Revival of token drilled to Ethernet: TOKEN - Wirelesswire News
Wearable gadgets have various types such as wristbands wrapped around the wrist, brooch type lowered from the neck, and earphones that are attached to the ears, but rings are convenient to always wear.However, since the ring needs to be made small, it cannot be displayed.The only way to tell people is to glow the LED or use vibration (vibration).Therefore, there are many types of ring -shaped wearable so far, in conjunction with the smartphone, if there is a call or message incoming, or if there is time to register in the schedule book, there are many types that will tremble and inform you.rice field.
TOKEN is a startup in Rochester, New York.Smart ring developed by the company.In NFC (short -range wireless communication), it can be used as a contactless pay, login to laptops, and offices and car keys.In other words, by holding the hand with the ring on, you can pay at the store, save the trouble of entering a password on a laptop or tablet, use it as an IC card of the admission system, or instead of the car key.Can be used for.The battery will be kept for two weeks.Originally, token (token) is a word that means signs and evidence, and substitute coins used in foreign subways and buses are also called tokens.
To achieve these features, you need a partnership with other companies.For example, in partnership with Microsoft, Windows Hello fingerprint authentication and face authentication can be performed on a ring.In order to make non -contact payments possible, it is collaborated with Master Cards and VISA and partner with HID for use as keys.The ring becomes a credit card.Although FeliCa seems to be difficult in Japan, about 50 public transportation around the world can use a ring instead of non -contact IC cards.In addition, if you are on a car that can make a keyless entry, you can use it as a car key.
It is very convenient to be able to use a ring instead of a key or card, but it is difficult if someone is stolen or picked up.TOKEN uses a fingerprint sensor inside the ring to verify the identity by fingerprint authentication before applying it to the finger, and taps it twice with a finger to be used.In addition, there is a built -in optical sensor inside, and when the ring is removed, the token itself is automatically locked.The price is $ 249, the CARKEY is $ 100, the dedicated door lock is $ 100, and the size is seven sizes.It will be shipped from December 2017 to those who have made pre -orders.
A similar product was NRC Ring, which was raised in Kickstarter in 2015.The price is about 30 euros and cheaper than token.At the time of Kickstarter, it was a ring that could be used instead of a mobile device unlock or a dedicated door lock key.Also, unlike TOKEN, which requires charging, NRC Ring does not need to be charged, just like non -contact IC cards.This is currently being reserved for versions with additional payment (payment) functions.The price and release time are unknown.