RFID chip
Contactless tracking device
An RFID chip is a tiny electronic device that uses radio waves to transmit identifying information when scanned by a reader.
These chips contain a microprocessor and antenna, and can be embedded in cards, tags, implants, or products for purposes like inventory tracking, access control, pet identification, and contactless payment.
The vet scanned the dog's RFID chip to find the owner's contact information.
Passive chips have no battery and activate only when near a reader; active chips broadcast continuously.
Signal-activated transmitter
- microchipMiniature semiconductor processor
- antennaBroadcast signal receiver
- readerOne who peruses text
- tagIdentifier or classifier
passive · active · semiconductor · circuit · memory · interrogator · induction · electromagnetic
Attaching identifying markers
- catalogingSystematic organization into records
- livestockDomesticated farm animals
- pet microchipImplanted animal ID device
- ear tagClipped livestock identifier
implant · marathon · access badge · employee badge · key fob · toll tag · library book · passport
Catalog of held assets
- logisticsCoordination of complex activities
- supply chainProduct delivery infrastructure
- shipmentGoods being transported
- cargoTransported goods
fleet · parcel · traceability · warehouse · stock control · pallet · container · manifest
Purchase via near-field technology
- toll collectionCharging for road use
- inventory managementOverseeing stored merchandise levels
- animal trackingLocating creatures by signs
- access controlRestricting resource availability selectively
anti-theft · retail · healthcare · pharmaceutical · baggage handling · cold chain
Restricting resource availability selectively
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- authorizationFormal permission granted
- encryptionConverting data into code
- cloningMaking identical copies
skimming · shielding · privacy · data protection · anti-counterfeiting · tamper-evident · credential · proximity card
transponder
Signal-activated transmitter
- microchipMiniature semiconductor processor
- antennaBroadcast signal receiver
- readerOne who peruses text
tag · passive · active · semiconductor · circuit · memory · interrogator · induction · electromagnetic · frequency
tagging
Attaching identifying markers
- catalogingSystematic organization into records
- livestockDomesticated farm animals
- pet microchipImplanted animal ID device
ear tag · implant · marathon · access badge · employee badge · key fob · toll tag · library book · passport · e-passport
inventory
Catalog of held assets
- logisticsCoordination of complex activities
- supply chainProduct delivery infrastructure
- shipmentGoods being transported
cargo · fleet · parcel · traceability · warehouse · stock control · pallet · container · manifest · serialization
contactless payment
Purchase via near-field technology
- toll collectionCharging for road use
- inventory managementOverseeing stored merchandise levels
- animal trackingLocating creatures by signs
access control · anti-theft · retail · healthcare · pharmaceutical · baggage handling · cold chain
access control
Restricting resource availability selectively
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- authorizationFormal permission granted
- encryptionConverting data into code
cloning · skimming · shielding · privacy · data protection · anti-counterfeiting · tamper-evident · credential · proximity card · two-factor
- MicrochipsCPU, microchip, IC, integrated circuit, GPU
- Microelectronicsmicrochip, microprocessor, transistor, microcircuit, MEMS
- race timingstopwatch, timer, transponder, mat, split
- security featureswatermark, holograms, hologram, security tape, UV ink
- transmitterstransmitter, radio transmitter, FM transmitter, wireless transmitter, broadcast antenna
- body enhancementsbionic arm, bionic eye, bionic leg, bionic limb, brain implant
RFID chipbarcode
Encoded product stripes
QR code · magnetic stripe · UPC code · visual inspection · NFC chip
RFID chipanonymity
Unknown identity state
untraceability · privacy · invisibility · off-the-grid · untagged