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Smart card research, 1982
Smart card research by British computer scientists at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), Teddington, UK. At left is Donald Davies (1924-2000) of the NPL, holding a Tokens and Transactions Control Consortium (TTCC) card. At centre is Peter Hawkes of the British Technology Group (BTG), holding a CP8 smart card. At lower right is Wyn L. Price of the NPL, sitting in front of Intel System 80/20 computers. In the 1980s, Davies led the NPL work on the TTCC carried out jointly with the BTG. Both Hawkes and Davies received a lifetime achievement award in 2001 from the smart card industry. Photographed in 1982
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1900s 1980s 1982 Bank Card Cards Communications Computer Computer Science Computer Scientist Computers Computing Credit Card Data Transmission Electronic Electronics National Physical Laboratory Office Pioneer Pioneering Pioneers Radio Frequency Identification Researcher Researchers Rfid Smart Card Talk Talking Telecommunications Welsh Confer Conferring Laboratory Protocol
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This print captures a significant moment in the history of smart card research. Taken in 1982 at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in Teddington, UK, it showcases three pioneering British computer scientists who played instrumental roles in advancing this groundbreaking technology. On the left-hand side stands Donald Davies, an esteemed member of NPL, proudly holding a Tokens and Transactions Control Consortium (TTCC) card. Positioned beside him is Peter Hawkes from the British Technology Group (BTG), clutching a CP8 smart card. Completing the trio is Wyn L. Price of NPL, seated confidently before Intel System 80/20 computers. During this era, Davies spearheaded NPL's work on TTCC alongside BTG. Their collaboration led to remarkable advancements in smart card technology that would revolutionize data transmission and communication systems worldwide. The significance of their contributions was recognized when both Hawkes and Davies received lifetime achievement awards from the smart card industry in 2001. This photograph serves as a testament to their invaluable work and enduring legacy. With its historical charm and portrayal of these brilliant minds conferring amidst early computers, this image encapsulates an important chapter in technological development. It symbolizes not only their individual achievements but also highlights the collaborative efforts that drove innovation during this pivotal period. Science Photo Library has once again captured a powerful visual representation of scientific progress with this remarkable photo print.
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