The cities of Hong Kong and Shenzhen are considering combining their smart cards for a two-in-one contactless payment method. The smart cards would be used for shopping and traveling in the two cities.
ID News Archive for January, 2010
Two-in-one Smart Card Coming to Hong Kong and Shenzhen?
Friday, January 29th, 2010Irish ID cards will carry key biological data
Thursday, January 28th, 2010A new identification card, which will have the ability to carry biometric information, is being launched in Ireland. The card will contain information such as the holder’s name, photograph, signature and public service number. It is hoped the ID card will help to curb welfare fraud.
eHealth Smart Card Project Suspended in Germany
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010An electronic health system that employ smart cards in Germany has been put on hold. The smart cards were to contain everything from health data to medical history and insurance status. Concerns were raised over the security and confidentiality of the smart cards.
E-Passport Gates Open at Stansted Airport
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010Passengers traveling through Standsted Airport in the U.K. are now able to pass through autogates granted they have a new biometric e-passport. The autogates use a Full Page Scanner to validate British or European e-passports with an electronic chip.
Student ID Cards Used to Help Haiti
Monday, January 25th, 2010Magnetic plastic swipe cards that serve as student IDs on the campus of George Washington University were used to help Haiti with earthquake relief. On Jan. 22, students, faculty and staff were able to swipe their cards and choose an amount to donate.
Integrated Circuit Counterfeiting Combated
Friday, January 22nd, 2010An HIS authentication solution has been created by NXP and Intrinsic-ID. Called the “Quiddikey” the solution, which better protects computer chips and systems from IP theft, is being targeted for e-government products, Pay TV access management systems and others.
A Contacless Transit System Could Be Implemented in NYC
Thursday, January 21st, 2010A contactless fare collection system could be implemented in NYC in as little as two years. The city currently uses magnetic swipe cards that would be replaced in favor of either a contactless card or fob-like-key that would be waved in front of a reader to gain access toe subways and buses
Smart Card Water-tanker Filling System Deployed in India
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010In an attempt to conserve water in Pune, India, a private agency has implemented a smart-card based system. The system will see contracts and tanker drivers swipe a pre-paid smart card to fill the tanker with the required amount of water.
Contactless Smart Cards Being Issued to Australian Police
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010Contactless smart cards are being issued to the police force in Queensland, Australia in hopes that they will enhance operation management and strengthen security. The contractless technology will decrease the chances of security threats.
The Use of Biometrics in Schools Debated
Monday, January 18th, 2010A cashless cafeteria system that employs the use of biometric technology for students to pay for their lunches is causing a debate in Yorkshire, England. Opponents of the use of biometrics in schools say the payment method could expose students to hackers and criminals.
