Secure NFC RFID Tag

UPM Raflatac introduces RaceTrack NFC RFID tag that demonstrates global performance and improved security. The new product is ISO 14443A compliant and integrates NXP's Mifare UL C integrated circuit. ...

... "The RaceTrack NFC product offers a 1536-bit programmable read-only memory which is electronically erasable (EEPROM), 3DES authentication and cloning protection. These new features make the RaceTrack NFC tag an excellent choice for various NFC and ticketing applications. RaceTrack NFC is also compatible in applications using tags with earlier generation versions of NXP’s Mifare integrated circuits. " ...

Via UPM Raflatac: NFC RFID tag with enhanced security features

CharlieCard RFID Hacks

MIT students detail subway hack strategies ...

Anatomy of Subway Hack, PDF

MiFare RFID Crack

Scientists show that MiFare RFID security can be hacked. ...

... "According to a newly published report by Nicolas Courtois, Karsten Nohl and Sean O'Neil, the encryption can be cracked in a few seconds on PC hardware, without the laborious precalculation of rainbow tables. " ...

Via heise: MiFare Classic RFID

RFID Hacks Encrypted Smartcard

University of Virginia grad student is able to break the security of the RFID chips used in popular transit passes. ...

... "The popular chip that the trio dissected is called the MiFare Classic RFID chip and is manufactured by NXP Semiconductors, a Netherlands-based company. " ...

Via inRichmond: RFID smartcard encryption hacked

Russia RFID Transportation Application: Moscow Metro

UPM Raflatac will supply RFID inlays for contactless passenger tickets on the Moscow Metro. The RFID inlays will be supplied in cooperation with Moscow-based Comvision Russland for ticket converting at JSC Mikron. ...

... "The Moscow Metro is one of the world's most heavily used metro systems, carrying 8.2 million passengers on a normal weekday. The RFID inlays provided by UPM Raflatac will replace the cards with magnetic stripe Moscow Metro is currently using for tickets with a fixed number of journeys. For seasonal tickets, the Moscow Metro is already using contactless RFID smart cards which enable significantly faster entry for passengers. The Moscow Metro was the first metro system in Europe to implement smart cards together with a new type of magnetic card in 1998. In the first stage, the monthly usage of UPM Raflatac HF inlays based on the Mifare Ultralight standard will be 5 million pieces. After a transitional period at the end of summer 2007, usage will rise to approximately 30 million inlays per month. " ...

Via UPM Raflatac: UPM Raflatac supplies RFID inlays for Moscow Metro contactless tickets ...

RFID SmartCards AccessControl ...

ASSA ABLOY Identification Technologies supplies the Cartes conference with RFID-enabled smart card for access control. ...

... "ASSA ABLOY Identification Technologies (ITG) will provide 30,000 contactless smart cards to be used by exhibitors, visitors, VIP guests and the organizers themselves. The cards are manufactured by VisionCard, a leading European card manufacturer based in Austria and part of ITG. Among the special features of the card is the printed antenna, which represents a complementary technology to ITG's other core transponder technologies, wire-embedding, wire-transfer and coil winding. VisionCard's long track record and their expertise in high volume printing allow the company to produce high quality printed antennas very cost efficiently and to connect them to any 13.56 MHz IC module available in the market. The cards for the CARTES exhibition are based on Philips mifare 1k chips. Set up of the access control system at the exhibition has been entrusted to French system integrator Tech-Event. For this application, Tech-Event has chosen RFID reader modules manufactured by ACG Identification Technologies, another ASSA ABLOY ITG company. The reader modules provided by ACG, compatible with multiple ISO standards including ISO 14443A/B and ISO 15693, will be used to read all the entry badges issued for the exhibition. " ...

Via ASSA ABLOY Identification Technologies: CARTES exhibition goes contactless with RFID technology from ASSA ABLOY ITG ...

RFID Sweden National Electronic Passport Initiative ...

RFID support the Swedish Police Department in their national electronic passport initiative. ...

