IBM RFID Clipped Tag

The IBM clipped tag technology allows consumers to tear off the antenna of an RFID tag, thereby significantly reducing the tag's read range to just a few inches. This makes it extremely difficult to read tags within an individual's personal space without being noticeable. The clipped tag gives consumers the ability to simply "opt out" and protect their privacy. The chip, however, retains full functionality otherwise. This enhances consumer privacy while maintaining the benefits of the technology, such as product authentication or recalls.

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[dtmbcorp]

I'll trade my privacy for speed in the checkout line any day!

Jesus man... We have gone a long way down the wrong road when people care more about streamlining their shopping experience than they do about being surveilled.

I guess that's what happens when we're bred to be "consumers." Well COUNT ME OUT!

IBM designed the system which, among other things, was used to keep track of concentration camp slaves. There was a close relationship between IBM and the Nazis. Search -- NAZI HOLLERITH

[CORPARANOID]

The MARK was the 1st Computer IBM made, Bar codes keep us trapped in Corp Consumerism &Reagonomics mentality -shop till u drop. 17 States have instituted laws against chipping people. Another SCARE will come, as Aaron Russo quoted Rockafeller 'they'll be lining up to get 1'. Stop competing w/the Jones &talk 2your neighbors. Go Green, do Gardens 2grow25% of your food. Take a Road Trip &count how many times U Rstopped, scanned or ASKED questions U don't have 2answer. God Bless &hope We chg.

[ace1122tw]

This technology can easily be manipulated. Hacking will be very common.

[upinfection]

Sorry IBM. You are legally not allowed by law to chip people. It is a form of government spying and it is illegal. So if you in courage this High-Treason then you

diserve to be put behind bars for life for crushing our un-alienable Freedom and Rights.

[bkarr1]

@bkarr1 Its read-only btw. Its not a GPS like other people are implying.

[bkarr1]

I do not see any privacy problems with this. Hows it any different than using a bar code? What confidential information is in buying retail products?

[souljahleeready]

Paul you are right on, IBM was what Hitler used they will ty to slide that bar code, even the rfid chip in so you won't even know it!

[90xdoctor900]

they are attacking you with the RF techonolgies on all over your body all the time to make people sick and defunct, sheild yourself out of this shit then you realise you start to get better, wake up people to this bull!! say not to RFID!.

[Fight4Privacy]

RFID = 1984

[dtmbcorp]

But they're selling this technology by implying convenience to the consumer, not the shipping end.

[KRUOFINRUOFM]

what a one dimensional way of thinking you have. Obviously they're not only going to be used to speed up lines in clothing stores. RFID can be used to track the piece of clothing from the factory to the clothing store itself.