Contactless Smart Cards

Contactless Smart Cards published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. in July, 2009. This report consists of Pages: 582 and the price starts from US $ 3950.

Introduction

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.

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 Spur Contactless Smart Card Market
• Need for Secure IT Applications Drives Contactless Access Control Smart Cards Market
• Consumer Acceptance Imperative for Growth of Contactless Smart Cards Market
• Emergence of Transit Operators from Card Issuers to Card Acceptors
• Political & Government Regulations - Key for Contactless 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 Contactless Technology
• Privacy Issues and Threat of Failure Haunt Contactless Smart 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 Cards in Payments
• Contactless Cards Gain Popularity
• Growing Confidence in Contactless Smart Card Technology
• Financial Institutions Move Towards More Secure and Convenient Cards
• Hybrid Cards on the Rise
• Access Control Application to Benefit from Near Field Communication
• 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 for Security 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) Workgroup Specifications
• 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 Identification Markets
• 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 Standard Equipment
• 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 Battery Capabilities
• Price Competitiveness
• New Specifications To Become Standard Requirements

5. CONTACTLESS SMART CARDS - AN OVERVIEW

• Introduction
• Current Scenario
• Product Overview
• Constituents and Special Characteristics of Contactless Smart Cards
• Contactless Smart Card Technology
• Better than Contact Smart Card Technology
• Compatibility with Other Technologies
• Data Privacy & Security Crucial for Contactless Smart Cards
• Difference Between Contactless Smart Card and RFID Technology
• Need for Compatibility Among Standards
• Benefits
• Technical Breakthroughs in Contactless Technology
• HID' s iCLASS(r) Contactless Smart Card Technology
• MIFARE Contactless Smart Card from Philips

6. SMART CARDS - COMPETITIVE SCENARIO

• Potential Favors Growth in the Intensely Competitive Market
• Table 1: Leading Players in the World Smart Card Market (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Shipments for Gemalto NV, Giesecke & Devrient GmbH, Oberthur Card Systems, Sagem Orga, Incard SpA, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Leading Smart Card Players - An Analysis of Competitor Strategies

7. END-USE MARKETS

• Mass Transit/Public Transportation Sector
• Transit Applications Gaining Acceptance
• Smart Card-Based Transit Applications Implemented in 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 Penetration in Financial Sector
• Impact of EMV Compliance
• Electronic Payments Simplify Cash Transactions
• Benefits of Using Payment Cards
• High Implementation Costs & Legacy Infrastructure Obstruct Growth
• Access Control Applications
• Contactless Technology Drives Security Applications
• Rising Security Concerns Aid Smart Card Growth in 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 Card Implementation
• Lack of Smart Card Infrastructure in India Hinders Growth
• Security: Role of Government ID Programs
• Multifunctional Identification Cards to Enhance Inland Security
• Smart Cards Replace Conventional Paper-Based Institutional 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 Smart Card Field Enroller
• Texas Instruments Introduces RF-HCT-WRC5-KP221 Chips
• HID to Extend Access Control Product Line with Logical Access Control Products
• LEGIC Unveils Latest Products and Applications
• Sagem Launches Biometric Reader to Comply with MorphoAccess 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 Reader for FIPS 201
• LEGIC Expands Contactless Smart Card Technology Capability
• HID Extends multiCLASS(tm) Reader Line
• HID Global Introduces HID Identity

9. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

• VDV-Kernapplikations Selects NXP' s SmartMx for German transport Ticketing
• Gemalto Completes Acquisition of Keycorp' s Smart 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 Fingerprint Activated Cards
• LEGIC Identsystems and Nortech Control Systems Enter into Licensing Agreement
• NEOWAVE Strikes Distribution Agreement with ASK
• Garanti Bank Selects Gemalto' s EMV Contactless Credit Cards for Deployment in Turkey
• Watchdata Executes Major Supply Contract with Shenzhen Tong Ltd
• SCM and Sony Sign MoU
• Sony and NXP Enter Into a Joint Venture to Form Moversa
• HID Global Completes Acquisition of Integrated Engineering
• Intrepid Global Imaging to Take Over Versacard
• Soliton and AAIT Form Partnership for Contactless Security Smart Card Solutions
• LEGIC Enters into an Agreement with G4S Security Systems 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 - North America, Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Unit Shipments in Millions for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 3: World 10-Year Perspective for Contactless Smart Cards by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Unit Shipments for North America, Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific and Latin American Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contactless Smart Cards by Geographic Region - North America, Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 5: World 10-Year Perspective for Contactless Smart Cards by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Revenues for North America, Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific and Latin American Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contactless Smart Cards by End-Use Application - Mass Transit, Access Control, Payment and Government ID Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Unit Shipments in Millions for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 7: World 10-Year Perspective for Contactless Smart Cards by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Unit Shipments for Mass Transit, Access Control, Payment and Government ID Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contactless Smart Cards by End-Use Application - Mass Transit, Access Control, Payment and Government ID Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 9: World 10-Year Perspective for Contactless Smart Cards by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of 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 Finds Greater Acceptance
• Increased Interoperability and Standardization in Contactless Payment Platforms
• Government Programs Continue to Offer Opportunities for Contactless Smart Cards
• Delays in Rollout Plague Employee Card Implementation in the US
• Proprietary and Sporadic Ticketing Systems Hinder 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 Contactless Technology
• Contactless Smart Cards Making Headway into Payments Market
• US Lags Behind in Adopting EMV Specifications
• HSPD-12 Directive Fosters Smart Card-Based Security Sector
• ICAO Compliance Boosts e-Passports Program
• US Airport Authorities Use Smart Cards Based on Biometric Technology
• Cyber Fraud & Identity Theft Crimes Provide Impetus for Smart Card Usage
• FIPS Federal ID Standard & ANSI INCITS Standard 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 Market with Annual Unit Shipments in Millions for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 11: North American 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)

2. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

• A. Market Analysis
• Current and Future Analysis
• Contactless Smart Cards - A European Perspective
• Contactless Payments Market Scenario in Europe
• CVM Limits - the Major Driver of Contactless Smart Cards in Payments
• Contactless Smart Cards - Unlimited Solutions
• Standards
• New Form Factors
• Pilots and Rollouts
• Outlook
• Trends & Issues
• Improved Revenues and Customer Loyalty Attract Retailers to Contactless Payments
• Secure Access Control Capabilities Generate Demand for Contactless Smart Cards in EMEA
• Multiple Applications Offer Greater Prospects for Contactless Smart Cards
• High Speed Capability Spurs Adoption of Contactless Technology in New Applications
• Introduction of Contactless Payments in US and Japan Drives European Market
• Faster Payment Transactions Generate Interest on Contactless Technology
• Europe Adopts Contactless Ticketing System to Minimize Costs
• Electronic Identity Cards to Drive European Identity Market
• Overview of Select Regional Markets
• France
• Electronic Passport Project Enhances Demand for Smart Cards
• Belgium
• Italy
• United Kingdom
• UK Smart Cards Market Holds Immense Potential for Growth
• Convergence of Transport and Financial Applications 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) Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contactless Smart Cards Market with Annual Unit Shipments in Millions for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 13: Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 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)

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 Cards in Asia-Pacific (2008)
• Government Applications
• e-Passport
• Outlook
• Media Coverage
• National ID
• Select Countries to Implement the Project
• Growth to Decline, Volume Generation to Continue
• 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 Some Countries
• Loyalty Cards
• Other Applications
• Education
• Tourism/Travel
• Theme Parks/Entertainment
• Contactless SIM
• Japan - the Most Advanced Market for Contactless Smart Cards
• Japanese Smart Cards Market Gains Prominence
• Evolution of Electronic Payment in Japan
• Trends & Issues
• Asia-Pacific Region Witnesses Growth in Contactless Smart Card Use
• Mass Transit Applications Migrate Towards Contactless Mobile Devices
• Taiwan Leads in Promotion of Contactless Payments Technology in Asia-Pacific Region
• Smart Cards Integrate with Biometrics
• Integration of Technologies Becomes Key Factor in Smart Card Business
• Campus Smart Cards Rise in Popularity
• Leisure Facilities Witness Early Stage of Adoption
• Strong Government Control Fosters Growth
• Identification Applications Provide Impetus for Government & Institutional Market
• Smart Card - An Ideal Solution for Cyber Security Concerns
• Data Privacy & Security Hinder Multi-Application Cards Implementation in Australia
• Market Drivers
• Interoperability to Fetch New Opportunities for Contactless Payment Programs
• Government ID Projects to Drive Volume for Contactless Smart Cards in Asia-Pacific
• Contactless Payments in Asia-Pacific to Thrive on Foray of Tier II Nations
• Contactless Mobile Applications Expand in Asia
• Market Restraints
• Consumer Apprehension Deters Contactless Payment Programs
• Merchant Apprehension Reduces the Number of Transactions
• Infrastructure Barriers to Migration
• Competing Technologies Vs Smart Cards Technology
• Challenges in Integrating with Existing Processes and Systems
• Cost Concerns
• Security Concerns
• Outlook
• More Focus on Physical Access Control
• Government Usage Drives Private Usage of Smart 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 Annual Unit Shipments in Millions for Years 2006 through 2015 (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 on Contactless Smart Cards
• Value-Added Services Drive the Adoption of Inexpensive Contactless Smart Cards
• Entry of Major Financial Institutions and Brands Boosts Contactless Smart Cards
• Market Restraints
• Availability of Alternative Technologies Mars 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 Market with Annual Unit Shipments in Millions for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 17: Latin American 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)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

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