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Osaifu Keitai is increasingly popular in Japan, estimated to be used by 20 million people in Japan in several years' time, beyond its targeted 18 million. For your information, "osaifu" means "wallet" while "keitai" stands for "mobile phone". Put them together and they represent mobile phone wallet.

Still clueless about it? Well, this gadget is one of the latest technology invented by the Japanese. Not only does it serve the functions of a normal mobile phone, it also allows users to make purchases and payments via the use of osaifu keitai (OK). In other words, it acts as electronic money for users.

Take for example having a meal at Mac before taking a flight to America. Pass your OK to the waiter behind the Mac counter and have your account debited. Rushing to catch your flight after that meal? Get your air ticket from the counter through the same process and you are ready to take your flight. All of which happen within seconds, both time efficient and convenient. No hassle in digging for loose change or standing in long queues. Similar to our Ez-link system for boarding trains and buses.

Wouldn't it be great if Singapore introduces such a system? A hefty sum of money will definitely be required to install this system which stretches across the island. Perhaps a possibility in the future but certainly not under this current generation.

Advanced a country Singapore may be, but in terms of technology, she is still a far cry from Japan. And to introduce this system, will the growing 4.5 million population agree unanimously? Without doubt, not. Unless the government is autocratic in this matter, it will not push forward with the current society still preferring the use of paper money.

Talking about all the pros of osaifu keitai, i believe there are some cons to it as well. Since it is has become a basic necessity for the people, what happens if they misplace it? What happens if the system has been tampered with? What happens if they exceed their spending limit? All the burning questions raving in my mind... So is this piece of technology actually that good and will it be accepted by Singapore in the future?




	Monday, August 27, 2007 Osaifu Keitai Osaifu Keitai is increasingly popular in Japan, estimated to be used by 20 million people in Japan in several years' time, beyond its targeted 18 million. For your information, "osaifu" means "wallet" while "keitai" stands for "mobile phone". Put them together and they represent mobile phone wallet. Still clueless about it? Well, this gadget is one of the latest technology invented by the Japanese. Not only does it serve the functions of a normal mobile phone, it also allows users to make purchases and payments via the use of osaifu keitai (OK). In other words, it acts as electronic money for users. Take for example having a meal at Mac before taking a flight to America. Pass your OK to the waiter behind the Mac counter and have your account debited. Rushing to catch your flight after that meal? Get your air ticket from the counter through the same process and you are ready to take your flight. All of which happen within seconds, both time efficient and convenient. No hassle in digging for loose change or standing in long queues. Similar to our Ez-link system for boarding trains and buses. Wouldn't it be great if Singapore introduces such a system? A hefty sum of money will definitely be required to install this system which stretches across the island. Perhaps a possibility in the future but certainly not under this current generation. Advanced a country Singapore may be, but in terms of technology, she is still a far cry from Japan. And to introduce this system, will the growing 4.5 million population agree unanimously? Without doubt, not. Unless the government is autocratic in this matter, it will not push forward with the current society still preferring the use of paper money. Talking about all the pros of osaifu keitai, i believe there are some cons to it as well. Since it is has become a basic necessity for the people, what happens if they misplace it? What happens if the system has been tampered with? What happens if they exceed their spending limit? All the burning questions raving in my mind... So is this piece of technology actually that good and will it be accepted by Singapore in the future? Posted by Lynette at 5:21 PM		Me Lynette Lee Capricorn NTU (NBS) Loves Family Friends Food Tennis Wishes Healthy family and friends Do voluntary work More clothes and shoes! Chat Past September 2005 October 2005 November 2005 December 2005 January 2006 February 2006 March 2006 April 2006 May 2006 June 2006 July 2006 August 2006 September 2006 October 2006 November 2006 December 2006 January 2007 February 2007 March 2007 April 2007 May 2007 June 2007 July 2007 August 2007 September 2007 October 2007 November 2007 December 2007 January 2008 February 2008 March 2008 April 2008 May 2008 June 2008 July 2008 August 2008 September 2008 October 2008 November 2008 December 2008 January 2009 February 2009 March 2009 April 2009 May 2009 June 2009 July 2009 August 2009 Dar'links Links Baoyi Dave Dezhi Dickson Edison Elaine Erwin Huiling Jocelyn Leonard Mingyang Pamela Qiqi Sinned Stephie Teresa Weisiong Yizhen My New Blog Friend credits Designer Eric Sim Pictures Foto Decadent Brushes and Textures Hybrid Genesis, Misprinted- Type, and Eric Sim Pattern Squidfingers