SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED RFID INSTRUMENT SECURITY

摘要

A system and method for using an RFID read/write device to secure an RFID operable instrument or an RF communication is provided. The invention includes security databases in communication with a processor for storing and communicating security protocols to the RFID read/write device. The invention includes a method for restricting the unauthorized use of an RFID read/write device. The invention includes a subscription service for communicating user credentials to a certificate authority to obtain a counter security protocol. The invention also includes decrypting information stored on an RF operable device or transmitted via radio-frequency using counter security protocols.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
receiving, by a transponder, an encrypted interrogation signal, an authentication code, and GPS information associated with a sender of the encrypted interrogation signal and the authentication code, wherein the encrypted interrogation signal is associated with the authentication code; activating the transponder in response to the receiving the encrypted interrogation signal and the authentication code; authenticating the sender of the encrypted interrogation signal by using the GPS information and by decrypting the encrypted interrogation signal; and in response to authenticating the sender of the encrypted interrogation signal,
encrypting the authentication code, andtransmitting the encrypted authentication code.