General
RFID Passport Holder
I wanted to talk to you about the RFID wallets because in the next few years it is going to be something that you must have. This acronym is known as Radio Frequency Identification. The idea behind it was really for inventory purposes by stores. The idea was that instead of having a bar code, you could have a frequency coming off the product. This would make it really easy to track it down if it got lost.
This type of system came to light when they came up with a new type of cheap microchip that was so small that the human eye can’t even see it. Most pet owners are familiar RFID passport holder in a vague way. Many veterinarians routinely implant RFID chips in dogs and cats when they vaccinate and neuter or spay them. Those chips are typically encoded with the animal’s name, sex, date of birth, and vaccination records and the owner’s name and contact information.
The implants are useful for only two purposes – to check or confirm immunization records and to identify a pet that has been lost, found by a stranger, and taken to a vet or shelter and, it’s hoped, enable its return. You’re probably wondering what this has to do with identify theft or your wallet. As you can guess this technology was intended for a very specific purpose when it came out, but other uses became much more apparent. Today you’re going to find that this technology is going to be on your credit card, bank card and even your passport. I’m not saying that it is there today, but it’s coming to you within a few years. You can probably bet that when your credit card expires that you’ll get a new one with this technology. This is where the RFID wallet is much more useful for you.