[quote=spdrun]
As far as Internet banking, I see it more of a replacement for banking by mail, or banking by ATM, than a replacement for cash. And paying by cell phone is just silly, since it requires the phone to be charged and turned on to be able to make a payment. Far better to have a contact-less card, and have the card account be CONTROLLED by an app on the phone.
“That will be twelve sixty-five.”
“Ummmm …. ummm … do you have an outlet?”
“NEXT CUSTOMER!”[/quote]
Ummm…
*Current (today)….
Step 1. Swipe card…
Step 2. Ask cardholder to sign and click “charge”
Step 3. Email receipt confirmation upon confirmation. Verify email
*Near future:Just one word for media center integration and mobile payments….NFC…
*And while we’re on the same subject. Your phone can replace your car keys very soon too.
Bluetooth LE can act as a Key FOB.
