Smart Cards

One Time Passcode Cards

Due to the ever increasing problems of identity theft and online credit card fraud, the market for two-factor authentication solutions is growing rapidly.  Two-factor authentication is a simple and effective security solution to online fraud: something you have (a secure one time passcode smart card) and something you know (a personel PIN).  The use of one time passcodes to secure online banking transactions is already commonplace.  The introduction of cost-effective readable display technologies into smart cards will drive the growth of one time passcode solutions into the market for mainstream financial credit and debit cards.

NTERA's NanoChromics display technology provides an ideal solution for one time passcodes in smart cards.  NCD displays are an all-printed, low power, low voltage, hot-lamination compatible solution that delivers on the critical market need for smart cards: a cost effective display solution.  In addition, the award winning high contrast readability of NCD displays will enable the adoption of NTERA's display technology into a wide range of card products.

Gift Cards

Color changing icons and indicators will add captivating features that will promote consumer selection adoption of gift cards (product uniqueness) and increase the frequency of use of gift cards (product convenience).  Printed NCD displays are ideal for these smart card applications.

Transit Cards / Stored Value Cards

Today, stored value cards (such as prepaid debit cards and transit cards) provide no indication to the user of the remaining balance on the card.  The introduction of a balance readout display can provide a significant improvement to the user experience of these products.  By combining a cost effective, readable NCD display with RFID or NFC enabled smart cards, the simplicity and ease of use of smart cards will continue to evolve.