Résumé
This document deals with the future use of vicinity smartcards in public transports. Nowadays, contactless smartcards are being used in most of the biggest public transport organisations, such as the RATP in Paris or TFL in London. However, the development of RFID and mobile phones enable to think about new possibilities to improve the quality of the services currently being offered.
Outline:
Introduction
I) From proximity smartcards to vicinity smartcards
A. Market development prospects
B. Benefits brought by contactless smartcards
II) Players involved and their objectives
III) Towards a fusion of vicinity smartcards with RFID and NFC
A. RFID
B. NFC
IV) The near future of vicinity smartcards
A. Speed
B. Fraud fighting
C. Information and advertising
D. Luggage control
Conclusion