Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) is pleased to announce the development of the world’s first microSD card integrated with a high security IC Chip running the MULTOS smart card operating system. The MULTOS chip mounted on the newly developed microSD card has already been adopted in a smart card format for uses including cash cards, credit cards, electronic cash, loyalty cards services and network authentication. The microSD card is also used in a variety of electronic devices, including mobile equipment, such as mobile phones and digital cameras. By loading electronic devices with the microSD card integrated with the MULTOS chip, it is possible to carry out higher security authentication and payment functions, while using existing applications in an effective manner.

[Product Summary and Features]
By loading mobile devices, such as mobile phones and notebook computers with the newly developed microSD card, it becomes possible for consumers to make use of network based services in a safer and more convenient manner.

1. High level safety as a result of mounting a high security IC chip
The IC chip used in the newly developed card maintains superior confidentiality making external analysis difficult, be supporting 2048 bit RSA encryption (*1,) Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) (*2,) and Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) 256 (*3,) which are more sophisticated encryption codes than many in use at the present time. It is also possible to install on the card high security applications, including financial applications, such as electronic cash, credit cards and loyalty card applications, along with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI*4) applications used in network authentication.

2. Improving mobile equipment functionality
By making use of the newly developed card, it becomes possible to add functionalities such as authentication, payment and encryption for mobile devices. As long as the equipment used includes a microSD slot, it is possible to utilize services which have so far required smart cards and dedicated smart card terminals.

3. Can be used as a high security outboard recorder
It is possible to safely record and protect critical data stored in a 2GB volume Flash memory.

[Example of Expected Uses]
1. Network security device for mobile equipment
* When accessing a members-only site from a mobile terminal, it is possible to safely log on by making use of the high security electronic signature functionality of card.
* The new card enables safe online shopping when using electronic cash and loyalty card applications.
* By using the newly developed card as a means of authenticating the user, it is possible to control access to billable services, such as pay-per-view.

2. Removable media as a bridge between different devices
* The newly developed card is small, easy to transport and convenient. Data stored in the card can be safely used on other electronic equipment, meaning the newly developed card can be used as a substitute for USB memory when transporting confidential documentation.
* As long as the data is stored in the new card, data leaks can be prevented even when using low-cost net-book type computers not compatible with thin-clients.
* looking ahead, when replacing equipment such as smart phones with smart card emulation capability, it will be possible to use the newly developed card as media for the mass transport of applications used on that smart phone, along with smart card data to another device. The new card also holds promise as a media for transporting copyright protected programming data recorded in the home to mobile phones and portable video players for viewing.

3. System storage device for electronic devices
* It is possible to use the newly developed card in place of a hard-disk for storing the OS and applications for use in electronic devices. By storing the critical data needed for activation and operation in the IC chip, it becomes possible to prevent software piracy. And as the new card comes in a small microSD card format, it will be possible to use the card on smaller micro-electronic devices than at present, while it is also expected to offer technical advantages to electronic devices.

[Specifications]
MicroSD interface (compatible with SD Association standards)
Flash memory: 2GB
EEPROM: 36KB
Encryption: RSA 2048bit, SHA256 etc
Transmission protocol: T=0, T=1
OS: MULTOS
Other features: PKI applications as standard ROM mounting

[Future Developments]
In addition to using the newly developed high security microSD card in market research and marketing activities, in the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2010 DNP also plans to improve security on computers used outside company premises, and conduct feasibility tests regarding the prevention of data leaks. DNP will use the information gained in these tests to enhance our product lineup in line with market and consumer needs. And in order to be able to respond to various IC application downloads using mobile devices and networks, DNP will also enhance its network-based smart card data management service – Card Data Management Service (CDMS), and provide in the development, operation and consulting services to deploy upper layer applications.
DNP targets sales of approximately ¥5.0 billion by the year ending March 31, 2013 from high security microSD cards and peripheral businesses.
This newly developed product will be displayed at CARTES & IDentification 2009 to be held in Paris, France from November 17 to November 19.