(keitai-l) Re: Ultra-Handy Smart-Chip Phone

Watching the video and trying to read the articles, it appears that there is
no 'PIN' or some security code - simply having the camera is enough to make
all these purchases.

Have I missed the discussion on the security implications of this?  I
presume that a cap on the purchase amount, combined with very fast
'reporting/freezing accounts', would limit the threat of potential damage
and are already being done?

Also - I am curious about the process/speed/cost of transferring the
account/handset to another handset.  When being used for company ID/access
etc.., and with the speed in which Japanese consumers change their handsets,
they must be planning a simple (and affordable) process.

Reto - did you end up posting any blogging videos from your new phone yet?
I almost bought one of these phones for use in North America, but I haven't
heard any response from Vodafone about 'unlocking' them.  (most providers
will unlock the phone for a fee, or after set number of months)
 
Mike Derouin

> -----Original Message-----
> From: keitai-l-bounce@appelsiini.net 
> [mailto:keitai-l-bounce@appelsiini.net] On Behalf Of Reto Grob
> Sent: December 17, 2003 12:39 AM
> To: keitai-l@appelsiini.net
> Subject: (keitai-l) Re: Ultra-Handy Smart-Chip Phone
> 
> 
> ZDNet has the story about Edy (not Eddy ;), Felica and other 
> applications right here with pictures:
> 
> http://www.zdnet.co.jp/mobile/0312/15/n_felica.html
> 
> - Pay public transportations wireless
> - Tickets for concerts wireless
> - Payment (electronic money)
> - Loyalty cards (point systems ala Sakuraya)
> 
> It is a very interesting development, especially from the 
> political point of view. 
> 
> While Japan has a low credit card penetration, it could be 
> the first country having wide spread use of electronic money.
> 
> Reto