Coin (Coin)
Honestly, this is the first gadget in the broad sense of the word, which I decided to purchase.
But first things first.
')
Q: What is Coin?
A: This is a device that can replace all your cards with a magnetic stripe (debit cards, credit cards, discount, club and bonus cards). Instead of all these cards you only need to wear Coin.
A video is worth a thousand words, but if it’s short, we put the cards in Coin, use the button on Coin to select the desired card (on the small display we see what we have chosen). Next, use Coin as a regular magnetic stripe card.
Q: How to put my cards in memory of Coin?
A: With the help of a small device connected to a smartphone and a special mobile application. Attached the device, held a map, photographed her phone. Everything, the card got to Coin.
Q: Lope?
A: $ 100. For early birds - $ 50.
Q: Where to get?
A: Order through the website.
Q: What is visible on the display?
A: Last 4 digits of the card, end date and CVV
Q: Where can I use?
A: Wherever cards are used, including ATMs.
Q: And outside the US?
A: Not always. The card does not have a chip. If the chip is required, nothing will come of it. But planned and Coin with the chip.
Q: And what, is it really as big as a regular map?
A: Yeah. 80.5 mm x 54 mm x 0.84 mm
Q: Only black?
A: Bye yes.
Q: How many cards will fit into the memory?
A: Mobile application - unlimited, Coin itself - up to 8 pieces.
Q: What platforms will the application be under?
: iOS, Android (if there is a demand - perhaps, Windows).
Q: Is it possible to accidentally change the active card?
A: We designed the button so that it did not happen. You can drop it, sit on it, hold it or insert it into the terminal - that's okay.
Q: Do I need to take the phone with me to use Coin?
Oh no. Coin works independently.
Q: Is it safe?
A: Our servers, mobile application and Coin itself use 128 and 256-bit encryption for all communications (http and bluetooch). In addition, the built-in bluetooth will allow the phone to warn you if you move away from Coin for a certain distance.
Q: And if the Coin is lost or stolen?
A: In the mobile application, you can set a period of time after which the lost Coin is automatically deactivated.
Q: Is there a password there?
A: Your account is password protected, and the mobile app asks for a password before giving access to sensitive information.
Q: You can pin Coin?
A: No, but it doesn't seem necessary. It deactivates itself after a certain time, if it loses contact with the phone.
Q: And if the phone is discharged or will be in airplane mode? Can I use Coin?
A: Yes, but it can lock up after a while, and then you have to unlock it from the phone before use.
Q: What happens when I lose my phone?
A: It will be possible to install the application on a new phone and associate it with the old Coin.
Q: How long does Coin work, do I need to recharge it?
A: Must work for two years, after which it will have to be replaced. Cannot be charged.
Q: Doesn’t the bluetooth battery eat faster?
A: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE, low-power bluetooth) consumes little, communication with the phone is highly optimized.
Q: Is it protected from moisture?
A: If you spill water, it will not be terrible, but you do not need to lower it entirely into water.
Q: When ??
A: In the summer of 2014.
Coin has a referral program in which every customer can participate. The maximum you can earn is $ 50, i.e. the cost of the card itself.
But first things first.
')
Q: What is Coin?
A: This is a device that can replace all your cards with a magnetic stripe (debit cards, credit cards, discount, club and bonus cards). Instead of all these cards you only need to wear Coin.
A video is worth a thousand words, but if it’s short, we put the cards in Coin, use the button on Coin to select the desired card (on the small display we see what we have chosen). Next, use Coin as a regular magnetic stripe card.
Q: How to put my cards in memory of Coin?
A: With the help of a small device connected to a smartphone and a special mobile application. Attached the device, held a map, photographed her phone. Everything, the card got to Coin.
Q: Lope?
A: $ 100. For early birds - $ 50.
Q: Where to get?
A: Order through the website.
Q: What is visible on the display?
A: Last 4 digits of the card, end date and CVV
Q: Where can I use?
A: Wherever cards are used, including ATMs.
Q: And outside the US?
A: Not always. The card does not have a chip. If the chip is required, nothing will come of it. But planned and Coin with the chip.
Q: And what, is it really as big as a regular map?
A: Yeah. 80.5 mm x 54 mm x 0.84 mm
Q: Only black?
A: Bye yes.
Q: How many cards will fit into the memory?
A: Mobile application - unlimited, Coin itself - up to 8 pieces.
Q: What platforms will the application be under?
: iOS, Android (if there is a demand - perhaps, Windows).
Q: Is it possible to accidentally change the active card?
A: We designed the button so that it did not happen. You can drop it, sit on it, hold it or insert it into the terminal - that's okay.
Q: Do I need to take the phone with me to use Coin?
Oh no. Coin works independently.
Q: Is it safe?
A: Our servers, mobile application and Coin itself use 128 and 256-bit encryption for all communications (http and bluetooch). In addition, the built-in bluetooth will allow the phone to warn you if you move away from Coin for a certain distance.
Q: And if the Coin is lost or stolen?
A: In the mobile application, you can set a period of time after which the lost Coin is automatically deactivated.
Q: Is there a password there?
A: Your account is password protected, and the mobile app asks for a password before giving access to sensitive information.
Q: You can pin Coin?
A: No, but it doesn't seem necessary. It deactivates itself after a certain time, if it loses contact with the phone.
Q: And if the phone is discharged or will be in airplane mode? Can I use Coin?
A: Yes, but it can lock up after a while, and then you have to unlock it from the phone before use.
Q: What happens when I lose my phone?
A: It will be possible to install the application on a new phone and associate it with the old Coin.
Q: How long does Coin work, do I need to recharge it?
A: Must work for two years, after which it will have to be replaced. Cannot be charged.
Q: Doesn’t the bluetooth battery eat faster?
A: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE, low-power bluetooth) consumes little, communication with the phone is highly optimized.
Q: Is it protected from moisture?
A: If you spill water, it will not be terrible, but you do not need to lower it entirely into water.
Q: When ??
A: In the summer of 2014.
Coin has a referral program in which every customer can participate. The maximum you can earn is $ 50, i.e. the cost of the card itself.
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/360863/
All Articles