The Indian Institute of Management in Bangalore is set to issue contactless ID cards to its alumni. The cards will be used to access resources on campus, obtain discounts at the school store and serve as a credit cards with a local bank.
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Contactless Student ID Cards Benefit Alumni
Monday, February 1st, 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.
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.
ID Card Stickers Scrapped in Favor of Electronic Scanning
Friday, January 8th, 2010Students at Yale University used to carry student ID cards with colorful stickers that would validate the card. However, due to safety concerns, the stickers are being scrapped in favor of electronic scanners that will be installed across the school’s campus.
Fake ID Industry in North Carolina Cracked Down
Friday, November 27th, 2009With ID fraud on the rise, North Carolina officials have made progress in the fight against fake IDs by shutting down a “document lab”. The document lab was making fake ID cards such as driver’s licenses, resident alien cards and birth certificates.
Law forces change to student IDs
Thursday, October 8th, 2009One U.S. school is having to change its student ID card and ID system to accommodate a law that prevents identity theft. The school is not only changing its plastic ID cards, but also its access control system.
ID Cards Combining Identification With Technology
Monday, October 5th, 2009Student ID cards at one US university are getting a technological boost with new microchips. The microchips allow students easy bus access, as the contactless technology requires a quick scan of the card at a reader for validity verification.
ID Card Systems Are Vital to University Campuses
Friday, October 2nd, 2009ID card systems at university and college campuses are not just being used to identify students. The usually magnetic-stripe based cards are being used for an array of tasks, making them vital to keep a campuses running smoothly.
Native Americans Welcome Deal on ID Cards
Friday, September 11th, 2009An ID card system is being implemented so that Native Americans living in northern New York may continue to express their “free passage” rights between the U.S. and Canada. The ID cards will actually be enhanced tribal card, ensuring security.
Plastic ID Card Protects Hip Replacement Patients from Beeping
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009A plastic ID card in England is helping hip replacement patients cope with the beeping they experience when passing through metal detectors.
