Category: Gadgets Author : James Johnson Posted: January 18, 2010
Tags : Credit Card Machine, Credit Card Processing, FeliCa, iphone, ipod touch, Mophie, Portable Credit Card Machines, sony
In December 2009 we reported that Mophie was releasing a credit card attachment for iPhone and iPod Touch systems, now that system has a partnering technology “FeliCa” and an official release…in Japan.
The Japan release is a collaboration between Mophie and Flight System Consulting and Focal Point Computer, using Sony’s FeliCa Technology.
Given the technologies release proximity to the official announcement in December we’re assuming this is the same gadget announced by Mophie in December, however no official pictures or information outside of technologies being used have been released at this time.
According to SlashGear:
The reader uses contactless IC card technology for processing payments on a mobile terminal. Considering the card reader we saw in December had a slot for swiping cards and this one has FeliCa technology built-in it may be a new animal altogether.
If it’s a new technology, Mophie sure is keeping it under tight wraps, even after a release announcement.
Jan 20, 2010
Hey, that was great. Hope it will work fine since credit card had been the handiest form to pay anything under the sun and everybody agrees to that, right? But still they are several things to consider since the combined new credit card rules, credit card companies are going to be far more selective about whom they give a card to, and this means that more invasive credit card applications are on the way. It won’t be anything like applying for payday loans – it’s likely you’ll need bank and tax statements, as well as pay stubs. It stinks, but that’s the nature of the beast.
May 27, 2010
I appreciate the concern which is been rose. The things need to be sorted out because it is about the individual but it can be with everyone.
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Does anyone know where I can find really hardcore technical information about smart cards?. I’m doing a report for the company I’m working for so it’s kinda important.