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Showcase Enhances Public Certification Super App

Showcase Inc., located in Minato City, Tokyo, has recently announced an expansion of the features in its innovative digital app, the Public Certification Super App. This app integrates a variety of IC applications related to My Number Cards, making it easier for businesses and customers to connect through its DX cloud services. The new enhancements allow the app to support not only My Number Cards but also driver's licenses, residence cards, and special permanent resident certificates, significantly improving convenience for identity verification.

New Features Added

The updated Public Certification Super App now allows for IC reading capabilities for a wider range of identification documents, including:

• - Driver's License
• - Residence Card
• - Special Permanent Resident Certificate

This broadens access for users who may not possess a My Number Card, including foreign nationals, thus catering to a diverse audience. By utilizing this app, businesses can establish a comprehensive identity verification flow that accommodates multiple forms of identification, potentially reducing costs associated with individual system development.

Risks Mitigated

Additionally, the integration of IC chip reading technology minimizes the risk of fraudulent use that can arise from visually undetectable forged documents. This technological advancement enhances the overall security of online services.

Practical Applications

The Public Certification Super App serves various practical applications such as:

• - Opening bank or securities accounts.
• - Engaging in non-face-to-face transactions for rental or sharing services.
• - Completing administrative procedures.
• - Verifying identity for e-commerce and online payments.
• - Carrying out enrollment procedures at educational institutions.

Users can smoothly finalize their identity verification using the identification documents they have on hand, enabling businesses to deliver efficient and secure online services.

What is the Public Certification Super App?

The Public Certification Super App is a digital platform that allows businesses to manage and utilize various IC applications related to My Number Cards without the need for complex development processes. By leveraging the services of ProTech ID Checker provided by Showcase, businesses can incorporate identity verification and public personal authentication functionalities tailored to their unique use cases. Therefore, it aids companies in reducing development efforts and operational costs while enhancing user convenience.

ProTech ID Checker

Showcase also offers an online identity verification/eKYC tool called ProTech ID Checker. This SaaS-based service allows for the completion of identity verification online, suitable for scenarios like opening bank accounts, signing mobile phone contracts, or registering accounts for various services.

The ProTech ID Checker employs My Number Card’s IC chip for public personal authentication (JPKI) along with selfie verification and document matching. Therefore, it ensures a smooth identity verification process conducted via smartphones or the web. By integrating biometric authentication, AI assessments, and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technologies, the system achieves a completion rate of over 95%. This significantly minimizes user dropouts caused by complex input processes.

This service complies with various regulations, such as the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds, and has been adopted by over 350 companies across different industries, including financial institutions, pawn shops, legal professionals, and e-commerce sectors.

Awards and Recognition

• - Received the Security Award at the Nikkei xTECH EXPO AWARD 2019.
• - Complies with revised regulations of the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds.
• - Holds several patents related to its identity verification solutions.
• - Acknowledged with the Advanced Technology Award in the ASPIC IoT, AI, and Cloud Awards 2020.

Company Overview

Showcase Inc.

• - President: Junichi Hirano
• - Location: 1-9-9 Roppongi, Roppongi First Building 14F, Minato City, Tokyo
• - Established: February 1, 1996
• - Stock Exchange: Tokyo Stock Exchange, Standard Market
• - Stock Code: 3909
• - Corporate Website: Showcase

Showcase aims to enhance happiness by eliminating discomforts experienced by individuals through its robust technologies, ultimately leading to greater satisfaction and joy for its users.