Contactless Smart Cards

July 24, 2012

See also: Smart Cards, Contact Smart Cards, Combination Smart Cards

CIMM DEFINITION: A type of smart card that has an antenna coil, as well as a chip embedded within the card. The internal antenna allows for communication and power with a receiving antenna at the transaction point to transfer information. Close proximity is required for such transactions, which can decrease transaction time while increasing convenience. (Source: IAB)