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Contactless Smart Cards

Published by: Global Industry Analysts

Published: Jul. 1, 2009 - 582 Pages


Table of Contents


I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITION

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations

Disclaimers

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics

Product Definitions and Scope of Study

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY


1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Current and Future Analysis

Regional Market Analysis

Segment Perspective

2.MARKET DRIVERS & CHALLENGES

Market Drivers

Micro-Payment and Government Applications SpurContactless Smart Card Market

Need for Secure IT Applications Drives ContactlessAccess Control Smart Cards Market

Consumer Acceptance Imperative for Growth ofContactless Smart Cards Market

Emergence of Transit Operators from Card Issuers toCard Acceptors

Political & Government Regulations - Key forContactless Smart Card Participants

Interoperability - An Essential Factor

Rising Security Concerns to Foster Identity &Security Markets

Challenges for Contactless Smart Cards

Lack of Compatible and Interoperable Standards

Existing Technologies Prevent Adoption of ContactlessTechnology

Privacy Issues and Threat of Failure Haunt ContactlessSmart Cards

Consumer Concerns on Data Security and Privacy

Rapidly Changing Technological Environment

Weak Economic Conditions

3.KEY TRENDS

CVM Limits - the Major Driver of Contactless Smart Cardsin Payments

Contactless Cards Gain Popularity

Growing Confidence in Contactless Smart Card Technology

Financial Institutions Move Towards More Secure andConvenient Cards

Hybrid Cards on the Rise

Access Control Application to Benefit from Near FieldCommunication

Multi-Application Cards Gain Momentum

ICAO Compliance Boosts e-Passports Program

Consolidation - Growth Through Shrinkage

High Security Java Cards Gain Popularity

Biometrics Offer Significant Growth Potential forSecurity Applications

4.INTRODUCTION TO SMART CARDS

Smart Cards - An Introduction

Concept & Functional Definition

A Historical Perspective

Smart Cards Vs Magnetic Stripe Cards

Constituents of a Smart Card Chip

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Read-Only Memory (ROM)

Random-Access Memory (RAM)

Application Memory (EEPROM)

Card Operating System (COS)

Multos

Microsoft Smart Cards for Windows

Java Card

Types of Smart Cards

Based on Type of Integrated Circuit (IC)Technology Used

Integrated Circuit (IC) Microprocessor Cards

Integrated Circuit (IC) Memory Cards

Optical Memory Cards

Based on Interface

Contact Card

Contactless Card

Combi-Card or Dual-Interface Card

Based on Number of Applications Supported By Card

Single Application Cards

Multi-Application Cards

Standards

Hardware Standards

Application Standards

Local Standards

Network Computing Standards

Electronic Purse Standards

Payment Standards

Mobile Communications

Standards Governing Smart Cards & Their Applications

ISO/IEC Standards

ISO/IEC 7816

ISO/IEC 10536

ISO/IEC 14443

ISO/IEC 15693

ISO/IEC 7501

Personal Computer/Smart Card (PC/SC) WorkgroupSpecifications

EMV (Europay, MasterCard, VISA) Specifications

Comite Europeen de Normalisation (CEN) Standards

GSM - SIM / UIM Standard

STK

WIM (WAP Identification Module)

S@T

GSC-IS Version 2.1 Specifications

SEIWG Specification

Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS)

Global Platform (GP)

International Airline and Transportation Association(IATA)

