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![]() Although this novel takes place a little way into the future, microprocessor technology implanted in plastic cards is already available.
The integrated circuit chip in a smart card is not like the standard magnetic strip present on most credit cards and ID cards. The magnetic strip is mostly a read-only device; neither the consumer nor the retailer can write to the magnetic strip. It also has severe data storage limitations.
The chips now available can be used in a variety of ways:
The cards could also download applications that would run on the card itself; coupons and "frequent flyer mile" style programs to reward consumers can also be loaded. Comment/Join this discussion ( 1 ) | RSS/XML | Blog This | Additional
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