Cubic adds NFC capability to smartphones

Cubic Transportation Systems is to integrate On Track Innovations’ Wave near field communication (NFC) device into its NextWave mobile mass transit platform, adding NFC capability to virtually any smartphone or tablet through the audio jack.
December 19, 2014 Read time: 1 min

378 Cubic Transportation Systems is to integrate On Track Innovations’ Wave near field communication (NFC) device into its NextWave mobile mass transit platform, adding NFC capability to virtually any smartphone or tablet through the audio jack.

Launched in September 2013, Cubic’s NextWave platform simplifies the complexities of deploying mobile services by providing a cloud-based solution that integrates closed- and open-loop contactless fare systems, payment processors, mobile networks, NFC platforms, iOS and Android devices and now oti’s Wave.

Less than half the size of a standard car key fob, On Track Innovations’ Wave device uses the audio jack to add NFC capability to a smartphone or tablet, including iPhones, iPads and Android-based mobile devices. Once configured, it can also operate independently, allowing users to keep the Wave on their keychain to make secure transactions with a simple wave of the device over any NFC reader. The device has received certification from major payment companies, including Visa and MasterCard.

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