BBC: Smart card aims to fight fraud

[Charles Lindsey]

	On Tue, 12 Mar 2002 14:14:58 +0000
	Andrew Marlow <apm35@student.open.ac.uk> said...

> "The LCD display on the card would also let you receive text messages
> about special offers, perhaps a free soft drink in a fast-food restaurant
> or an upgrade to first class when seats are available"

Never mind about that. Does this card really have an LCD on board? If
so, then I can foresee numerous advantages (like it could confirm at
least the amount you were committing yourself to pay when you used the
card to sign that digital cheque).

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