They are generally attached to objects such as gas bottles, cars or animals and can hold and protect information concerning that object. This allows the object to be managed by an information system without any manual data handling. Soon it will be possible to authorize the use of electronic information in smart cards using a spoken word or the touch of a hand. Smart cards are a relatively new technology that already affects the everyday lives of millions of people. This is just the beginning and will ultimately influence the way that we shop, see the doctor, use the telephone and enjoy leisure.
Modern society needs an enormous amount of information.
Computers give us the means to process this information. Smart cards give us a way of individualizing the handling and control of this information. The use of smart card technology will benefit the individual and increase the quality of life. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Gemplus Privacy Policy .