SCM Microsystems Introduces NFC-Enabled Multiprotocol Contactless Reader
November 18 2008 - 2:30AM
PR Newswire (US)
Support for ISO 14443 A&B, MIFARE, FeliCa and NFC enables
infrastructure for contactless payment, transportation, eGovernment
and access control ISMANING, Germany, Nov. 18
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc.
(NASDAQ:SCMMNASDAQ:PrimeNASDAQ:Standard:NASDAQ:SMY), a leading
provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today introduced
its latest contactless reader device. The SCL010 is a 13.56 MHz
multiprotocol reader that supports the global expansion in
contactless schemes for payment, eGovernment, secure transactions
and access control. SCM's SCL010 is a high performance, fully
interoperable and multiprotocol reader that supports all major
13.56 MHz contactless technologies, including ISO 14443 type
A&B, FeliCa(R), MIFARE(TM) and NFC. This multiprotocol feature
set allows the SCL010 to communicate with all major contactless
user credentials (e.g., smart cards, dongles, NFC-enabled mobile
phones and other tokens) to enable a wide range of contactless
applications, including ID schemes, electronic purchase, ticketing,
loyalty programs, public transportation and contactless PKI
applications. With Japan currently leading the world in the use of
innovative contactless applications, SCM has ensured that its new
reader is compliant with all requirements for the Japanese market.
The SCL010 reader is designed to be fully interoperable with
Japanese Juki Cards, which serve as identification for all Japanese
residents. SCL010 also has all necessary features and
certifications to support FeliCa and other important Japanese
technology standards. There are 300 million FeliCa cards and
several million Juki Cards in use in Japan today, and millions of
additional contactless credentials are expected in the form of new
social security cards as well as mobile phones and other personal
devices. More than 10,000 SCL010 readers have already been shipped
to an SCM customer in Japan. "The SCL010 reader represents another
important step for SCM on our way to being a leading infrastructure
supplier to the globally emerging market for contactless
credentials. Supporting several contactless protocols in one device
makes it universally useful and solves the problems of
compatibility and conflicting standards that have so far plagued
the contactless environment. Additionally, the ability to perform
firmware upgrades in the field protects customer investments by
providing the necessary flexibility to adapt to emerging standards
and protocol requirements," said Felix Marx, chief executive
officer of SCM Microsystems. "In many ways Japan is leading the
rest of the world in the development, adoption and deployment of
contactless technology to handle everyday activities such as
payments, ticketing and secure access. SCM is committed to
providing the solutions that innovators such as NTT, Sony and
others need to implement contactless programs for government,
commerce and the enterprise." Availability A complete software
development kit (SDK) for the SCL010 based on PC/SC is available to
help application developers. To enable maximum application
reusability, SCM provides middleware that sits above the PC/SC API
and eases portability of applications and abstraction of smart
card-related details related to specific applications. The SCL010
is immediately available worldwide. Further information can be
obtained by contacting your local SCM sales representative or
sending an email to . About SCM Microsystems SCM Microsystems is a
leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World by
enabling people to conveniently access digital content and
services. The company develops, markets and sells the industry's
broadest range of contact and contactless smart card reader
technology for secure PC, payment systems, network and physical
access, and digital media readers for transfer of digital content
to OEM customers in the government, financial, enterprise, consumer
electronics and photographic equipment markets worldwide. Global
headquarters are in Ismaning, Germany. For additional information,
visit the SCM Microsystems web site at http://www.scmmicro.com/.
Note: FeliCa is s registered trademark of Sony Corporation. MIFARE
is a trademark of NXP Semiconductors. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners. DATASOURCE: SCM Microsystems,
Inc. CONTACT: Annika Oelsner, +49 89 9595-5220, , or Darby Dye,
+1-510-249-4883, , both of SCM Microsystems, Inc. Web site:
http://www.scmmicro.com/
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