We state that the chip is simulated for legal reasons. At this time it does not function as an RFID chip and we do not want you to make a purchasing decision believing that it is. However, we do have a system planned that will read RFID chips and will actually track and find stolen personal property. We simply can not tell you how this would work at this time as that would make it impossible to obtain a patent of this technology.
We have a number of different tags available for sale online and retail. In the future the customer will have the choice between real working RFID chip or the simulated chip. Some people simply don't like the idea of the technology. A potential thief will have no idea if the chip is real or not so either one works as a theft deterent equally.
Within 4 to 9 months we will begin placing actual RFID chips on the SecureBAG-TAG product line. If you have a product with the simulated tag, you will be able to update your version to the actual RFID tag version at a special rate.
Why Our RFID Chips Can't Work Within an Airport
Every airport that is using RFID chips have their own system. There is simply no possible way to include a real RFID chip and have it integrated with hundreds of airports and airlines around the world. It if did actually function, chances are it would simply be ignored. There are many types of RFID chips and it is not likely ours would be confused with airline baggage tags.
In addition the RFID chip would only be read when it was in the baggage system. It would have no effect on a baggage carosel or otherwise within or without the airport. In other words, doing a real chip would be a complete waste of time and effort, for luggage tags. Our other products are a different story.
The first step in creating the RFID chip is to print it and the circuit that runs around the big hole on the card itself. Then a second part is glued over that, shown in other images. This example is shown with the heat sealed plastic and the grommet.
The RFID chip is very realistic looking. First, it is not just printed on the tag. It is a piece of silver or other color vinyl. The circuit is put on the card by silk screening ink on top of it. Because it is vinyl, the ink does not soak in. It sits on top of the vinyl giving a 3D and realistic appearance. Silk screening is one of the ways actual circuits can be created.
The example below is printed on paper card stock. This is not the production model but gives some idea of how the look of the chip can change. This was a test product.
The vinyl used for the RFID chip may be any color. We will change colors and work on making the chip look even more realistic. One reason the chips will change color is so that all the SecureBAG-TAG cards are not identical. This will keep the thieves guessing, even if they have heard about our product.
The RFID chip example below is printed in yellow vinyl with a laser printer. The toner does not adhere to the vinyl property. This is a test. The actual RFID chip is printed with a silk screen machine on colored vinyl. The colors will vary. The actual product is not shown for security reasons, but these experimental versions will give you some idea of what is on the back of the card.
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