Infineon has announced that its communication interface for NFC applications is gaining acceptance as a true industry standard. According to a release from Infineon, the interface dubbed the Digital Contactless Bridge (DCLB), features fast and secure connection between an embedded Secure Element (SE) and an NFC modem. Infineon’s DCLB is being implemented by manufacturers of […]

AdvanIDe has announced the launch of its TagExplorer mobile app that can scan and display NFC tag content on the Samsung Galaxy S III. The app reads all NFC-compliant tags including those utilizing MIFARE technology and enables customers to share and examine tag content. The app also enables users to explore the IC technology and […]

Suprema announced that its latest fingerprint live scanner has been fully tested and has attained certification from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for meeting FIPS 201 standards. FIPS 201 certification imposes thorough requirements on the image quality of fingerprint capturing devices for authentication of government employees and contractors. Three Suprema scanner models have attained […]

AdvanIDe has announced that it will produce contactless reader modules for NFC products— a first for the company. The reader modules will include plug-and-play solutions, OEM boards and chipset solutions. The OEM board will support customers who want broad customization options, and the plug-and-play reader adds the necessary functionality for a comprehensive, instantaneous solution. AdvanIDe’s […]

The James Bond movie franchise is one that has always captured the imagination of its viewers for its portrayal of over-the-top action and fantastic settings. For some, however, the unsung hero of the films has forever been “Q,” and his suite of cutting-edge gadgets and gizmos. The latest installment of the franchise— “Skyfall”— is no […]

Google may be planning to launch plastic wallet cards that would work in conjunction with Google Wallet. In a report leaked by AndroidPolice.com, the physical Google Wallet card seems is very real and could be released soon. The physical card will work in conjunction with Google Wallet, can be used the same way as the […]

Groups of students from Sydney’s University of Technology (UTS) created use cases for NFC technology in smart phones. As reported by CIO.com, UTS’ u.lab in partnership with Australian-based Commerce in Motion are hosting the “Launchpad” event, which enables students the opportunity to showcase a semester’s worth of work in the IT, business and design disciplines. […]

GlobalPlatform has published an implementation guide detailing how the organization’s card specification can be deployed on a secure element. Often on-chip microcontrollers, SE’s are tamper-resistant platforms that can securely host applications along with their confidential and cryptographic data. The implementation guide should be of interest to groups working on the advancement of secure application management […]

Trüb has been supplying Lithuania with secure polycarbonate datapages since early 2008, and the success of the partnership thus far has led to a contract renewal. Trüb’s relationship with the Lithuanian Personalization Center of Identity Documents and the Ministry of Internal Affairs began in 2007 after the company underwent a thorough evaluation process. At the […]

SMARTRAC announced production of NFC tags at 50 micrometers, reportedly making it one of the thinnest RFID transponder to date. Typically rendered at 120 µm, SMARTRAC has drastically cut the standard RFID transponder thickness, and is able to make Infineon my-d NFC chip wafers down to 50 micrometers for flip chip assembly. Once assembled, the […]