UK passport with RFID tag integrated!
(Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. Transmitting in the kilohertz, megahertz and gigahertz ranges, tags may be battery-powered or derive their power from the RF waves coming from the reader.
Like bar codes, RFID tags identify items. However, unlike bar codes, which must be in close proximity and line of sight to the scanner for reading, RFID tags do not require line of sight and can be embedded within packages. Depending on the type of tag and application, they can be read at a varying range of distances. In addition, RFID-tagged cartons rolling on a conveyer belt can be read many times faster than bar-coded boxes.
Source: www.answers.com/main/ntquery?s=RFID&gwp=13 (more info here too)
If you want to be paranoid about the security implications of this go here: www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2006/09/renew_your_pass.html and here: www.theregister.co.uk/2006/08/04/cloning_epassports/
UK passport with RFID tag integrated!
(Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. Transmitting in the kilohertz, megahertz and gigahertz ranges, tags may be battery-powered or derive their power from the RF waves coming from the reader.
Like bar codes, RFID tags identify items. However, unlike bar codes, which must be in close proximity and line of sight to the scanner for reading, RFID tags do not require line of sight and can be embedded within packages. Depending on the type of tag and application, they can be read at a varying range of distances. In addition, RFID-tagged cartons rolling on a conveyer belt can be read many times faster than bar-coded boxes.
Source: www.answers.com/main/ntquery?s=RFID&gwp=13 (more info here too)
If you want to be paranoid about the security implications of this go here: www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2006/09/renew_your_pass.html and here: www.theregister.co.uk/2006/08/04/cloning_epassports/