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[privacy] Electronic vehicle registration is inevitable, it seems
From: "Richard M. Smith" <rms () computerbytesman com>
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2007 09:19:33 -0400
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Wednesday August 1, 2007 With growing government interest in electronic vehicle registration (EVR) throughout the world, Mikoh has now expanded its Smart&Secure product range to include tamper-evident RFID security for EVR applications. EVR greatly enhances registration enforcement, particularly through the use of RFID in combination with other traditional paper-based documentation. EVR tags can be monitored as vehicles pass under readers at normal driving speeds. smithr43m This article is copyright 2007 UsingRFID.com. Law enforcement Readers can be placed at tollgates, underpasses and other convenient locations to automate the monitoring and enforcement of registration compliance. Additionally, law enforcement personnel can be equipped with handheld readers to check up on tags while documenting traffic violations and in other 'traffic stop' situations. But, as Mikoh points out, tamper-indication technology is imperative in EVR applications to safeguard against RFID tag thefts and fraud. Costs of non-compliance Thousands of unregistered vehicles cost the US and other governments substantial amounts, and these are down to non-compliance and inadequate enforcement policies. According to Andrew Strauch, vice president of product marketing and management for Mikoh Corporation, "EVR is an extremely viable RFID business model that combats lost registration revenue and fraud while reducing enforcement operating costs." Fraud prevention Mikoh Smart&Secure disables the EVR tag if tampering is detected in any way. Physically compromising or removing a Smart&Secure tag damages a dedicated tamper detection circuit, and alerts the authorities' roadside or handheld RFID readers at the every opportunity. This will help prevent tags from being stolen, removed and reapplied to other vehicles not matching the original registration. EVR systems can also ensure process efficiency in complying with different vehicle-specific rules and laws. EVR RFID enables automatic validation of vehicle identification data, thereby reducing the cost of otherwise labour-intensive enforcement systems, according to Frost & Sullivan industry analyst Priyanka Gouthaman: "Unlike standard license plates, EVR RFID tags cannot be easily moved from one vehicle to another due to tamper-indication technology like Smart&Secure." More Info: http://www.mikoh.com <http://www.mikoh.com/>
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