMan is a brand of smart card readers manufactured by Identiv (previously known as SCM Microsystems), and the SmartLink series includes USB-based readers that connect smart cards to your computer for secure authentication, digital signatures, encryption, and other smart card-based functions.
The CardMan SmartLink device typically supports PC/SC standards, which is a set of specifications that allow smart card readers and software applications to communicate using a common protocol, making it easier to integrate various smart card readers across different platforms.