Episode 144: Implanting an NFC chip
Credential Convergence Takes Hold in Key Industries
Health, finance lead charge to unite PACs and LACS
Ticketless, cashless Lollapalooza
NFC wristbands replace tickets and cash at mega music fest
Non-payment use cases for NFC
Fall 2016 Regarding ID
20 Oct, 2009Alien releases new ALR-9900 reader
Alien Technology has released its new compact ALR-9900-EMA reader, designed to outperform its 866MHz predecessors in half the footprint, according to Alien. The new reader supports near-field and far-field coupling, and includes an Alien Reader Protocol (ARP) engine for autonomous mode of operation as well as full support for Alien’s Higgs-3 based inlay portfolio, which […]
20 Oct, 2009INSIDE making hard push into mobile payments
INSIDE Contactless announced an initiative to create a new class of mobile payment solutions that banks, brands, transit agencies and others can starting in 2010. INSIDE has already engaged with several technology companies that share its vision to develop a variety of mobile payment solutions based on INSIDE’s MicroPass platform that will enable existing mobile […]
20 Oct, 2009Zenius enables interactive NFC on GSM phones
Zenius Solutions, a Silicon Valley NFC software company, has integrated its software with an add-on for GSM phones providing interactive NFC capability. The solution expands on current NFC offerings in the market by supporting multiple NFC applications, providing control to the user from the handset screen, and supporting remote provisioning of NFC applications. NFC payment […]
15 Oct, 2009Consumer trends bode well for mobile payment adoption
A number of major retailers are overhauling their point-of-sale systems to accept contactless cards now, and NFC-enabled phones when they reach the market, according to American Banker. Merchants, processors and card networks are anticipating big changes in consumer spending patters and in their own business models. While there isn’t yet agreement about when consumers will […]
15 Oct, 2009Trusted Logic unveils NFC platform for Google Android OS
Trusted Logic, a provider of trusted execution environments for embedded systems, announced the launch of its Trusted NFC software platform for Google Android operating system. Trusted NFC is a software platform enabling mobile applications to use handset NFC connectivity. It provides simple interfaces for developing applications, either in native or using Java. Trusted Logic has […]
15 Oct, 2009ASK releases new contactless reader for home use
ASK announced the availability of LoGO, its contactless USB reader for home or desk usage. LoGO is a low-cost reader for any application that requires smart card transactions in a contactless environment. Multi-standards, plug and play, LoGO complies with the smart card industry standards including ISO 14443 A,B, NFC, Felica and Mifare. One of the […]
15 Oct, 2009Ergosum rolls out POS specs
France’s Ergosum Consortium, a group of retailers, store card providers and three mobile operators, has published its specifications for the use of NFC at the point-of-sale (POS) ahead of a large scale consumer trial. On its Web site, Ergosum presents detailed specifications and use cases for the implementation of NFC payments, coupon redemption and loyalty […]
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