The SD Association has already embraced some authentication measures to provide things like secure ebooks, but it’s now looking to go the extra mile with a little help from GlobalPlatform. The two have announced today that they’re collaborating on a standardized smart-chip technology for SD and microSD cards, which they hope will let the memory cards be used for everything from mobile payments and personal ID — including near-field communication — to things like mobile television subscriptions and other customized services. Of course, that’s all still in the earliest stages, and there’s no indication of a timeline for any of it just yet.