FeliCa's encryption key is dynamically generated each time mutual authentication is performed, preventing fraud such as impersonation.
The standard is regulated by JICSAP (Japan IC Card System Application Council).
The UK IT security evaluation and certification scheme provides more detail as to the internal architecture of the FeliCa card (RC-S860).
[3] Sony claimed the next generation chip would have a higher performance, reliability and lower power consumption.
Using Osaifu-Keitai, multiple FeliCa systems (such as Suica and Edy) can be accessed from a single mobile phone.
On January 28, 2006, au introduced Mobile Suica which is used primarily on the railway networks owned by JR East.
[8] On September 12, 2017, Apple announced new iPhone 8, iPhone X, and Apple Watch Series 3 models featuring "Global FeliCa", i.e. NFC-F and licensed FeliCa middleware incorporated in all devices sold worldwide, not just ones sold in Japan.
This feature enables support for WAON, Suica, and various other FeliCa-based services through Google Pay and the Osaifu-Keitai system.