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An Approach to Near Field Data Selection in Radio Frequency Identification

Abstract

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Personal identification is needed in many civil activities, and the common identification cards, such as a driver's license, have become the standard document de facto. Radio frequency identification has complicated this matter. Unlike their printed predecessors, contemporary RFID cards lack a practical way for users to control access to their individual fields of data. This leaves them more available to unauthorized parties, and more prone to abuse. Here, then was undertaken a means to test a novel RFID card technology that allows overlays to be used for reliable, reversible data access settings. Similar to other proposed switching mechanisms, it offers advantages that may greatly improve outcomes. RFID use is increasing in identity documents such as drivers' licenses and passports, and with it concern over the theft of personal information, which can enable unauthorized tracking or fraud. Effort put into designing a strong foundation technology now may allow for widespread development on them later.

Degree

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Name thesis:degree_name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Level thesis:degree_level
Dissertation
Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
Technology
Year
2015

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Winkworth, Robert D.
Contributors dc:contributor
  • Michael J Dyrenfurth
  • Eugene H Spafford
  • Kathryne A Newton
  • Marcus K Rogers

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oai:docs.lib.purdue.edu:open_access_dissertations-2374

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2026-07-24
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Winkworth, Robert D.. An Approach to Near Field Data Selection in Radio Frequency Identification. Dissertation thesis, 2015. https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/open_access_dissertations/1158