AB Circle Japan Showcases Innovative Smartphone Reader Stand to Streamline My Number Card Authentication at Medical Japan Tokyo 2025

Tokyo, Japan – October 2025 – AB Circle, a global provider of smart card-based solutions for secure identification, captivated attendees at the 8th Medical Japan Tokyo (Medical DX/IT Expo) with the debut of its cutting-edge Smartphone Dedicated Reader Stand. Held from October 1–3, 2025, at Makuhari Messe, the event drew over 20,000 medical technology and digital transformation professionals. Yoshio Hayashi, AB Circle Japan’s esteemed representative, delivered a compelling keynote, " Improving Mobile My Number Health Insurance Card Reception Operations", showcasing innovative solutions to revolutionize healthcare reception processes in Japan’s My Number Card ecosystem.

Mr. Hayashi’s presentation tackled critical barriers in adopting smartphone-based My Number Health Insurance Cards. He highlighted the limitations of conventional face recognition terminals, which are optimized for physical cards but struggle with smartphone NFC compatibility. "Unexpected troubles arise when systems aren't built for the mobile era," Hayashi noted. "Our goal is to make authentication as seamless as passing through an automatic gate— fast, reliable, and intuitive."

A centerpiece of the presentation was Smartphone Dedicated Reader Stand, a patented utility model (design registration pending). Engineered to resolve NFC communication challenges, this innovative device ensures seamless scanning across diverse smartphone models and FeliCa-compatible systems like Suica and Pasmo, alongside My Number Cards. Its advanced design overcomes the 4cm proximity limitation of traditional setups, delivering unmatched reliability in high-volume healthcare environments.

Key features include:

• Ergonomic Adjustability: Offers a 20–30-degree angle adjustment to align with counter heights, ensuring comfortable and error-free scanning.
• Broad Compatibility: Works with AB Circle's proprietary products as well as partnered brands, and integrates seamlessly with popular devices like the CIR415A Bluetooth reader for iPad and Android tablets.
• Versatile Placement: Adheres securely to metal tables or counters, ideal for diverse reception setups, from clinics to hospitals.
• Future-Ready Design: Supports the My Number Qualification Confirmation App and is primed for upcoming smartphone-based health insurance card protocols, aligning with Japan’s digital health transformation.

Mr. Hayashi demonstrated how the stand mitigates speed disparities between FeliCa and My Number Card protocols, minimizing errors in busy clinical settings. This innovation promises to enhance operational efficiency, reduce patient wait times, and support Japan’s shift toward digital health records.

To celebrate the expo, AB Circle Japan announced a limited-time promotion from October 1–9, 2025. Customers can enjoy 20% off the CIR315A reader and Smartphone Dedicated Reader Stand, plus 10x loyalty points, exclusively at Rakuten's AB Circle shop. “This isn’t just about technology—it’s about empowering healthcare providers with tools for a frictionless future,” Hayashi emphasized, expressing gratitude to attendees for their enthusiastic response.

AB Circle’s innovations underscore its commitment to advancing secure, efficient, and user-friendly identification solutions. The Smartphone Dedicated Reader Stand positions the company as a pioneer in Japan’s healthcare digitalization, setting a new standard for mobile authentication.

For more information, visit abcircle.com.