RFID Sweden National Electronic Passport Initiative: Via Arcontia: ACG ID and Arcontia roll out the new passport reader chosen by the Swedish Police Department: 320 contactless readers will form the backbone of the Swedish Police Department’s electronic passport infrastructure ...

... "ACG Identification Technologies, a leading component and technology supplier in the smart card and RFID markets, and Arcontia AB, a contactless smart card reader supplier in RFID markets, announce that their customized passport readers were chosen by Setec and the Swedish Police Department for use within the country’s nationwide electronic passport project. In total, 320 units were installed in local police stations across the country to be used by citizens when collecting their newly issued electronic passports. " ...

ACG Identification Technologies is an independent component and technology supplier serving the entire value chain of smart card and RFIDbased systems. Headquartered in Walluf (Germany), ACG has 21 locations throughout Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Arcontia has been active in the RFID technology since 1996 and is today a developer of a comprehensive range of contactless smart card readers and terminals, complying with ISO14443 A/B and MIFARE standards. The product range addresses e-ticketing and e-government markets as well as the supply chain management and logistics market. Local office is based in Gothenburg, Sweden.

RFID Smart Cards: Norwegian Rail: National eTickets ...

Arcontia supplies RFID smart card solutions to Norwegian Rail in support of national eTicket program. ...

RFID Smart Cards: Norwegian Rail: National eTickets: Via Arcontia: Arcontia rolls out the new e-ticketing reader chosen by Norwegian State Railways (NSB): 1000 contactless smart card readers for the new onboard electronic ticketing system will be the new equipment for train conductors in Norway ...

... "Arcontia AB, a contactless smart card reader supplier in RFID markets, announces that its contactless smart card readers were rolled out to the Norwegian State Railways (NSB) for use within the nationwide electronic e-ticketing project. In total, 1000 pocket PC’s with the attached compact flash readers are to be used by train conductors across the country. The Norwegian company Unified Consulting and Arcontia have been cooperating since February 2005 regarding the implementation of the electronic ticketing issue in the Mobile Terminal system (the MT project) for the Norwegian State Railways. " ...

Arcontia has been active in the RFID technology since 1996 and is today a developer of a comprehensive range of contactless smart card readers and terminals, complying with ISO14443 A/B and MIFARE standards. The product range addresses e-ticketing and e-government markets as well as the supply chain management and logistics market. Local office is based in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Reference on RFID Smart Cards for eTicketing:

Via CIOInsight: Ahead of the Game: Designed by Hewlett-Packard Co., Cisco Systems Inc., and Fortress GB Ltd., the system includes RFID-enabled smart cards that must be scanned at one of the stadium's 84 turnstiles for entry. The smart cards were used by 85,000 fans last season - they are included with season tickets ...

RFID NFC MIFare Module ...

RFID NFC MIFare Module: SYSCAN, ARYGON ANNOUNCE WORLD’S FIRST NFC/MIFARE CORE MODULE ...

NFC RFID technology introduced by partners Syscan Intl and Arygon ...

... "Syscan International Inc. and Arygon AG today announced the September launch of the world’s first NFC/Mifare® Core Module. Delivering convenient wireless connectivity, NFC’s intuitive operation will change the way people interact with technology, ensuring that they can make the most of their environment and reap the full benefits of total connectivity. The universally applicable Module is based on the latest Philips RFID technology and combines all the technical requirements for use in multiple market segments for traditional RFID-based applications. It supports both MIFARE® family (ISO 14443A) and Near Field Communication (NFC) based on ISO18092. " ...

Syscan is a unique supply chain solution provider delivering integrated real time tracking and tracing systems through radio frequency identification (RFID) that help to improve client’s results. Its standardized supply chain solutions include traceability, temperature monitoring and quality control methodologies for the food, pharmaceutical and health care sectors.

