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To: tero kuittinen who wrote (2747)	11/17/1999 11:41:00 AM
From: Eric L	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 34857

Tero, Of possible interest. Schlumberger and Oberthur have just rolled out a WIM enabled (RSA Inside) GSM smart cards for wireless communications applications that they say will enable secure transactions via the Internet. Presumably Gemplus and Bull will release similar product offerings shortly. This is an article about Schlumberger's offer: techweb.com This one is on Oberthur's: >> OBERTHUR CARD SYSTEMS LAUNCHES CONNECTIC World's First WIM-Enabled Smart Card; New WAP Identity Module Opens the Door to Secure Wireless Internet Applications 06:02 a.m. Nov 11, 1999 Eastern - LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE) Nov. 11, 1999--Oberthur Card Systems is introducing the world's first Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)-enabled smart card, ConnectIC(R). Using the new card, telecom operators, banks and commercial organizations will have a platform for the rapid introduction of user-friendly and secure WAP-based Internet services and multi- applications. The ConnectIC card is ideal for securing mobile Internet services such as mobile banking, mobile ticketing, as well as providing secure access to corporate intranets. ConnectIC incorporates a special Java(TM) 2.1 applet that performs the WAP Identity Module (WIM) functions as outlined in the proposed WAP WIM specifications. This can be combined with other applications, to create a multi-application environment for additional e-commerce, loyalty, SIM Toolkit and authorized transaction services, as well as Internet browsing. Acting as an ultra-secure, portable storage and identity medium for access to wireless-based Internet services, ConnectIC can store issue-defined connectivity information including IP addresses, dial-up access numbers and homepages, as well as the cardholder's personal information: favorite bookmarks and personal certificates. Charles Damen, WAP Marketing Manager of Oberthur Card Systems explained: "The basic purpose of WIM is to set up safe and confidential Internet browsing on a WAP phone using WTLS (wireless transport layer security) as well as ensuring the authenticity and non-repudiation of the data through the digital signature functionality. "ConnectIC achieves this and much much more. Using RSA encryption, we have developed a WIM complying with JavaCard 2.1, EMV and Open Platform from Visa 2.0 standards, that will act as the foundation for future secure multi-applications. Oberthur Card Systems believes that this will heighten WAP's appeal and help fuel its rapid introduction and end-user demand." Philip Yen, Senior Vice President of Visa International, now a member of the WAP forum, endorses this move: "The rapid growth in mobile phones and other wireless devices, together with the Internet, has opened up a whole new environment in which banks can use their payment cards to truly provide their customers with anytime, anywhere access to services and products. "We welcome the introduction of ConnectIC into this environment. We believe that products that embrace global standards such as Open Platform, provide a secure and flexible route to help facilitate the rapid advancement of WAP services." Flexible in format, ConnectIC comes in a variety of sizes enabling it to be used in everything from dual slot card or dual chip phones to PC-based card readers. Because it is JavaCard 2.1 compliant it provides a "Write once, Run anywhere(TM)" program environment which makes it easy for issuers to develop and introduce new applets and services onto the cards. Oberthur Card Systems has been a member of the WAP Forum since 1998, and has been actively involved in the development of smart card specifications supporting WAP. The resultant WIM specification is likely to be voted in WAP 1.2 specification in November 1999. Copyright 1999, Business Wire << - Eric -

To: tero kuittinen who wrote (2747)	11/17/1999 4:46:00 PM
From: Vanha kettu	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 34857

"10-20 line display in your mobile phone" You must be kidding, Tero? Tell me how you would implement a working calendar (with week/month overview capability etc) within that little display? Second, there are no commonly available tools or knowledge for building apps on those proprietary smart phones you promote. You want to start programming a PDA? Fine, just walk to the nearest book shop (or surf to Amazon) and buy a cheap how-to-in-21-days about the subject. Moreover, tools needed for the job (compilers/kits) won't cost you a fortune if you stay on the commonly available PDAs like CE or Palm.