Smart card mobiles in Japan

Cell phones in Japan will work as concert tickets, identification cards and electronic wallets in a new service by the nation's top mobile carrier, NTT DoCoMo, that uses smart card technology developed by Sony, reports Australian IT.

"Developed by Sony, the technology dubbed FeliCa uses a computer chip embedded in a card that permits payments for purchases or train tickets. Users just need to hold the cards near special machines which communicate with the chips. The service starts on a trial basis Wednesday."

Read also blog of Japan's entry, Coming next year will be remembered as the year of RFID and Cellphone allows users to swipe and go from New Scientist magazine.

emily | 10:23 AM | SMS and Micro Payments |
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