Smart cards

smartcard for cellular devices containing authentication information necessary for connecting to the cell network

pocket-sized card with embedded integrated circuits for security-related functions

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German high-tech company

data input device that reads from a card-shaped storage medium

German engineer and inventor of the smart card (1916-1981)

Smart card

Gemalto was an international digital security company providing software applications, secure personal devices such as smart cards and tokens, e-wallets and managed services. It was formed in June 2006 by the merger of two companies, Axalto and Gemplus International. Gemalto N.V.'s revenue in 2018 was €2.969 billion.

contactless credential whose dimensions are credit-card size

mandatory identity document for citizens of Estonia

communication unit between a smart card reader and a smart card

standard for smart cards

GeldKarte () was a stored-value card used as an electronic cash system in Germany from 1996 to 2024. It operated as an offline smart card for small payments at installations like vending machines and to pay for public transport or parking tickets. It was a prepaid card and funds were loaded onto the card using ATMs or dedicated charging machines. The system has been abandoned in December 2024 due to most customers now relying on more modern contactless payment options.

contactless payment solution

PC/SC (short for "Personal Computer/Smart Card") is a specification for smart-card integration into computing environments.

T-money (; RR: timeoni) is a rechargeable series of smart cards and other "smart" devices used for paying transportation fares in South Korea. T-money can also be used in lieu of cash or credit cards in some convenience stores and other businesses. The T-money System has been implemented and is being operated by T-money Co., Ltd of which 34.4% owned by Seoul Metropolitan Government, 31.85% owned by LG CNS, and 15.73% owned by Credit Card Union.

card system for public transport in Argentina

identity document issued in Japan

stored-value card

MULTOS is a multi-application smart card operating system, that enables a smart card to carry a variety of applications, from chip and pin application for payment to on-card biometric matching for secure ID and ePassport. MULTOS is an open standard whose development is overseen by the MULTOS Consortium – a body composed of companies which have an interest in the development of the OS and includes smart card and silicon manufacturers, payment card schemes, chip data preparation, card management and personalization system providers, and smart card solution providers. There are more than 30 compa

standard in public cryptography

card made of PVC or other plastic conforming

transportation system

company in Paris, France

Smart card for public transport in Busan