Wednesday 14 June 2017

Fuze Card - The All In One Smart Card






The Fuze card, as it's name suggests, fuses all of your cards into one multi-card which has the same dimensions as a regular credit card. The card is currently being developed by BrilliantTS and is set to be released officially in January of 2018. The product can be pre-ordered at a discounted price via their IndieGoGo Campaign which has 10 days left and has already raised over US 1.4 million from over 8000 backers. All pre-orders are inclusive of the portable battery charger and card reader accessories.

How does it work?


The Fuze card features a re-writable EMV chip which can store data for up to 30 personal cards. The cards which can be stored include:

  • Debit Cards
  • Credit Cards
  • Membership Cards
  • Gift Cards 
  • Electronic ID

    To store the various cards, one simply attaches the card reader to a smartphone after pairing it with the Fuze Card and installing the supporting application. The user then swipes the cards using the card reader which saves card's the data onto the mobile app and is registered onto the Fuze Card. The user can cycle through saved cards using the touch button interface and E-paper display. Once the desired card is obtained, the card can be locked and used as a regular magnetic strip card. the card can also be powered on and off to conserve battery time and set password protection for security purposes.

Features


  • Stores up to 30 cards
  • 30 day battery life
  • Bluetooth connectivity with smart phones
  • Fast wipe security
  • Remote card tracking
  • EMV chip
  • E-Paper display
  • Easy touch buttons for user interface
  • Password protection


     The idea of an all in one smart card technology is personally welcomed since, with the fashion trends nowadays, it is fairly difficult to find a pair jeans with pockets deep enough to fit my wallet which is currently bulging with numerous cards. However it is recommended to wait until this product is successfully released before purchasing as similar companies have tried and failed in the past such as Coin and Plastyc. Additionally the Fuze Card features are not fully functional since agreements are still in progress with banking institutions concerning the use of the EMV chip technology with existing banking systems. Despite this, it should be noted that the Fuze Card seems promising compared to its predecessors due to its EMV technology and design which could potentially revolutionize consumers' card transaction experiences in the near future. For more information and full specifications of the Fuze Card click here.







"One card to rule them all"- Fuze Card
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  1. Unknown14 June 2017 at 12:04

    Great post! I agree with waiting for it to be fully approved and adopted by banking systems throughout the world. How does it differentiate from Plastyc, Coin and Stratos? I also believe the old adage of " if man can make it, man can break it". There is nothing like true security, only vigilance.

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    1. Unknown15 June 2017 at 06:13

      Hi Jesse, thanks for the feedback and I totally agree that security is critical with this kind of technology. Actually the main difference between the Fuze and Plastyc, Coin, Stratos and Swype are based on security. The Fuze card sought to take it up a notch by adding card tracking and card erase features together with a security pin/password when compared to the others which featured only password/pin protection. The Fuze is also advertised to be more efficient (98% readability) and user friendly than its predecessors. I think the reason the previous cards failed was because these start up companies couldn't properly manage the logistics of launching their product and may have mismanaged funds since most pre-ordering consumers never received their cards. A few of the companies were also bought out and their operations were discontinued by the new owners (reason unknown). The Fuze team stated that all the money from their IndieGogo campaign will go towards shipping and not R&D so they seem to have a better chance at succeeding in my eyes. But there is always a risk, risks associated with the product and with the company as well. Guess we will have to wait and see what will happen with Fuze after its launch.

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  2. Unknown14 June 2017 at 14:30

    Really informative! Useful information! Looking forward to more posts😃

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  3. Farisha Amy Mohammed14 June 2017 at 15:31

    Great read but a bit apprehensive about the security of the whole thing.

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    1. Unknown15 June 2017 at 06:16

      Thank you! I share your feelings as well. Pre-ordering new tech products can be a risky thing. It's much safer to get them after it's released and all the bugs are rectified.

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  4. Unknown15 June 2017 at 16:53

    This looks really cool

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  5. Unknown16 June 2017 at 06:15

    Thanks man!!

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  6. All About Plants26 June 2017 at 05:03

    Great info!!

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  7. Unknown15 July 2017 at 21:16

    Great post, pretty innovative information. Forward thinking. The cyber crime aspect is my only concern. And well of course losing the card lol

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    1. Unknown28 July 2017 at 18:38

      That's the biggest downside...you lose this card you lose all your cards lol

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