Osaifu-Keitai ( おサイフケータイ , Osaifu-Kētai ) , which means "Wallet Mobile", is the standard mobile payment system in Japan . Osaifu-Keitai services include electronic money , identity card , loyalty card , fare collection of public transits (including railways , buses , and airplanes ), or credit card . The term "Osaifu-Keitai" itself is a registered trademark of NTT Docomo .
3-512: The system was developed by NTT Docomo who released it to the public in 2004 but the system is also supported by other mobile phone operators . It uses Sony 's Mobile FeliCa ICs . FeliCa, developed by Sony, is the standard technology used for Japanese smart cards . Many of these cards accept Osaifu-Keitai (Mobile FeliCa) system as well, or plan to accept it in future. Osaifu-Keitai can provide more convenient services than plastic FeliCa cards. For instance, it can automatically recharge itself via
6-541: The Internet , or provide the latest information. It can also be used as a ticket for an airplane or an event, by downloading an electronic ticket. Unlike plastic cards , a single Osaifu-Keitai phone may accept multiple applications, each equivalent to different cards. Osaifu-Keitai provides many functions on a single mobile phone. Therefore, there is a great risk if the phone is lost, broken, or stolen. Osaifu-Keitai basically functions even without radio transmissions , so
9-461: The applications can not be terminated just by closing a phone account. A user has to contact each service provider to stop all the functions. There are some phones that can lock the functions via a phone call or an E-mail . Since Osaifu-Keitai can function as identity card (such as member card, company card, or keycard ), there is also a risk for those who authenticate it. Mobile phone operator Too Many Requests If you report this error to
#149850