G-8 Health Standards

Technology Used in Smart Cards

Java Card Technology Supports Multiple Applications

Biometric Technology - A Boon for IdentificationMarkets

Prominent Features/Capabilities

Internal Memory

Multiple Function Capability

Bi-Directional Identification and Authentication

Benefits

Enhanced Storage Capacity

Security

Convenience

Economic Benefits

Customization

The Technology Evolution

Increased Windows Compatibility

Multiple Applications

Availability of Smart Card Readers as StandardEquipment

Increased Memory Requirements

Generation of Asymmetric Keys on Card

Shorter Delivery Turn-around and Lead-times

USB Interfaces, Higher I/O Speeds

Dual Interface

Faster Processor Speeds and Improved BatteryCapabilities

Price Competitiveness

New Specifications To Become Standard Requirements

5.CONTACTLESS SMART CARDS -AN OVERVIEW

Introduction

Current Scenario

Product Overview

Constituents and Special Characteristics of ContactlessSmart Cards

Contactless Smart Card Technology

Better than Contact Smart Card Technology

Compatibility with Other Technologies

Data Privacy & Security Crucial for ContactlessSmart Cards

Difference Between Contactless Smart Card and RFIDTechnology

Need for Compatibility Among Standards

Benefits

Technical Breakthroughs in Contactless Technology

HID’s iCLASS® Contactless Smart Card Technology

MIFARE Contactless Smart Card from Philips

6.SMART CARDS - COMPETITIVE SCENARIO

Potential Favors Growth in the Intensely CompetitiveMarket

Table 1: Leading Players in the World Smart Card Market (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Shipments for GemaltoNV, Giesecke & Devrient GmbH, Oberthur Card Systems, Sagem Orga, Incard SpA, and Others (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)

Leading Smart Card Players - An Analysis of CompetitorStrategies

7.END-USE MARKETS

Mass Transit/Public Transportation Sector

Transit Applications Gaining Acceptance

Smart Card-Based Transit Applications Implementedin Various Regions

Payment Applications

Banking on Smart Technology

Current Financial Sector Scenario

Factors Favoring Adoption of Smart Cards in Finance /Banking Applications

Multi-Application Cards to Drive Penetrationin Financial Sector

Impact of EMV Compliance

Electronic Payments Simplify Cash Transactions

Benefits of Using Payment Cards

High Implementation Costs & Legacy InfrastructureObstruct Growth

Access Control Applications

Contactless Technology Drives Security Applications

Rising Security Concerns Aid Smart Card Growthin Various Sectors

Biometrics Technology Boosts Identification &Security Markets

Network Security Offers Immense Potential for Growth

Countering Hacker Attacks

Government/ Institutional Applications

Governments as Users

Institutional Applications Gaining Prominence

Factors Driving Government Applications

Government Sector in India Boosts Smart CardImplementation

Lack of Smart Card Infrastructure in India HindersGrowth

Security: Role of Government ID Programs

Multifunctional Identification Cards to Enhance InlandSecurity

Smart Cards Replace Conventional Paper-BasedInstitutional Systems in India

Healthcare Sector

Smart Cards Facilitate Efficient Healthcare System

Global Healthcare Card Scenario

Benefits of Using Smart Cards in Healthcare Industry

Key Applications of Healthcare Smart cards

Storage of Patient’s Medical Information

Patient Identification and Monitoring

Prescription Management

HIPAA Compliance Drives Healthcare Sector

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act(HIPAA) of 1996

8.PRODUCT LAUNCHES/INNOVATIONS

Toppan Develops World’s Smallest Felica type IC Card,'SMARTICS-cFe'

