A smart card is also known as a chip card, or integrated circuit card (ICC). A smart card is small and may be used for security, authentication, identification, data storage and application processing. The smart card contains embedded integrated circuits which make them different from other cards which may just be plastic or polycarbonate.
There are two types of smart cards. Memory cards contain non-volatile memory storage components only.
A microprocessor smart card can contain volatile memory and microprocessor components.
Contact and contactless smart cards require different components to complete transactions. Contactless smart cards have an internal power source and can be used in proximity to antennae. A contact smart card does not contain an internal power source and requires contact with a card reader to complete a transaction.
A smart card can be programmed with a great deal of information and applications. For example, a single contact or contactless smart card has the ability to be programmed with banking credentials, driver’s license, medical or insurance information and club memberships. Due to the types of information that may be on a smart card, they can be programmed to only allow a contactless transaction if they are in range of another device. An example of this is allowing a contactless transaction only if the card is in range of a specific cell phone which has been paired with the card.
Part of the convenience of a smart card is that it can provide a wealth of information on just one card. If a smart card is lost, it requires only one card to be replaced rather than the plethora of cards a consumer may carry with them on a daily basis.
All reports in Smart Cards
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Smart Card Market in Japan 2011-2015
4/13/2012 | published by: Infiniti Research Limited
... adoption in NFC technology. The Smart Card market in Japan has also been witnessing convergence of applications onto a single form factor. However, lack of interoperability of smart cards could pose a challenge to the ...
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Freedonia Focus on Smart Card Industry Overview: United States
2/29/2012 | published by: Freedonia Focus
... other considerations, market environment, application forecasts, industry composition and leading participants. Application segments cover communications, transaction processing, automatic identification and security, and other applications. This 20 page report also includes a highlights summary and a ...
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Smart Cards
1/1/2012 | published by: Global Industry Analysts
... security, and mass transit sectors. The report offers a review of recent developments, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic industry activities. Regional markets briefly abstracted and covered include US, Canada, France, Germany, China, India, Japan, South ...
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Indian Smart Card Market Report & Forecast: 2011-2016
12/1/2011 | published by: IMARC
... paper and magnetic stripe cards wherever they are in use but have also started penetrating into sectors that had remained untapped so far. Till recently, the telecom sector has been the only prominent user of ...
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$1,400.00
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Smart Card Market Forecast to 2014
12/1/2011 | published by: RNCOS
... due to EMV (Euro pay, MasterCard, & VISA) migration, Long Term Evolution (LTE) deployment across the globe, and government support. Moreover, the entry of innovative smart card devices in the market will further strengthen the ...
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Contactless Payments: Waving Cash Goodbye
10/18/2011 | published by: Datamonitor
... in the 2000s, contactless payments have steadily gained traction, yet this progress has been patchy and uneven. This report examines the latest developments for contactless. It presents data on the potential market size, analyses consumer ...
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Electronic Access Control Systems
10/1/2011 | published by: Global Industry Analysts
... Recognition, Voice/Signature Verification, Hand Geometry, & Iris Recognition), Audio (Intercom, Telephone) and Video-Based EACS, and Keypad-Based EACS. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. ...
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Russia Smart Card Market 2012
9/1/2011 | published by: Intelling - Smart Insights
... for the secure transaction industry. Market development will be mainly supported by heavy government-backed investments along with legislative dynamics. These government and private operator projects will boost the demand for smart card solutions. The report ...
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A Snapshot Report on SmartCard Technology
8/1/2011 | published by: Cygnus Business Consulting and Research
... 150 MNC's have captive R&D centres in India, besides a host of government and privately funded R&D organizations. Unique Points - Snapshot reports on emerging technologies in well comprehending manner Focusing on the status of ...
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China Financial POS Machine Industry Report, 2010-2011
5/20/2011 | published by: Research in China
... financial POS machines. As of the end of 2010, there were 2.18 million merchants in the interbank-payment-network, up 610,000 merchants or 38.9% year on year. As of the end of 2010, there were 3.33 million ...
