Viisage adds RFID to E-Passport smartchips

"Identity solutions provider Viisage has released smartchips for its iA-thenticate product line, incorporating RFID capability for travel credential authentication. The new product complies with the U.S. State Department's ePassport requirements, while ensuring compatibility with future RFID applications, Viisage Chief Product Officer Ron van Os said in a statement released Monday. The Viisage iA-thenticate system is used at border crossings, airports and embassies around the world. The United States government uses it to verify credentials of airport contractors." Source: commsdesign.com