The creators of the Coin - electronic credit card designed to replace all the plastic card - announced the launch of an expanded testing gadget. In the coming weeks, the program will be joined by 10,000 cheloek that will use new product instead of traditional banking and discount cards. Test innovative invention takes place in San Francisco.
The device is equipped with a built-in battery Coin and card reader for smartphones. Drawing through a card reader all your credit cards, the person maintains a record of their memories iPhone. After entering the data, the user must also using a special application to photograph loaded into the memory card and manually enter the information needed for future payments.
To switch between the stored memory cards Coin has a special touch button and a small display. When choosing a credit card for payment of its designation is displayed on the screen, there is indicated expiration date. To transfer money, Coin connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth for authentication and data. iPhone does not allow to leave or lose electronic score card and the alarm in the event that the person moves away from the gadget more than 10 meters.
According to the developers, the gadget has successfully passed initial tests. Members Coin use the device in 85% of establishments in San Francisco. The disadvantages of the system include the fact that forgetting iPhone at home, people will not be able to use their cards. In addition, the cost of "smart" credit is high enough.
It was originally planned that Coin will this summer, but now postponed to the spring of 2015 the. The cost of the gadget is $ 100 , advance bookings gadget costs $ 55.