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$1,700.00
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China IC Card/Smart Card Industry Report, 2010
4/21/2011 | published by: Research in China
... IC card used in telecom sector exceeded 70%. China’s sales volume and revenue of IC card reached 2.135 billion pieces and RMB8.1 billion in 2010, up 8.4% and 13% year-on-year respectively. In traditional application field, ...
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$2,100.00
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Smart Card Market Forecast to 2012
1/1/2011 | published by: RNCOS
... highest number of smart cards in the form of SIM cards as the penetration of mobile phones is increasing globally. Moreover, applications of smart cards in other industrial sectors like, transportation, public sector, and financial ...
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World EFT POS Terminals Market
12/7/2010 | published by: Frost & Sullivan
... Expansive unit shipment and revenue forecasts analysis are presented for each of these geographic segments for total EFT terminal market, magnetic stripe terminal market, smart card terminal market, wireless / mobile terminal market and IP-enabled ...
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Unconnected OTP Generator Market 2011
12/1/2010 | published by: Intelling - Smart Insights
... adapted to customer needs, and ease of deployment for an affordable project budget. This “Smart Insights Report” provides answers to the following questions: How do OTP generators provide security to end-users? What are the technology ...
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US Government-Authorized Smart Card Suppliers
11/1/2010 | published by: Faulkner Information Services
... of smart cards. So many, in fact, that the vast purchasing power of the federal purse is creating economies of scale which lower barriers to entry for enterprise. This is a real bonus for IT ...
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$198.00
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World Smart Card - Advanced Technologies, Application and Global Forecast
11/1/2010 | published by: MarketsandMarkets
... CAGR of 9.6% during 2010 - 2015. Rising awareness about the benefits of the smart cards in access and identity security and growing adoption in sectors such as telecommunications, healthcare, and banking have been responsible ...
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Quantitative Analysis of the World Smart Card Markets
10/26/2010 | published by: Frost & Sullivan
... application areas, such as SIM, banking, transport, Pay TV, etc. This study discusses market shares and forecasts the markets from 2010-2016. The data listed in the study includes the year 2008. The base year for ...
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Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Smart Cards Market
10/21/2010 | published by: Frost & Sullivan
... the driving forces that have a major impact in the MENA smart cards market. Increase in the security concern in some of the key segments have led to the addition of newer application segments in ...
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Global Smart Card Market: Outlook 2010-2015
10/1/2010 | published by: Dion Global Solutions Limited
... a wave of technological developments which has led to diversification of application areas. The global smart card shipment is projected to reach around 5.7 billion units by 2010-end, up from5.3 billion units at 2009-end. This ...
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Asia Pacific Smart Cards Market - Integrated Circuit on Different Form Factors
8/27/2010 | published by: Frost & Sullivan
... standard plastic card and SIM cards have been widely accepted. Other form factors such as booklets, typically used in e-Passports (passport booklets with Smart Card integrated circuits embedded within) as well as coin-like tokens have ...
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Freedonia Focus on Smart Cards
7/31/2010 | published by: Freedonia Focus
... application forecasts, industry composition and leading participants. Product segments include cards and microchips, software and services, card readers and terminal equipment, and other smart card products; application segments cover transaction processing, communications, automatic identification and ...
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World Smart Card Readers and Chipsets Market
6/7/2010 | published by: Frost & Sullivan
... been limited, and 2010 may exhibit renewed potential for all markets which smart cards are used for. This could result in many new projects, particularly given the growing concern for electronic security, and increasing overall ...
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Contactless, Mobile, Online and Prepaid in the UK
6/2/2010 | published by: Datamonitor
... snapshot of how these emerging sectors stand in 2010, including market shares, consumer attitudes, and new product innovations. Scope In-depth analysis of the opportunity in contactless, mobile, online and prepaid payments in the UK. Outlines ...
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South Korea Smart Cards Market
5/11/2010 | published by: Frost & Sullivan
... segments are forecasted. In addition, an in-depth analysis of the competitive situation and the technological evolution in the country is presented along with detailed profiles of the key vendors in the industry. The base year ...
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Financial Cards and Payments - Thailand
3/30/2010 | published by: Euromonitor International
... pre-paid cards and store cards. It looks at key players in the market (issuers and operators), number of cards in circulation, numbers transactions and value of transactions. It offers strategic analysis of sector forecasts and ...
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