RFIDNews | RFID 'Delays' Pass cards, Says Government

Thursday, September 20, 2007

Secretary Michael Chertoff says the use of Pass cards, as part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, will be ready to go by next summer.

But at least one industry expert tells Government Computer News this week that DHS running out of time to test and deploy a new technology solution in the proposed passport-alternative identification card by June – or even August - 2008.

Chertoff previously stated that RFID tests didn’t go so well February 2007 – apparentely, too many readers and poor reader placements were resulting in RFID tags being scanned more than once in those tests, industry sources said, GCN reports.

After long delays, Algeria launches biometric passports

After a nearly three-year delay, the Algerian government has finally launched its biometric passport program.

Magharebia reports that the biometric passports, which contain a contactless smart card chip that holds a digitized photo, fingerprints and signature, were supposed to be released in 2009. But the documents were delayed due to complexities with the operation of the project and the need to thoroughly research and analyze other countries’ experiences with biometric passports.

Bear Pass rolls out at Missouri universitiy

Missouri State University in Springfield is rolling out its new Bear Pass, a student ID card that also provides door access and debit card functionality. The purpose behind the new card is to make the campus safer while keeping a student’s information secure, according to school officials.

U-Pass contract prevents dropout students from keeping transit benefits

The Province of British Columbia, the University of British Columbia and the Alma Mater Society have negotiated a plan to prevent students from dropping out of courses but still keeping their subsidized U-Pass, according to The Ubyssey.

U.S. government settles smart card infringement case

The U.S. government has settled an infringement case with Leighton Technologies by agreeing to license its smart cards.

Leighton Technologies, a subsidiary of General Patent, filed a case against the federal government in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in January 2010. Leighton alleged that 54 federal agencies used its six smart card patents without authorization. Leighton’s technology was also used in e-passports.

Russian government delays universal card project

Russia has pushed back the launch of its universal eID card to January 2013, reports The Moscow Times.

Originally scheduled to roll out this month, the card is supposed to function as an electronic ID, driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, ATM card and immigration document, along with other possible features.

O2 delays mobile 'Wallet' launch

UK mobile operator O2 is delaying the launch of its “O2 Wallet” mobile contactless payments, loyalty and transit app due to concerns that it is “not yet offering an adequate customer experience,” reports MarketingWeek.

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RFID 'Delays' Pass cards, Says Government