A Smart Card Day in Paris - Chip Technology - CIO Magazine May 1,2003
IN PARIS, IT'S HARD to imagine a day without smart cards. Invented in France in 1979, the small plastic cards get their brains from a computer chip that can be programmed to allow consumers to chat on their cell phones, buy baguettes and ride the metro. Equipped with a password, they can be used as security devices at office complexes and military bases.Posted by ejnorlin at May 4, 2003 04:32 PM