Honeywell Introduces OmniAssure Biometric Reader

Athena Releases ASEDrive IIIe CL

HID Global Unveils bioCLASS RKLB57 SmartCard Field Enroller

Texas Instruments Introduces RF-HCT-WRC5-KP221Chips

HID to Extend Access Control Product Line with LogicalAccess Control Products

LEGIC Unveils Latest Products and Applications

Sagem Launches Biometric Reader to Comply withMorphoAccess 521 TWIC

LEGIC Unveils New All-in-One Contactless Smart Cards

HID Global Introduces New Crescendo Line of Smart Cards

Sagem Launches New GSA-Approved PIV Readerfor FIPS 201

LEGIC Expands Contactless Smart Card TechnologyCapability

HID Extends multiCLASS™ Reader Line

HID Global Introduces HID Identity

9.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

VDV-Kernapplikations Selects NXP’s SmartMx forGerman transport Ticketing

Gemalto Completes Acquisition of Keycorp’sSmart Cards Business

HID Teams up with MAXxess

LEGIC Inks Partnership Agreement with APK-ID

LEGIC Signs Deals with Electronica Meysh and Inplastor

SmartMetric Adopts MULTOS for FingerprintActivated Cards

LEGIC Identsystems and Nortech Control Systems Enterinto Licensing Agreement

NEOWAVE Strikes Distribution Agreement with ASK

Garanti Bank Selects Gemalto’s EMV ContactlessCredit Cards for Deployment in Turkey

Watchdata Executes Major Supply Contract withShenzhen Tong Ltd

SCM and Sony Sign MoU

Sony and NXP Enter Into a Joint Venture to Form Moversa

HID Global Completes Acquisition of IntegratedEngineering

Intrepid Global Imaging to Take Over Versacard

Soliton and AAIT Form Partnership for ContactlessSecurity Smart Card Solutions

LEGIC Enters into an Agreement with G4S SecuritySystems Microraab

ASK and MasterCard to Work on Contactless Cards

10.FOCUS ON SELECT KEY PLAYERS

ActivIdentity Corporation (US)

Advanced Card Systems Ltd (Hong Kong)

American Microdevice Manufacturing, Inc. (US)

ASK (France)

Austria Card GmbH (Austria)

CardLogix Corporation (US)

CPI Card Group (US)

Eastcompeace Smart Card Co., Ltd (China)

FNMT-RCM (Spain)

Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited (Japan)

Gemalto N.V. (The Netherlands)

General Information Systems Ltd (UK)

Giesecke & Devrient GmbH (Germany)

HID Global Corporation (US)

Infineon Technologies AG (Germany)

Inside Contactless (France)

International Business Machines Corporation (US)

IRIS Corporation Berhad (Malaysia)

Micromodule Pte Ltd (Singapore)

NBS Technologies (Canada)

NedCard B.V. (The Netherlands)

NOVACARD INFORMATIONSSYSTEME GmbH(Germany)

NXP Semiconductors (The Netherlands)

Oberthur Card Systems SA (France)

On Track Innovations Ltd (Israel)

Sagem Orga GmbH (Germany)

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd (South Korea)

Silicon Storage Technology, Inc (US)

Sitronics JSC (Russia)

Sony Corporation (Japan)

STMicroelectronics (Switzerland)

Incard SpA (Part of STMicroelectronics) (Italy)

Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. (Japan)

Watchdata System Co. Ltd (China)

Zetes Industries (Belgium)

11.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contactless Smart Cards by Geographic Region - NorthAmerica, Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacificand Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed withAnnual Unit Shipments in Millions for Years 2006through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 3: World 10-Year Perspective for Contactless SmartCards by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown ofAnnual Unit Shipments for North America, Europe MiddleEast & Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific and Latin AmericanMarkets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contactless Smart Cards by Geographic Region - NorthAmerica, Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacificand Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed withAnnual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 5: World 10-Year Perspective for Contactless SmartCards by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown ofAnnual Revenues for North America, Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific and Latin AmericanMarkets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contactless Smart Cards by End-Use Application - MassTransit, Access Control, Payment and Government IDMarkets Independently Analyzed with Annual UnitShipments in Millions for Years 2006 through 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 7: World 10-Year Perspective for Contactless SmartCards by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdownof Annual Unit Shipments for Mass Transit, AccessControl, Payment and Government ID Markets forYears 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contactless Smart Cards by End-Use Application - MassTransit, Access Control, Payment and Government IDMarkets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenuesin US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 9: World 10-Year Perspective for Contactless SmartCards by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdownof Annual Revenues for Mass Transit, Access Control,Payment and Government ID Markets for Years 2006,2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET


