Quebec RFID Driver License

Quebec launches its RFID-enabled driver license to improve the Canadian border-crossing experience. ...

... "The Quebec Enhanced Driver License has both a scannable bar code and an embedded electronic chip. The chip transmits a number that gives border agents access to data about the license holder ... " ...

Via The Press Republican: Quebec license

Unclonable RFID Chip uses PUF Technology

Verayo introduces the unclonable silicon chip to the market. These silicon chips are enabled by Physical Unclonable Functions (PUF) technology. ...

... "PUF is like a biometrics technology for silicon chips. It extracts a type of electronic DNA or fingerprint that is unique to each silicon chip, and uses it for authentication and security applications. It is effectively impossible to model or copy the electronic DNA in another chip, which makes PUF-based solutions more secure and robust. PUF technology was invented at MIT and Verayo has the worldwide exclusive license to develop and market PUF-based silicon chips. " ...

Via Verayo: Unclonable Silicon Chips

Australia RFID Trials

Australia RFID pilots continue at higher power levels, while the current rules are at lower target levels. ...

... "Technology standards group GS1 Australia says it has been granted an extension to its scientific licence allowing the use of radio frequency devices with up to 4 Watt of power. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has allowed trials of the ultra high frequency (UHF) RFID tags, despite a current ruling which limits RFID power to 1 Watt. " ...

Via Queensland Business Review: World-standard RFID

Honeywell Licenses Intermec RFID Patents

Honeywell licenses Intermec's RFID patents to gain access to portable RFID reader technology. ...

... "Honeywell joins 22 other licensees under Intermec's RFID patents, including Accu-sort, Avery Dennison, AWID, Cisco, Datamax, EM Micro, Feig Electronics, Hand Held Products, LXE, Motorola, Philips Semiconductor, PSC, Psion Teklogix, Sato, Sharp Corp., Symbol Technologies, Texas Instruments, Thingmagic, Toppan Printing, Tyco, Transcore and Zebra Technologies. " ...

Via Intermec: RFID Patent Licenses