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To: Helgo Wiberg who wrote (1521)	3/21/1999 11:08:00 AM
From: Chad Beemer	Respond to of 3436

I understand Motorola is one of three major companies that is involved with the Smart Card in Europe. I have been following for over a year now a small company called Nanopierce Technologies (NPCT) that seems have a PI technology that may be very useful in the production of Smart Cards. Check out this last news release and writeup I just found. Nanopierce Technologies, Inc. Announces Prismark Study DENVER, March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanopierce Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: NPCT - news) today announced that it has engaged the prestigious electronics industry consulting firm of Prismark Partners, LLC of Cold Spring Harbor, New York to prepare a report for the Company based upon a multi-client industry study Prismark is conducting. The study is specifically targeted at the technology of and market for RF ID Tags and Smart Labels and will be customized for the Company to include Smart Cards. The Company is sponsoring the study with several other major industry leaders. Dr. Herbert J. Neuhaus, Executive Vice President of Technology and Marketing, said, ''We feel very fortunate to retain an organization with the international reputation and recognized excellence of Prismark to assist the Company's entry into one of the most exciting and largest markets in the electronics field. The Company believes that its technology will have a major application in this explosive growth industry.'' Nanopierce owns eleven patents, six pending patent applications, two patent applications in preparation and other intellectual properties, relating to its Nanopierce Connection System (NCS). This advanced system is designed to provide a significant improvement over conventional electrical and mechanical interconnection methods for high-density circuit boards, components, sockets, connectors, semiconductor packaging and electronic systems. For further information please contact Nanopierce Technologies, Inc. at 303-592-1010. SOURCE: Nanopierce Technologies, Inc. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- >From Smart Card International website at: smartcardintl.com Did you know that by the year 2001, 4 billion Smart Cards will be in use? Some Smart Card Interesting Facts! They cannot be used by others if your card is lost or stolen. Information, data and e-mail, can be sent safely, privately and securely by telephone or computer with a Smart Card. They provide a secured identification system, including a PIN number, fingerprint, photograph, voice, or retina scan, right on the card, for instant verification. Money for purchases can be downloaded from a bank account by cell phone or computer, televisions, participating ATMs from anywhere in the world on to a Smart Card. Purchases will soon be able to be made through the Internet, televisions and telephones without having to give your credit card number. All medical records, including x-rays, health insurance and medical benefits can be stored on Smart Cards. Campus Smart Cards are being used to hold student identification, tuition and grades, as well as money for on- and off- campus purchases, phone calls and public transportation. Food stamps and other government benefits are now being distributed on Smart Cards. A Smart Card can be used for identification, entry into hotel rooms, for purchases, international phone calls, reservations, any travel arrangements. Just to mention a few!