1.NORTH AMERICA

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

Overview

Key Trends and Issues

Adoption of Contactless Payment System FindsGreater Acceptance

Increased Interoperability and Standardization inContactless Payment Platforms

Government Programs Continue to Offer Opportunitiesfor Contactless Smart Cards

Delays in Rollout Plague Employee CardImplementation in the US

Proprietary and Sporadic Ticketing SystemsHinder Smart Card Adoption in Mass Transit

The US Perspective

Smart Card Industry Evolution

Smart Cards & the US - A Lackluster Affair

Contactless Smart Cards - Current Scenario

Contactless Leads the Charge in the US

Trends and Issues

US Market Moves Towards ContactlessTechnology

Contactless Smart Cards Making Headway intoPayments Market

US Lags Behind in Adopting EMV Specifications

HSPD-12 Directive Fosters Smart Card-BasedSecurity Sector

ICAO Compliance Boosts e-Passports Program

US Airport Authorities Use Smart Cards Based onBiometric Technology

Cyber Fraud & Identity Theft Crimes ProvideImpetus for Smart Card Usage

FIPS Federal ID Standard & ANSI INCITSStandard for ID Sector

Healthcare Sector & Smart Cards

Product Launches

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 10: North American Recent Past, Current &Future Analysis for Contactless Smart Cards Marketwith Annual Unit Shipments in Millions for Years2006 through 2015 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart)



Table 11: North American Recent Past, Current &Future Analysis for Contactless Smart Cards Marketwith Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years2006 through 2015 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart)

2.EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

Contactless Smart Cards - A European Perspective

Contactless Payments Market Scenarioin Europe

CVM Limits - the Major Driver of ContactlessSmart Cards in Payments

Contactless Smart Cards - Unlimited Solutions

Standards

New Form Factors

Pilots and Rollouts

Outlook

Trends & Issues

Improved Revenues and Customer Loyalty AttractRetailers to Contactless Payments

Secure Access Control Capabilities GenerateDemand for Contactless Smart Cards in EMEA

Multiple Applications Offer Greater Prospectsfor Contactless Smart Cards

High Speed Capability Spurs Adoption of ContactlessTechnology in New Applications

Introduction of Contactless Payments in US andJapan Drives European Market

Faster Payment Transactions Generate Interest onContactless Technology

Europe Adopts Contactless Ticketing System toMinimize Costs

Electronic Identity Cards to Drive EuropeanIdentity Market

Overview of Select Regional Markets

France

Electronic Passport Project Enhances Demandfor Smart Cards

Belgium

Italy

United Kingdom

UK Smart Cards Market Holds Immense Potentialfor Growth

Convergence of Transport and FinancialApplications in UK - A Key Implementation

Middle East & Africa

Security Market Gaining Prominence in Middle East

Product Launches

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 12: Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA) RecentPast, Current & Future Analysis for ContactlessSmart Cards Market with Annual Unit Shipmentsin Millions for Years 2006 through 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 13: Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA) RecentPast, Current & Future Analysis for Contactless SmartCards Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Millionfor Years 2006 through 2015 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)

3.ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis

A Combination of Unique Regional Markets

Current and Future Analysis

Contactless Smart Card Market in Asia-Pacific

Select Applications of Contactless Smart Cardsin Asia-Pacific (2008)

Government Applications

e-Passport

Outlook

Media Coverage

National ID

Select Countries to Implement the Project

Growth to Decline, Volume Generation toContinue

Driving License

Other Government Services

Other Types of Smart Cards

Contactless Payment, and Loyalty Cards

Contactless Payment Cards

New Projects Fail to Initialize

Loss of Momentum

Contactless Payments Not a Priority in SomeCountries

Loyalty Cards

Other Applications

Education

Tourism/Travel

Theme Parks/Entertainment

Contactless SIM

Japan - the Most Advanced Market for ContactlessSmart Cards

Japanese Smart Cards Market Gains Prominence

Evolution of Electronic Payment in Japan

Trends & Issues

Asia-Pacific Region Witnesses Growth in ContactlessSmart Card Use

Mass Transit Applications Migrate TowardsContactless Mobile Devices

Taiwan Leads in Promotion of Contactless PaymentsTechnology in Asia-Pacific Region

