April 29, 2006
RFID-enabled ID cards will last for 10 years
According to a survey of specialist smartcard suppliers conducted by Identity and Passport Service (IPS) in the United Kingdom, RFID-enabled ID cards can last for as long as 10 years. The only hitch with RFID-tagged ID cards is cost – they may cost about one-third more than your normal smartcard. RFID-tagged cards are contactless so there is less fear of wear and tear.
UK's national ID card scheme has a lot of press coverage in the media of late. Some of this has been negative mainly because of privacy concerns.
If this scheme is indeed on track, the authorities may end up using RFID-tagged cards. However, there is a severe lack of professionals well-versed with this exciting new technology.
Via Silicon.com
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