Abstract
The Frost & Sullivan research service titled RFID vs Contactless Smart Cards examines the similarities and differences between the two technologies in terms of their applications and key features. It looks at the key and emerging applications in both technologies in Asia Pacific today, and highlights some of the comparable features between the two technologies. It seeks to clear the misconceptions about their functions and capabilities.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
- 1. Background and Definitions
- 1. Overview
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Key Issues
2. RFID
- 1. Technology and Usage
- 1. Overview
- 2. Key Applications
- 3. Emerging Applications
- 4. Standards
- 5. Current Trends
3. Contactless Smart Card
- 1. Technology and Usage
- 1. Overview
- 2. Key Applications
- 3. Emerging Applications
- 4. Standards
- 5. Current Trends
4. Comparisons
- 1. RFID versus Contactless Smart Cards
- 1. Common Grounds
- 2. Differences
5. Going Forward
- 1. What Does The Future Hold
- 1. Conclusion

