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STMicroelectronics Extends Secure Payment to Wearables

Develops compact contactless module with boostedNFC technology.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

STMicroelectronics is delivering technology for easy and secure contactless transactions using wristbands or fashionwear like watches or jewelry. The ST53G System-in-Package solution combines the company’s expertise in NFC and secure-transaction chips.   As consumers become increasingly comfortable with making secure transactions using their smart devices, traditional card manufacturers want to extend their offers into contactless wearable products for uses such as payments, ticketing, and acc...

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