Payment Systems
Report: RFID to Drive Contactless Payments in 2005
A new report from ABI Research entitled RFID Contactless Payments predicts that 2005 will be a transition year in the area of contactless payments.Nokia Sells Cell Phone RFID Kit
Almost a year after the introduction last March, Nokia has commercially released an RFID reader-equipped shell for its rugged 5140 model cell phone.Korea Aims for RFID in Mobile Phones by 2007
Five revered South Korean technology companies last week founded the Mobile RFID Forum around an initiative to promote the incorporation of RFID in mobile phones.RFID Hackers Shock Popular Press
A Johns Hopkins University research team has cracked the popular RFID-based security system used in car keys to fight automobile theft.
Peruvian Mine Gases Up With RFID
Gold mining company Minera Yanacocha is using radio frequency identification to automate the refueling of its trucks.Texas Instruments Chosen for MasterCard’s PayPass
Texas Instruments announced today that it has been chosen by MasterCard to provide the high-security RFID chips needed for the credit card giant's PayPass initiative.
All CVS Stores to Offer ExpressPay
Retail pharmacy CVS announced it is becoming the first national merchant partner for ExpressPay, American Express's contactless payment option.
Transit Moves Ahead With RFID
A growing number of U.S. mass transit operators are giving a green light to contactless fare collection, say transit agency officials and integrators.
RFID Enters the Sports Arena
Two NFL stadiums are leading the way in one company’s efforts to use RFID to speed payments, increase customer insight and boost consumer spending.