The great challenges in digital society are bridging the man-machine interface and the clear and reliable identification of people and goods. The continuing integration of semiconductor technology means that identity documents, such as identity cards, passports or driver's licenses, insurance certificates and other documents are increasingly forgery-proof. The use of security chips allows only the authorized persons to see or change the stored data. Based on chip card technology, companies and authorities can, for example, grant individual access authorization for buildings, services and digital data.
Microprocessor based Smart cards offer greater memory storage and security of data than a traditional magnetic stripe card. Some examples of application of these cards are:
Cards that hold money or money equivalents Cards that provide secure access to a network Cards that secure cellular phones from fraud Cards that allow set-top boxes on televisions to remain secure from piracy
