Payment Systems

Amusement Parks Adopting RFID

by Admin | Oct 8, 2002 | News

RFID is being used in attractions and as a convenient way to pay for everything from lockers to refreshments.

Sony, Philips Creating RFID Link

by Admin | Sep 17, 2002 | News

Consumer electronics giants are jointly developing a new RFID standard for payments and for communication between devices.

Japan Gets Digital Ticket System

by Admin | Aug 21, 2002 | News

A national ticket seller and phone company are teaming up to create an electronic-ticket network.

RFID Payment System for Cars

by Admin | Aug 15, 2002 | News

iPIN, a transaction payment infrastructure copany, is working with an unnamed auto manufacturer to develop an RFID payment network.

Cashless Payments Go Wireless

by Admin | Aug 13, 2002 | News

USA Technologies has added wireless wide area network and Wi-Fi capabilities to its low-cost cashless transaction system.

Smart Card Makers Struggle

by Admin | Aug 5, 2002 | News

It's been a rough year for companies that make smart cards, but a new Frost & Sullivan report says sales may start to pick up soon.

Turmoil Continues at Gemplus

by Admin | Aug 2, 2002 | News

The world's largest smart card maker reported dismal 2Q earnings and its interim chief executive, Ron Mackintosh, has resigned.

Security for Wireless Java

by Admin | Jun 27, 2002 | News

NTRU, a startup that offers security software, has released of Java version of its NTRU encryption algorithm.

New Assa Abloy Smart Card Unit

by Admin | Jun 20, 2002 | News

Access ID subsidiary will focus on selling customized contactless RFID cards to universities and corporations.

Chinese ID Card Boost for Industry

by Admin | Jun 19, 2002 | News

Frost & Sullivan says China's much-debated national identification card would provide a needed boost for the smart card industry.