Tech News: WorldVentures, NXT-ID (NASDAQ: $NXTD)
Reveal SmartCard User Interface Features in Development
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New innovation to allow WorldVentures DreamTrips™ Members to earn
restaurant points to use towards purchase of vacations.
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DreamTrips Members to experience more engaged and convenient way to
travel with one smart card.
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UI to feature touch controls, multiple notification methods,
connectivity to services, and power-saving states.
PLANO, Texas - May 31, 2016 (Investorideas.com
Newswire) WorldVentures™, a privately held leading direct seller of vacation
and entertainment club memberships and Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company, today
revealed some of the user interface (UI) features for the new SmartCard in
development with Connecticut-based Nxt-ID, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTD) (NXTDW), a company focused on the growing m-commerce market. The
SmartCard's UI is being customized with features that include:
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Ease of touch controls
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Convenience of multiple notification and alert
methods
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Connectivity to enable the performance of certain
services between a SmartCard and a connected device or mobile application
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Various power-saving states to optimize battery
longevity and simply user interaction
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An inactive "locked" state
The SmartCard, customized exclusively by Nxt-ID for
WorldVentures DreamTrips Members, currently numbered at over 500,000 worldwide
and growing, is intended to allow Members to:
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Load up to 10 records (credit cards, loyalty cards,
identity cards, and other data); additional records may be stored on
WorldVentures's DreamTrips mobile app and interchanged with the records on the
SmartCard at the election of a Member
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Use as a payment method in the same way as a credit
card, where accepted
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Earn points at select restaurants worldwide that
can be used towards DreamTrips vacations
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Engage and interact socially with other DreamTrips
Members worldwide through its communication features
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Beta cards are currently in testing. It is expected
that the SmartCards will be made available to the entire DreamTrips membership
later this year.
The strategic alliance with Nxt-ID supports
WorldVentures's mission to help its Independent Representatives and DreamTrips
Members get more fun, freedom and fulfillment in their lives. "In this
high-tech, hyper-connected world, we are enabling people to use technology in a
more powerful and compelling way," said Wayne Nugent, WorldVentures
Founder and Chief Visionary Officer. "And our Independent Representatives
will be able to bring this exciting new innovation to travelers all over the
world, making their experiences richer, safer, and more engaging and
rewarding."
WorldVentures fosters an environment where
independent-minded entrepreneurs can build their own businesses, set their own
direction and make a living…living!® "We're very excited to see this new
UI development," said Dan Stammen, WorldVentures Chief Executive Officer.
"Our collaboration with the Nxt-ID executive and technology teams not only
sets WorldVentures apart in the direct selling industry, but will allow us to
develop the most technologically advanced human networking interactions through
new products while continuously enhancing our current product set."
WorldVentures introduced the initial concept at its
UNITED annual conference Jan. 15-17, 2016 in Orlando, Fla. "This year
marks our company's 10th anniversary," muses Nugent, "and as we enter
into the next decade this is merely the first step in our alliance with Nxt-ID
to use our direct marketing model to bring exciting innovations, business
opportunities and one-of-a-kind experiences to our Members worldwide."
Other UI developments are expected to be released
in the coming weeks.
About WorldVentures
WorldVentures Marketing, LLC, a privately held
company based in Plano, Tex., is a global travel club that sells memberships
providing a diverse set of lifestyle products and experiences. The company uses
the direct sales model to go to market with active Representatives and Members
in 29 countries. http://worldventures.com
About Nxt-ID, Inc.
Nxt-ID, Inc. is focused on the growing m-commerce
market, launching its innovative MobileBio suite of biometric solutions that
secure consumers' mobile platforms led by Wocket, a next generation smart
wallet designed to replace all the cards in your wallet. http://nxt-id.com/
Media Contact, WorldVentures:
Connie Glover
Manager, Public Relations
World Ventures Holdings, LLC
c: 214.726.2567
cglover@worldventures.com
Manager, Public Relations
World Ventures Holdings, LLC
c: 214.726.2567
cglover@worldventures.com
Media Contact, Nxt-ID, Inc.:
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