ContactlessNews | Nephsystem launches new 'world's smallest' contactless reader

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Canada’s Nephsystem has announced the release of its new 13.56 MHz contactles reader/writer, which the company claims is one of the smallest stand-alone contactless smart card devices in the world.

Weighing in at only 15 grams, the N330 also features wireless communication capabilities via Bluetooth, USB interface and is compatible with all the 13.56MHz protocols, including ISO 15693, I-code SLI, ISO 18000-3, ISO 14443A/B/C, Mifare, Ultralight, INSIDE PicoTag, Sony Felica, KSW VarioSens and more, according to Nephsystem.

Other features include: high capacity Li-ion rechargeable battery, Windows 2000/2003/XP/Vista/Windows 7 and Windows CE/Mobile compliance, and keyboard emulation or wedge capability, allowing the tested tag’s data to be transferred/uploaded directly onto any text editor, including Excel, Word, Notepad, and so on.

Turkcell launches NFC-enabled handset from ZTE

Chinese handset manufacturer ZTE has partnered with Turkcell, Turkey’s largest mobile operator, to offer a new SIM-based NFC mobile device for the Turkish market.

The Turkcell T11 handset (aka the ZTE Racer II) can be used to pay for both highway toll payments and items at the point of sale with a simple tap against a contactless reader.

Tyler Technologies launches RFID-based student tracking

Tyler Technologies has rolled out its new Versatrans Student Tracking product for installation in school buses to identify which students get off at which stops and when.

AIBMS launches its first contactless terminals in Dublin theatre

AIB Merchant Services, a merchant acquiring joint venture between First Data Corporation and Allied Irish Banks p.l.c, announced the launch of its first contactless payment terminals, activated at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, in Dublin.

Arcontia launches dual interface smart card reader

Swedish contactless smart card reader and terminal producer Arcontia Technology AB has released its CAS2340 dual interface smart card reader, designed for use with both contact and contactless applications.

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