Gemalto, the digital security provider, is supplying* wristbands embedded with its Optelio Contactless Chip for a NFC transport pilot in Wuhan, China.
The capital of Hubei province, Wuhan is one of the most populous city in central China, with a population of over 11 million**, and a major transportation hub. To ensure a smooth flow of commuters, the transit system is rapidly moving towards contactless solutions, with more than 13 million contactless cards already in use***.
Gemalto will preload the wristbands with the transit application, allowing users to ride buses and metro with a simple wave of their hand. It will also integrate a fitness tracker, enabling consumers to keep an eye on their day-to-day activities such as steps taken, distance covered, and sleep patterns. Consumers can perform balance checks and account top-ups through a smartphone application.
This wristband, which can be enhanced to include payment and other value-added services in the future, will offer consumers an easier and faster way to travel, leading to increased user satisfaction and operator efficiency.
Gemalto has been providing contactless transport cards to Wuhan for more than three years. The new wristbands are an extension of these advanced cards. They meet the city and local infrastructure's requirements, and offer banking-grade security.
"The China wearable device market is expected to exceed RMB10 (about US$1.6 billion) this year****," said Suzanne Tong-Li, President for Greater China and Korea at Gemalto.
"With extensive experience in contactless deployments, both in transport and payment domains, we can offer innovative wearables that contribute to Wuhan's vision to become world-class transportation hub."
*Gemalto will supply the wristbands to its partner, Wuhan YouXunTong Technology Company. (武汉优讯通科技有限公司), in China.
**http://www.hb.xinhuanet.com/2014-11/24/c_1113372718.htm
***http://www.hubei.gov.cn/zwgk/rdgz/rdgzqb/201404/t20140412_496308.shtml
****http://tech.163.com/15/0424/05/ANUO88V100094ODV.html
The capital of Hubei province, Wuhan is one of the most populous city in central China, with a population of over 11 million**, and a major transportation hub. To ensure a smooth flow of commuters, the transit system is rapidly moving towards contactless solutions, with more than 13 million contactless cards already in use***.
Gemalto will preload the wristbands with the transit application, allowing users to ride buses and metro with a simple wave of their hand. It will also integrate a fitness tracker, enabling consumers to keep an eye on their day-to-day activities such as steps taken, distance covered, and sleep patterns. Consumers can perform balance checks and account top-ups through a smartphone application.
This wristband, which can be enhanced to include payment and other value-added services in the future, will offer consumers an easier and faster way to travel, leading to increased user satisfaction and operator efficiency.
Gemalto has been providing contactless transport cards to Wuhan for more than three years. The new wristbands are an extension of these advanced cards. They meet the city and local infrastructure's requirements, and offer banking-grade security.
"The China wearable device market is expected to exceed RMB10 (about US$1.6 billion) this year****," said Suzanne Tong-Li, President for Greater China and Korea at Gemalto.
"With extensive experience in contactless deployments, both in transport and payment domains, we can offer innovative wearables that contribute to Wuhan's vision to become world-class transportation hub."
*Gemalto will supply the wristbands to its partner, Wuhan YouXunTong Technology Company. (武汉优讯通科技有限公司), in China.
**http://www.hb.xinhuanet.com/2014-11/24/c_1113372718.htm
***http://www.hubei.gov.cn/zwgk/rdgz/rdgzqb/201404/t20140412_496308.shtml
****http://tech.163.com/15/0424/05/ANUO88V100094ODV.html
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