Contactless Smart Cards, RFID, Payment, Transit and Security

SCM Microsystems launches contactless CHIPDRIVE

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

SCM Microsystems has introduced a contactless version of its CHIPDRIVE time recording solution for small and medium sized businesses. Employees can use the system to clock-in, clock-out and record time spent on specific projects with a touch of the CHIPDRIVE user chip token to the time recording terminal, eliminating the need to carry and swipe time cards.


The CHIPDRIVE Time Recording Touch & Go terminal incorporates a dual interface that accommodates both use chip tokens and smart cards. The new system can be used on its own to create a completely contactless environment or in combination with another CHIPDRIVE networked or mobile time recording solution that utilizes smart cards.

The contactless interface of the system’s terminal eliminates issues from dirt or environmental factors and makes the system practical for garages, factories and other work settings with dust, oil or high humidity; but the terminal’s exterior design also makes it suitable for more traditional office settings.

Introduced in Germany, CHIPDRIVE Time Recording Touch & Go is now also available in the United States, France, Spain and the UK. [end] 

India transport operator Ahmedabad Janmarg Ltd. has launched a smart transit card for commuters traveling on the region’s bus system, according to ISO&Agent.

The agency began a six-month trial and August 2010 followed by a soft and silent launch in January 2012. The card is available now for a nonrefundable fee of 25 rupees ($.50 US cents) and allows commuters to travel for up to 100 minutes on one bus, for the minimum fare.

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K-Plussa launched an upgraded, contactless version of its cash card to provide a faster and easier shopping experience for costumers at the checkout. K-Plussa is a customer loyalty programmed in Finland offering benefits to its customers from over 3,000 shopping places and over 40 business partners.

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As some may recall back in June 2010, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) of New York launched tap-and-go contactless payments for commuters to enter select subway stations and participating bus lines using MasterCard PayPass-enabled terminals. Well, the results are in.

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UK-regional bus group Bluestar has launched a new transit card for discounted weekly and monthly travel on its network, according to Southern Daily Echo.

The new card enables cashless fare for any service on the Bluestar Network in Southampton, Eastleigh and Winchester. It also supports travel on Wilts & Dorset buses and Southern Vectis on the Isle of Wight, both of which are owned and operated by Go-Ahead Group.

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Superdrug, one of Britain’s largest beauty and health retailers, has introduced contactless payment for its in-store customers, according to Retail Gazette.

Created by Streamline and Visa Europe, the contactless system will enable customers to make payments of up to £15 (approx. USD $23) by simply waving their contactless bank card at the more than 50 participating Superdrug stores in London and Liverpool.

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The Peninsula Taxi Association (PTA) in South Africa has launched a electronic fare collection system, granting commuters cashless fare and discounts when using the newly developed contactless-enabled transit card, according to The Cape Times.

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