Arygon is an innovative German based RFID hard- and software component supplier with in-depth market experience supporting core applications such as access control, electronic payment, logistics, time management and e-ticketing. Next to those traditional RFID applications Arygon focuses on new means of RFID communication.

Alien RFID Reseller STid ...

Alien Technology - Press Releases

... "STid, a multi-technology integrator specialized in sales of RFID readers, today announced a reseller agreement for Alien Technology RFID reader and tag products. Under the agreement, STid will distribute Alien products on a non-exclusive basis in Europe, Mexico and South America." ...

Founded in 1996, STid has specialized in Contactless Identification Technology, and designs, develops and sales RFID readers to target access control, traceability and logistics markets. Its unique market approach based on its technological independence enables STid to offer the widest choice of products operating at the main frequencies (125 kHz, 13.56 MHz and UHF) and compliant with existing chip technologies (Mifare®, ST, INSIDE, EM) and international standards (ISO 15693, EPC, ISO 18000).

Alien Technology Corporation is a leading provider of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) products for global customers in government, retail, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, transportation, and other industries. Using its patented manufacturing process, Fluidic Self Assembly (FSA®), Alien manufactures EPC tags in very high-volumes and at low cost. The company provides a family of RFID readers for a variety of applications including supply chain management, logistics, and anti-counterfeiting, to improve inventory management and reduce operating costs. Alien is an active member of EPCglobal.

Ruggedized RFID: Flexible range of RFID solutions

From Ferret, Australia ... This device, thought to be the world's first fully customisable rugged Auto-ID platform, will further expand DI's RFID product range. ...

Diagnostic Instruments was formed in 1987 to develop hand portable instrumentation based on newly emerging low power electronic components. The company has a history of innovation, recording many technology firsts through the design of specialist performance devices. DI's world class engineering expertise, initially applied to the field of sound and vibration measurement and analysis, has now diversified though design to offer solutions to a much wider audience of customers and applications. As a result, DI can now offer unique handheld instrument & computing platforms and customisation services. Customers are provided with a cost effective and rapid route to market, enabling them to quickly realise their mobile instrumentation design requirements.

DI's data capture platforms are designed to form the basis of your custom Auto ID solution. The fully ruggedized design, combined with integrated barcode and advanced RF scanning options makes them ideal for use in industrial and hazardous environments. X-Scale Instrumentation & Computing Platform... The new X-scale platform will offer a full range of custom options, and provide the basis for your custom product: Di-400. RFID Reader Module Options are Module A - 125 kHz: Philips - Hitag 1, Hitag 2, Hitag S EM Marin - EM400x and Unique Microchip - MCRF200/123; Module B - 134.2 kHz: TI Tiris LF; Module C - 13.56 MHz : (ISO 14443, ISO 15693) Philips - I-Code, I-Code SLI, Mifare TI - TAG-IT , TAG-IT HFI Infinion - SRF55VxxP(My-D), SRF55VxxS STM - SR 716, LRI 512 EM Marin - EM4135 KSW - Tempsense...

RFID NFC Reader: Reader Size Dips Below a Dime

From RFID Journal ... market for readers and tags using Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, as well as its existing transportation and healthcare RFID designs, Innovision ...

Innovision R&T provides a complete portfolio of engineering skills and services to release the potential of low-cost electronic innovation across the RFID sector. An end-to-end involvement in the design and development processes, from concept generation through to production, ensures the cost-effective and time-efficient delivery of solutions.

The io RFID module reads and writes to industry-standard 13.56MHz RFID tags and smart labels. Consuming very little power and optimised for a 2.8V battery operation, io is ISO compliant and future-proofed to allow rapid integration of the forthcoming NFC standard. It can, therefore, be used to read Innovision R&T’s Jeweltm RFID tag (which has recently been released for use in mass transit ticketing applications) as well as Philips Mifare Ultralight tags.

RFID Handheld: Windows CE powered handheld reads barcodes and RFID

From WindowsForDevices, CA ... has announced what is claimed to be the world's first fully customizable rugged "Auto-ID platform" for reading both barcodes and RFID tags. ...

