Home.... | log in.... | Pub my question! | Sign-up....
Java-index >> Java Mobility Forums >> Consumer and Commerce

help:java card and rfid

I searched a lot about java card and rfid, but don't have a clear idea about the relationship between the two. Please help me....
[137 byte] By [Fanniea] at [2007-11-26 16:19:46]
«« Best way to pass "return info" from a method (DAO to Controller) e.g
»» Verifying .java and .class files match
# 1

They have NO common grounds.

A java card needs a real "smart" processor because it contains a Java Virtual Machine, can do crypto and other stuff. The cost to produce one is in the multi dollar range. Some java cards can communicate contactless by "radio".

RFID is the term to describe a very primitive device, all it can do is report a unique identification (ID) and it does this contactless (RF). the cost to produce one is in the cent range. You can use it to track products or containers or other stuff.

Since RFID is also a very popular buzzword these days, the exact meaning of RFID varies.

Of course, you could use a java card to play RFID tag, but that would be

very expensive. Java cards are usually used for bank cards and similar applications.

forum__usera at 2007-7-8 22:43:17 > top of Java-index,Java Mobility Forums,Consumer and Commerce...
# 2
Thanks for your answer. However, I have another question would like to ask. Is it correct to say that countless IC card use rfid technology?
Fanniea at 2007-7-8 22:43:17 > top of Java-index,Java Mobility Forums,Consumer and Commerce...
# 3
countless IC base rfid
RobertSnooga at 2007-7-8 22:43:17 > top of Java-index,Java Mobility Forums,Consumer and Commerce...
# 4

I will be very appriciated if you could give me clear explainations:

I just confused a few concepts.

Java card technology can be used in contactless smart card(mostly for security). Contactless smart card use rfid technology. Then there must be some applications for java card used in rfid.

Fanniea at 2007-7-8 22:43:17 > top of Java-index,Java Mobility Forums,Consumer and Commerce...
# 5
hi Paypass/mchip or Visawave for example.
Sakada_Chaowanuea at 2007-7-8 22:43:17 > top of Java-index,Java Mobility Forums,Consumer and Commerce...
# 6
Exact meaning of the term varies.One can take a look at Smart Card Alliance site and read something about identity (about smart cards -> Identity). For example, you can read "EPC Gen 2 RFID Tags vs. Contactless Smart Cards: Frequently Asked Questions".
Movicha at 2007-7-8 22:43:17 > top of Java-index,Java Mobility Forums,Consumer and Commerce...
Java Mobility Forums
Consumer and Commerce

Java Mobility Forums New Topic

Java Mobility Forums Hot Topic

Java Mobility Forums

All Classified