Friday, May 28, 2010

Live Checking Cards Could Help You Monitor Banking Accounts at a Glance

Mobile banking apps are so last year. Concept designers Kim Jin-Yi, Yoon Jin-Young, Lee Jun-Kyo, and Lee Young-Ho have collaborated to create the Live Checking Card, which won the prestigious Red Dot design VGP-BPS8 award for 2009 in the productivity category. Employing a thin E-Ink display and gleaning power from ambient light around it, these cards allow consumers to check the balances of a given account at a glance on the surface of the card, eliminating the need toVGP-BPS8A check in with your bank via phone or web. The card is even smart enough to warn you if funds are low; its edge will glow blue when you’re within your spending limit, and red if you’re in danger of overdrawing. As this project is only in preliminary concept stages, the implications of ubiquitous Live Checking Cards are still uncertain. VGP-BPS8B Without proper safety precautions, for example, would-be thieves could potentially have an easy time figuring out if your accounts are worth robbing. Proper implementation, however, could allow budget-conscious consumers to enjoy sony battery at-a-glance balance checks using a proper privacy filter.


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