The Di-400 from Diagnostic Instruments Ltd. is claimed to be the world's first fully customizable rugged "Auto-ID platform" for reading both barcodes and RFID tags. The device, which is based on a 400MHz Intel XScale processor running Windows CE .NET, is expected to find applications in the asset management, inspection, maintenance, and homeland security markets, according to its maker.

The Di-400 offers a choice of fully integrated RF readers (125kHz, 134.2kHz, 13.56MHz) in combination with a traditional barcode scanner, enabling maximum flexibility for data capture solutions along with the unique ability to integrate emerging RFID technologies as required, according to the company.

There are three off-the-shelf RFID options to choose from: low frequency, 125 kHz (Hitag, EM Marin); low frequency, 134.2 kHz (TI - Tiris LF); and high frequency, 13.56 MHz (ICode, MIFARE, TI). However, the company says that its unique customizable design means that other reader options could be incorporated, such as UHF (862 to 928 MHz). Other ID technologies such as a Smart /Contact ID card reader can also be combined using the internal PCMCIA/CF interface.

RFID Smart Card: VeriFone Announces Contactless Reader Module for Omni 7000MPD ...

From Business Wire (press release) ... The new module, which supports RFID contactless smart card payments, can be added to base model Omni 7000MPD and Omni 7100MPD terminals at purchase or after ...

The new module, which supports RFID contactless smart card payments, can be added to base model Omni 7000MPD and Omni 7100MPD terminals at purchase or after the terminals are put into use, without returning the terminals to the manufacturer. With its new contactless module, VeriFone is targeting the growing market of retailers moving to contactless payment programs that use chips with radio-frequency technology, such as MasterCard® PayPass™ from MasterCard International and ExpressPay from American Express. The module is also compliant with electronic transit fare cards using Mifare and other ISO 14443 compliant protocols preferred by transit system operators around the world. These standards ensure convenience for merchants and mass transit systems accepting various contactless payment cards as well as for cardholders looking to use their contactless cards for daily purchases.

Nokia , Philips and Sony establish the Near Field Communication ...

From MTekk IT Services, Australia ... these efforts.". NFC technology evolved from a combination of contactless identification (RFID) and interconnection technologies. NFC ...

The NFC Forum: NFC technology – jointly developed and promoted by Philips and Sony – is a means to overcome the dizzying complexity of modern technology in our increasingly connected world. The aim for NFC is to establish the technology as an open platform offering the best benefits for everyday consumers. To achieve this goal, Philips and Sony have teamed up with Nokia to establish the NFC Forum, which will promote the implementation and standardization of NFC technology. With other companies invited to join, NFC will enable users to access content and services in an easy and intuitive way by simply touching smart objects and connecting devices just by holding them next to each other.

Standardization and technical details: Targeted to become a widely adapted contactless infrastructure, NFC is already standardized according to globally accepted standardization bodies, such as ISO (18092), ECMA (340) and ETSI. NFC operates in the 13.56 MHz frequency range, over a distance of a few centimeters. Operating at data rates of 106 kbits/s and 212 kbits/s, NFC is compatible with Philips’ MIFARE? (ISO 14443 A) and Sony’s FeliCa smart card protocols, respectively. However, higher transmission speeds can be achieved between dedicated NFC devices -- initially up to 424 kbits/s -- with potential for higher bit rates.

Vision: To enable users of any handheld electronic device to access content and services in an intuitive way by simply touching smart objects and connecting devices just by holding them next to each other. To bring this vision to life, the NFC Forum invites all interested parties -- companies from mobile communications, consumer electronics, chip manufacturing, computing, media and entertainment, telecom and payment services sectors -- to join the NFC Forum and help further our goals.

Working Groups: NFC Forum will deliver on its mission through the efforts of member-driven working groups, focused initially on the areas of Standards & Interoperability, and Education & Outreach, with additional working groups to be formed as needed.