SecureIDNews | A new license fee for every smart card?

Monday, January 10, 2005

Cyptography Research asks chip or card manufacturers to pay for use of its patented security measures

In the late 1990s, a scare tore through the smart card community when the media began running articles attacking the security of the cards and calling into question the vulnerability of chip card-enabled systems. The threat had a very serious sounding name, differential power analysis (DPA), and the concern spread quickly.

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U.S. government settles smart card infringement case

The U.S. government has settled an infringement case with Leighton Technologies by agreeing to license its smart cards.

Leighton Technologies, a subsidiary of General Patent, filed a case against the federal government in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in January 2010. Leighton alleged that 54 federal agencies used its six smart card patents without authorization. Leighton’s technology was also used in e-passports.

NFC Forum 'N-Mark' sees strong adoption

A growing number of companies are displaying the NFC Forum’s universal symbol for NFC connectivity, the “N-Mark,” on smart posters, tags and media, promotional materials and Web sites.

Norway transit selects Arcontia for e-ticketing system

Arcontia Technology AB, a Swedish producer of contactless smart card readers and terminals, has won a contract for devices to be used by Norwegian public transport authority Ruter AS.

Univ. of Toronto research team develops mobile ID protection app

The University of Toronto’s Prop-ID research team has developed a new mobile app designed to help users maintain control of their personal information as they make mobile transactions, according to Global Montreal.

Arcontia launches dual interface smart card reader

Swedish contactless smart card reader and terminal producer Arcontia Technology AB has released its CAS2340 dual interface smart card reader, designed for use with both contact and contactless applications.

ABI: Smart card, secure IC shipments increase

The market for smart cards and secure ICs achieved double-digit year-over-year growth for shipments in 2011, demonstrating increases of 16% and 15%, respectively, according to ABI Research

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