RFID Chip Clone

Vulnerability analysis by RSA and the University of Washington discusses use of RFID tag identifier to combat cloning activities. ...

... "Cloning: We report on the data format of Passport Cards and WA EDLs and demonstrate their apparent susceptibility to straightforward cloning into off-the-shelf EPC tags. " ...

Via RSA: EPC RFID Tags in Security Applications: Passport Cards, Enhanced Drivers Licenses, and Beyond (PDF)

RFID Sensing Platform

GE Research develops a battery-free sensing platform that exhibits a response to multiple chemicals under various conditions. ...

... "General Electric Company announced a battery-free, multi-detection radio-frequency identification (RFID) sensing platform that could enable a wide range of low cost wireless sensing products in healthcare, security, food packaging, water treatment and pollution prevention. GE's unique RFID sensors are built on traditional RFID tags. " ...

Via MarketWatch: Battery-free, Multi-Detection Wireless Sensors

Library RFID Security Focus

Cynthiana-Harrison Public Library deploys 3M Library Systems for security management this fall. The library will install 3M Series 8900 single-corridor detection units leveraging RFID technology to enable checkout process. Books will be marked with an RFID tag to signal check-in and check-out. ...

... "Tagging of some 50,000 circulation items has begun, and installation is expected to be completed by the end of November. Cynthiana Library Director Pat Barnes says the RFID tags eventually may serve more than one purpose, enabling the library to automate such circulation management functions as checkout and return, sorting and inventory. " ...

Via 3M RFID: RFID Security System

Border Crossing RFID Deployments

U.S. Customs and Border Protection implements its Vehicle Primary Client computer system and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology hardware in the vehicle inspection lanes at the Peace Arch and Pacific Highway crossings. ...

... "These technology enhancements will be incorporated into the ongoing construction of the new port facility at the Blaine Peace Arch crossing. The RFID deployment is part of a national construction initiative at 39 major entry points (354 total traffic lanes) along the U.S borders with Canada and Mexico over the coming months. Vehicle Primary Client, the new 21st Century portal-based system, represents the most substantial upgrade to the primary inspection computer system in 20 years. VPC incorporates the current license plate reader system with the new RFID enabled documentation technology. When completed, CBP officers will be able to quickly verify the validity of travel documents and make determinations regarding the admissibility of persons. " ...

Via U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Blaine Border Crossings

New York RFID License

New York offers RFID-enabled drivers license that will support efficient border crossing. ...

... "The optional license will include a picture and radio frequency identification tag that can be scanned to verify a person's identity. The tag will not contain any personal information - only an assigned number, authorities said. " ...

Via NewsDay: New York driver 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

Olympics RFID

Beijing Olympics showcased innovative uses of information technology, such as printed RFID tickets which was focused on improving security and the customer experience. ...

... "ASK-TongFang RFID tickets are based on ASK's technology that uses silver ink-printed antennas, which were manufactured at the company's plant in Miyun, near Beijing. " ...

Via InformationWeek: RFID At The Olympics

ASK-TongFang: "In accordance with customer demand for non-contact paper inlay products can be made to different specifications, HF chips or UHF chips may be used. ... "

RFID Kidnap Protection

RFID technology implanted into humans and linked to satellite systems can be used to track and prevent kidnapping. ...

... "Most people get the chips injected into their arms between the skin and muscle where they cannot be seen. Customers who fear they are being kidnapped press a panic button on an external device to alert Xega which then calls the police. " ...

Via Yahoo: Satellites track kidnap victims

Asset Management RFID Reader

ThingMagic introduces the Astra RFID reader and antenna that is designed and targeted for use in the asset management market. ...

... "Astra's low profile, unobtrusive design, and Power over Ethernet (PoE) and WiFi options make it ideal for asset management in offices, healthcare facilities and other environments where ease of installation and deployment flexibility are essential for solution success. Driven by ThingMagic's Mercury5e embedded reader module, Astra has a read range of up to 30 feet for Generation 2 RFID tags, and can read over 190 tags per second. Fully supporting ThingMagic's enterprise-class MercuryOS software, Astra’s network management and security features include DHCP for configuration and firmware management, and SSL/SSH–based security. " ...

Via ThingMagic: Astra RFID Reader Simplifies Asset Management

RFID Border Security Deployment

ODIN technologies named a deployment partner for the $62 million Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) contract awarded to Unisys. ...

... "The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) contract features radio frequency identification (RFID) combined with License Plate Recognition technology to secure our nation's borders and streamline the border crossing process. This program leverages RFID-enabled identification cards for faster border crossing identity verification. " ...

Via ODIN: Partner for Customs and Border Protection Deployment

RFID Credit Card Threats

RFID Skimming Demo

MicroWireless RFID Tracks Investory

Axcess International's Micro-Wireless Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system will be implemented by the U.S. military to enable automatic inventory accounting and perimeter security for its ordnance assets. ...

... "Micro-Wireless technology allows for ultra-small, low cost wireless identification transmitters to be assigned to each asset, enabling automatic tracking, local area location determining and automatic security monitoring. The military initially selected Axcess' MicroWireless system for a pilot program because of its proven domain expertise in automatically identifying, tracking and protecting assets. During the thorough laboratory testing that began early last year, the military integrated the Axcess system into its core software system. The total system is now being implemented in the arms storage facility. Various forms of wireless tags are placed on the different types of armament. The items' electronic identifications are enrolled in the software to provide an automatic, real time inventory of each armament and its location based on its transmitted signal. Any unauthorized movement of an armament outside the storage area, automatically triggers an alert. The handling of armaments can be linked to authorized service personnel electronically via an RFID personnel badge so the authorized movement does not trigger an alarm. " ...

