# Connected E-Paper ID Badges The Conceptual 'Smart ID Card' by KongTech Design is Adaptable By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-03-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-id-card References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/02/28/plastic-id-cards-are-history-this-smart-id-card-comes-with-its-own-adaptable-e-paper-display/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=plastic-id-cards-are-history-this-smart-id-card-comes-with-its-own-adaptable-e-paper-display) & [kong-tech](https://www.kong-tech.com/)  The conceptual 'Smart ID Card' has been designed by [KongTech Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-tag) as a modernized take on the classic analog ID gadget that will provide users with the ability to optimize their access to essential cards. The device highlights a wearable design that can be used with a lanyard and has an [e-paper display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcool-inkplay) on the front to clearly show the person's image as well as their name and credentials. This display also works as a way to cycle through the various functions of the unit to access payment cards and more. The conceptual 'Smart ID Card' is paired with a USB-C port on the bottom for charging, which will provide up to one week's worth of use per charge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wearable ID Technology:** The rise of wearable ID technology presents opportunities to make identification more efficient and adaptable. - **E-paper Displays:** The use of e-paper displays in ID badges has potential to revolutionize the way we access personal information. - **Integration of Payment Systems:** Integrating payment systems into Smart ID Cards could transform the way we make transactions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Security and Identification:** The security and identification industry can utilize the Smart ID Card technology to create innovative solutions for identification and access control. - **Technology and Electronics:** The technology and electronics industry can work to develop Smart ID Cards that are more robust, versatile and user-friendly. - **Payment and Financial Services:** The payment and financial services industry can take advantage of Smart ID Cards to provide their clients with more efficient and secure ways of making transactions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Conference Badge Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-display.md) - [Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksana.md) - [Digital NFC-Enabled Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchless-nfc-card.md) - [NFC-Enabled Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilo-smart-business-card.md) - [Scannable NFC Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovou-smart-business-card.md) - [Health-Tracking Key Fobs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portal-vital-monitor.md) - [Smartphone Retail Security Tags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-tag.md) - [Magnetic Multi-Functional Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-strap.md) - [Monochromatic AI-Packed Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vetra-orbit-one.md)