A new contactless smart card has been unveiled by Samsung at a pre-CES event. The card uses both contactless technology and an ultra-slim OLED display for security applications.
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Thursday, January 7th, 2010New Delhi Transit Smart Cards Replaced by Smart Key Chains
Thursday, December 24th, 2009Riders of the New Delhi metro rail system are getting a new generation of smart cards to pay their transit fare. The new cards are actually “smart key chains” that are smaller than the first generation of cards and come with sounded corners and tapered sides so they may be carried in a pocket rather than having to be in a wallet. The change is meant to make the smart cards more convenient.
Smart ID Cards Coming to Germany
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009A multi-function identification card will be issued to German citizens starting in November 2010. The information printed on the card will be encrypted digitally and the card will also contain a digital passport photo. An option will exist for two fingerprints and an electronic signature.
National ID Card Database Launched in England
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009A voluntary database has been launched in the UK for the registration of National ID Cards. The database is controversial due to fears of false identities being registered.
The Benefits of Merging Multiple ID Card Accounts
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009At North Carolina State University students have three separate financial accounts for on-campus purchases. Now the student government is suggesting these accounts be merged onto one plastic card that can be swiped at all magnetic stripe readers on campus
Student ID Card Transforms Campus
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009A customized ID card at the University of Texas at San Antonio is providing students and employees with many perks on and off campus. The card is proving that plastic ID cards can be used for much more than just identification.
New ID Card Coming to Argentina
Friday, October 30th, 2009A new identity card is being issued to citizens of Argentina. The new ID card is part of a system developed to prevent ID theft. The identification cards will feature a printed photo rather than a stuck on one and a hologram mark for enhanced security.
Contactless Key Cards Increase Security
Monday, September 28th, 2009Contactless key cards will be the only way to gain access to campus buildings at one California school. The university is changing all of its locks to electronic locks that will use a contactless smart card as a form of increased security and visitor management.
ID Swipe Card System Implemented at Penn State
Thursday, September 10th, 2009ID swipe cards are being implemented at Penn State University to ensure that students gain quick and easy access to sports events at the school through an ID-based card system.
The UK Unveils Its Final National ID Card Design
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
The United Kingdom recently unveiled its National ID Card, which will be offered to the Greater Manchester public starting at the end of 2009.
The card contains identity data, including two fingerprints and a photograph encoded on a chip. This chip and its unique number link the card to a national identity register which, under current UK legislation, could hold more information about the identity of the individual.
If the plan moves forward, the card could be used as a travel document within Europe, separate to the passport, similar to arrangements between other EU member states. Ministers say the card, which follows the launch of the foreign national ID card, backed up by a national identity register, will help combat identity fraud, crime and terrorism.
