Kyocera Wireless, INSIDE Contactless Join Forces on NFC Integration
Kyocera Wireless and INSIDE Contactless have announced "a global collaboration to integrate INSIDE Contactless’ cutting-edge NFC solution for mobile payments in select prototype Kyocera mobile phones."
The agreement may eventually allow KWC to offer unique services to global carriers and content providers and further the acceptance of mobile payment platforms.As part of the collaboration, KWC will build NFC-enabled prototype mobile phones enhanced with INSIDE’s microread®, allowing the technology to be used in various banking pilot projects and initial adoption globally.
“Working with INSIDE Contactless enhances the leadership position Kyocera has created in driving the adoption of NFC in the North American wireless market,” said Cheri de Lacy, vice president of Strategic Planning at KWC. “Future NFC-enabled phones from Kyocera will include an in-depth range of unique advanced functionalities at the forefront of NFC technology.”
INSIDE Contactless has been at the leading edge of mobile payment development with unique experience with the largest banking institutions, a leadership position in the NFC Forum and a wide portfolio of patented technologies. Further, INSIDE Contactless has been the global market leader for contactless card-based payments solutions with more than 30M chips delivered to date.
“After the success of contactless payment in the US, INSIDE is delighted to see Kyocera stepping up to NFC as it will leverage the contactless infrastructure already deployed for m-payment. Having an NFC/CDMA solution is key for INSIDE to address the US market and this partnership adds a lot to our company,” said Remy de Tonnac, CEO of INSIDE Contactless.
About microread®
microread is an innovative, next-generation RF single silicon chip that uses Near Field Communication (NFC) for proximity data transactions. Incorporated into cell phones, PDAs or PCs, it enables them to operate like RF readers and contactless smart cards or RF tags. Microread is fully compliant with NFC’s specifications and includes all options of NFC. It incorporates an emergency battery off mode that enables the self-powered chip to continue transactions with the phone on or off.
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