Via Axcess International: Micro-Wireless RFID System Implemented by U.S. Military for Ordnance Security

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

Mojix RFID Technology

New announcement and launch planned for upcoming RFID event. ...

... "Mojix plans to unveil a new technology and a new class of RFID system that brings quantum leaps in RFID reliability, reach, scale and security to supply chain management and asset tracking. " ...

Mojix Link

RFID Retail Checkout

Freedom Shopping has launched a solution that plugs into existing cash registers and point-of-sale terminals to enable RFID checkout, inventory tracking and security. ...

... "The core of the solution is a software wedge (Freedom-ID) that operates on the point-of-sale (POS) terminal. It communicates with a counter-top RFID reader pad (EasyRead Pad) and/or other readers in the checkout lane. Inventory is monitored with mobile RFID readers and security gates also are RFID-enabled. Data is passed to existing cash registers and POS infrastructure at all points in a SKU format so it can be instantly integrated. Consumer privacy is protected using a variety of technical safeguards. " ...

Via Freedom Shopping: Offering for Retail RFID Checkout & Security

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

RFID Shrink Management Platform

Checkpoint introduces next-generation of shrink management based on RFID technology. The radio frequency solution is derived from military applications and rotates the RF signal 360 degrees, which increases the detection capability. Alarm management is accomplished through different exit and entrance signal strategies. ...

... "Evolve provides retailers with a feature-rich, highly-scaleable EAS system to help reduce shrink, improve profitability, and enhance the consumer shopping experience while reducing unintended customer hassle created by false alarms. When combined with the benefits of RFID, Evolve will also increase inventory visibility, ensuring that retailers keep products on the shelves and available for purchase by their customers. The new solution features 25% increased detection, differentiated alarm response through two EAS frequencies, integrated customer counting, Smart Alarm Management, Industry standard Ethernet connectivity and easy remote system upgrades. " ...

Via Checkpoint Systems: Shrink Management System

Mobile Phone RFID Requires Security

With RFID-enabled contactless payments via mobile phones growing in Japan, securing the devices is becoming more critical. ...

... "To address these concerns, several mobile phone providers have introduced biometric security measures including finger print, facial and voice recognition, which are needed to activate the phone. " ...

Via International Herald Tribune: Japan Virtual payments

RFID Skimming Bill in Washington

Washington State legislation looks to guard privacy when RFID technology is in use. ...

... "Any person that sells or issues an electronic communication device to a consumer that is not disabled, deactivated, or removed at the point of sale or issuance must clearly and conspicuously label the electronic communication device. The label must contain a universally accepted symbol for radio frequency
11 identification technology. The label shall be affixed to the electronic communication device or its packaging and must be clear and conspicuous. " ...

Via Washington State Legislator: HB1031 (PDF)

RFID Infant Protection Success Story

Verichip sees healthcare industry success with the protection of infants using its Hugs RFID protection system. ...

... "Xmark's infant protection systems are designed to prevent infant abductions and inadvertent child mismatching in hospitals. The main component of the systems is a wearable RFID tag that is assigned to child and mother following birth. Monitors positioned throughout the hospital detect the integrity of the tags and location of the child. If a newborn is removed from the ward, if the tag is lifted from the baby's skin or if the ankle strap is compromised, the system immediately triggers an alarm, alerting hospital security to the situation. " ...

Via Verichip: One Million Infants Protected in 2007

RFID Backpacks for Kids

RFID in children's backpacks provides tracking while travelling on schoolbus, showing whether child is on or off. The merits are debated in this vid. ...

RFID Roles in Airport Security and Efficiency

Vuance case study illustrates the use of RFID solution in a green-field airport design, from security to administrative roles. ...

... "Finally, to provide complete accuracy when logging aircraft as they land and depart, increase productivity, PGD Airfield readers can now read the RFID information issued to each aircraft and pilot, even when they are traveling at 200+ miles per hour on a night of poor visibility. " ...

Via Vuance: Airport RFID Solutions. PDF

RFID Pet Portal

Track your pet's coming and going with an RFID activated pet portal.

Ving RFID Reader Design Appeal

VingCard offers RFID-enabled security devices and readers in color to appeal to designers. ...

... "Metivier said the combination of the Designers' Collection door handles coupled with colorful Signature RFID readers opens a new world to designers' and architects' imagination. He anticipates that with the new color options for Signature RFID, even more hoteliers and designers around the world will be attracted to the security solution than ever before. Signature RFID reader colors also can be used to compliment the hotel's own signature logo and can be customized to match personalized or branded RFID keycards, wristbands and keyfobs. " ...

Via VingCard: Design flexibility in color

Vermont RFID Drivers License

Vermont's EDL/ID will be used for secure identification and citizenship. It is intended as an acceptable alternative to a passport for re-entry into the U.S. at land and sea border crossings. It is planned to be issued in late 2008. ...

... "Passive vicinity Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) will be embedded in the card. This RFID is required by the federal government to facilitate rapid identification checks at the border. The RFID tag embedded in the EDL/ID will have a unique reference number and will not contain personal or biographic information. " ...

Via Vermont: State of Vermont Enhanced Driver License (EDL)



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