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  • University Students Trial Free IC-Phone

     The Kanagawa Institute of Technology (KAIT) announced it would adopt a student ID card system utilizing contactless IC cards and mobile phones equipped with the equivalent functions. The IC cards and mobile phones can be used for automatic record of attendance, admission to buildings and issuance of various certificates. In addition, the system allows purchase of goods by using “Edy” electronic money. According to KAIT, it will be the first university in Japan to use mobile phones as student ID cards. As a first step, the university will provide 1,200 newly enrolled students with free mobile phones.

    The mobile phones to be provided to the students are KDDI Corp’s “W32H” and “W32S.” Full story here.

    Posted: 19 December 2005 | Filed: Mobile Users, New Tech & Services | Feedback | Print |
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