2009 R&D 100 Winner
While mobile wireless devices can perform many functions, widespread adoption of commerce services is hindered by the lack of an independent and secure identification and transaction platform designed. Researchers and engineers at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and RFinity, both of Idaho Falls, developed RFinity, a hardware/software solution that allows cell phones to be used to safely store sensitive personal information and make secure mobile transactions. The technology incorporates a distributed payment system architecture with an RFinity-enabled microSD card that can be used in virtually any cell phone. The card houses four components: a cryptographic processor, hardware-isolated memory, standard storage memory, and a radio frequency transponder, which work to authenticate the user’s and device’s identity, produce a one-time-use transaction identifier, and perform strong industry standard encryption. The cell phone provides a familiar platform for user interaction, as well as an inherent wireless network communication capability.
Technology
Hardware/software solution
Developers
Idaho National Laboratory
RFinity
