Taipei, 15 March, 2011 – TAISYS Technologies Co., Ltd. (“TAISYS”) announced today the world’s first Android based near-field payment application at the “Open Platform Value-Added Service Conference” organized by Committee of Communications Industry Development of Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs. Powered by its patented SIMoME® technology, TAISYS successfully integrates the Company’s “duoPASS®” smart card with Android smart phone O/S to enable “EASYCARD” usage that features enriched graphical user interface so that users may easily perform balance check, micro-payment transactions, e-wallet top-up, etc. via their Android handsets. EASYCARD is Taiwan’s most popular contactless payment service that has been widely used for taking subway rides or enjoying daily shopping/dining activities.
Such innovative service will be soon launched jointly by VIBO Telecom Inc., EASYCARD Corp. and TAISYS in Taiwan.
Jason Ho, TAISYS’ CEO, stated, “We are proud to assist VIBO Telecom in realizing this cutting-edge value-added service solution. It is the world’s first cost-effective solution that seamlessly integrates Android handsets with mobile NFC-related e-Wallet applications. Besides this project, we have also been working intensively with other smart phone manufacturers, telecom operators and banks across countries to cultivate similar advanced services for mobile users.”
Main features of this innovative service solution include,
• EASYCARD customized STK (SIM Tool Kit) and User Friendly Graphical Interface A specially-designed “EASYCARD service” software embedded in duoPASS® card provides all EASYCARD transaction functions and information with dynamic graphical user interface so that people may access related applications with the keypad and screen on their phone at any time.
• Unique SIM-based Software Development Interface on Android Platform
TAISYS patented technology platform provides a secure communication channel in between Android O/S and SIM card. On contrary to with the conventional plain-text SIM Toolkit (“STK”) menu, the new solution offers a more flexible and dynamic Application Programming Interface (“API”).
• Small Changes Make Big Differences
To realize this unique product differentiation, mobile phone manufacturers just need to embed a TAISYS software plug-in on the Android platform during design stage..
• Era of Mobile Payment
Despite the fact that there are hundreds Android smart phone models available in the market, very few are equipped with mobile payment features. With duoPASS®, users may enjoy the convenience of mobile payment with no need to change or modify the hardware of their Android smart phones.
About TAISYS
Taisys Holding Co. Ltd, the world leading company of mobility interconnectivity, has brought security to our personal digital interactions, making it more simple, secure, and reliable
We employ comprehensive skill sets to develop software application solutions for all sets of business segments. We have been consistently improving the development of digital and human interactions for mobile integrations to fulfill various market needs. We position ourselves as an innovative solution provider to help catalyze value added service deployments of wireless carriers and other service providers through mobility systems integration.
Taisys has experienced significant growth in recent years from expanded sales through its offices in Taipei, Beijing, Thailand, Singapore and Russia
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