Infineon Unveils CALYPSO Move: A Low-Cost, High-Security Solution for Public Transport Ticketing

As part of the Calypso® infrastructure, Infineon’s CALYPSO move is based on open standards, avoiding vendor lock-in and contributing to fair competition and sourcing flexibility. The secured memory is ready to use and serves the low-cost paper ticket segment while meeting the high security requirements of transportation and access systems. In addition, terminal implementation and system upgrade costs are minimized as the solution is also compatible with existing Calypso® Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) systems.

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has launched CALYPSO move, the first secured memory for simple contactless ticketing based on the Calypso basic specification. The technology aims to address the need for sustainable, convenient, and interoperable ticketing solutions in the rapidly expanding market for digital ticketing and smart mobility. CALYPSO move meets the specific requirements of each transport operator and authority, avoiding the use of magnetic stripes, barcodes, and proprietary tickets. The memory is certified to the Common Criteria EAL2+ security standard, providing optimized security and excellent contactless performance for tickets with limited life and usage. Qualified samples of the solution are available for design-in activities, and more information is available at Infineon’s website.

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 10-May-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY), a German semiconductor manufacturer, announces that it has launched CALYPSO™ move, the first secured memory for simple contactless ticketing based on the Calypso® basic specification. With the ever-increasing number of passengers using public transport operators, especially during major events such as football matches and the Olympic Games, there is a growing need for sustainability and convenience in digital ticketing and smart mobility. This transformation requires open standards that enable secure, convenient, and interoperable ticketing solutions with transparency and trust. CALYPSO move meets the specific requirements of each transport operator and authority, avoiding the use of magnetic stripes, barcodes, and proprietary tickets.

“An implementation must take into account numerous specifications developed independently by different companies within the transit community,” said Tolgahan Yildiz, Head of Payment Solutions at Infineon’s Connected Secure Systems Division. “However, to implement a convenient and secured digital ticketing infrastructure that meets stringent requirements, we need open standards, which Infineon is committed to. With CALYPSO move, we are enabling solutions that promote the transition to clean, safe and intelligent mobility across all modes of transportation.”

The Calypso Networks Association (CNA) is a non-profit organization that promotes open systems to support the seamless ticketing needs of consumers. As the governing body for Calypso® technology, CNA brings together members of the transportation, mobility, and services community to exchange ideas, experiences, and requirements. CALYPSO move is compliant with the Calypso® basic specification, a proven and trusted technology standard for ticketing and access control used in over 29 countries and more than 170 cities worldwide, with more than 100 million travel cards shipped in the past five years¹.

“Because travelers’ needs, expectations and behaviors vary widely, it is impossible to address them all with a single ticketing solution,” said Paulo Barreto, Calypso® basic Project Manager of CNA. “That’s why the Calypso® standard supports a broad product portfolio that meets the needs of all travelers, whether regular or occasional, in any configuration, media or system. To further drive the evolution of the digital ticketing market, we believe that this year will be the year of Calypso® basic.”

CALYPSO move is perfectly suited for low-cost limited-use tickets (LUT) and primarily intended for public transport applications, although it may also comply with other potential use cases as specified by CNA such as mass transit, payment, and access. The secured memory is based on open standards, avoiding vendor lock-in and contributing to fair competition and sourcing flexibility. It is also compatible with existing Calypso® Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) systems, minimizing terminal implementation and system upgrade costs. The memory is certified to the Common Criteria EAL2+ (Enhanced Basic) security standard, providing optimized security plus excellent contactless performance for tickets with limited life and usage.

Qualified samples of the CALYPSO move solution are available for design-in activities, and Infineon’s technical team provides support with detailed documentation and training materials. The memory is ready to use and serves the low-cost paper ticket segment while meeting the high security requirements of transportation and access systems. More information is available at https://www.infineon.com/calypsomove.

¹Source: https://calypsonet.org/calypso-worldwide/

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SOURCE: Infineon Technologies AG