RFID Phones unlock doors

via RFID in Japan. "In Japan, a company called Hayakawa Realty has started selling new condos whose doors can be opened by RFID-powered mobile phones.

It is similar to using RFID cards to open doors but there is a fundamental difference because RFID tags embedded in mobile phones can easily be connected to the network. Keys can be digitally copied over the network. Also, one could issue a temporary key that expires after a specified period of time".

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emily | 9:20 AM | Barcode Technologies / RFID Tags / NFC |
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