The SD Association has already embraced some authentication measures to provide things like secure ebooks, but it's now looking to go the extra mile with a little help from GlobalPlatform. The two have announced today that they're collaborating on a standardized smart-chip technology for SD and microSD cards, which they hope will let the memory cards be used for everything from mobile payments and personal ID -- including near-field communication -- to things like mobile television subscriptions and other customized services. Of course, that's all still in the earliest stages, and there's no indication of a timeline for any of it just yet. The official press release is after the break.Continue reading SD Association aims to provide authentication services with standardized smart-chip technologySD Association aims to provide authentication services with standardized smart-chip technology originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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