Smart Cards Integrate with Biometrics

Integration of Technologies Becomes Key Factorin Smart Card Business

Campus Smart Cards Rise in Popularity

Leisure Facilities Witness Early Stage of Adoption

Strong Government Control Fosters Growth

Identification Applications Provide Impetusfor Government & Institutional Market

Smart Card - An Ideal Solution for Cyber SecurityConcerns

Data Privacy & Security Hinder Multi-ApplicationCards Implementation in Australia

Market Drivers

Interoperability to Fetch New Opportunities forContactless Payment Programs

Government ID Projects to Drive Volume forContactless Smart Cards in Asia-Pacific

Contactless Payments in Asia-Pacific to Thrive onForay of Tier II Nations

Contactless Mobile Applications Expand in Asia

Market Restraints

Consumer Apprehension Deters ContactlessPayment Programs

Merchant Apprehension Reduces the Number ofTransactions

Infrastructure Barriers to Migration

Competing Technologies Vs Smart CardsTechnology

Challenges in Integrating with Existing Processes andSystems

Cost Concerns

Security Concerns

Outlook

More Focus on Physical Access Control

Government Usage Drives Private Usage ofSmart Cards

Product Launches

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 14: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contactless Smart Cards Market with AnnualUnit Shipments in Millions for Years 2006 through2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 15: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contactless Smart Cards Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4.LATIN AMERICA

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

An Emerging Smart Cards Market

Low-cost Contactless MIFARE Cards

Market Drivers

Adoption in Key Cities Boosts Awareness onContactless Smart Cards

Value-Added Services Drive the Adoption ofInexpensive Contactless Smart Cards

Entry of Major Financial Institutions and Brands BoostsContactless Smart Cards

Market Restraints

Availability of Alternative TechnologiesMars Access Control Market

Lack of Standards Restricts ROI

Unfavorable Political Scenario for Government Projects

B. Market Analytics

Table 16: Latin American Recent Past, Current &Future Analysis for Contactless Smart Cards Marketwith Annual Unit Shipments in Millions for Years2006 through 2015 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart)



Table 17: Latin American Recent Past, Current &Future Analysis for Contactless Smart Cards Marketwith Annual Revenues in US$ Million forYears 2006 through 2015 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 58 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 64)

Region/Country Players

The United States

Canada

Japan

Europe

France
Germany

United Kingdom

Italy

Spain

Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
Middle East

Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Contactless Smart Cards in Millions of US$. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the North America, Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2006 through 2015. The report profiles 58 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as ActivIdentity Corporation, Advanced Card Systems Ltd., American Microdevice Manufacturing, Inc., ASK, Austria Card GmbH, CardLogix Corporation, CPI Card Group, Eastcompeace Smart Card Co., Ltd., FNMT-RCM, Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited, Gemalto N.V., General Information Systems Ltd., Giesecke & Devrient GmbH, HID Global Corporation, Infineon Technologies AG,. Inside Contactless, International Business Machines Corporation, IRIS Corporation Berhad, Micromodule Pte Ltd., NBS Technologies, NedCard B.V., NOVACARD INFORMATIONSSYSTEME GmbH, NXP Semiconductors, Oberthur Card Systems SA, On Track Innovations Ltd., Sagem Orga GmbH, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Silicon Storage Technology, Inc., Sitronics JSC, Sony Corporation, STMicroelectronics, Incard SpA, Toppan Printing Co., Ltd., Watchdata System Co. Ltd., and Zetes Industries. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

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