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Usually cylindrical, current devices are approximately the size of a grain of rice, and the most common implant location is between the thumb and forefinger. Human implants are contained in a glass case, which is not indestructible, but is hygienic for sub-dermal implanting. <ref name="Arts">https://arstechnica.com/features/2018/01/a-practical-guide-to-microchip-implants/</ref> | Usually cylindrical, current devices are approximately the size of a grain of rice, and the most common implant location is between the thumb and forefinger. Human implants are contained in a glass case, which is not indestructible, but is hygienic for sub-dermal implanting. <ref name="Arts">https://arstechnica.com/features/2018/01/a-practical-guide-to-microchip-implants/</ref> | ||
| − | Most implants rely on RFID technology, and some, more recently, also qualify as near-field communication (NFC) chips, a type of high-frequency radio waves. They do not require charging or battery power, and so only function through their small antenna over radio wave sensing. <ref name="Arts"> | + | Most implants rely on RFID technology, and some, more recently, also qualify as near-field communication (NFC) chips, a type of high-frequency radio waves. They do not require charging or battery power, and so only function through their small antenna over radio wave sensing. <ref name="Arts"/> |
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The first known case of a human receiving and having been implanted with a microchip was British scientist Kevin Warwick, in 1998. He became the first human to receive and test RFID surgery, and demonstrate the uses of a human microchip. (RG) | The first known case of a human receiving and having been implanted with a microchip was British scientist Kevin Warwick, in 1998. He became the first human to receive and test RFID surgery, and demonstrate the uses of a human microchip. (RG) | ||
| − | The technology has proliferated over the years, and has become a way to store ticket codes, passwords, access information, and more, reducing the need to carry keys, IDs, or remember login information. <ref name="APF">https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/2145896/thousands-people-sweden-get-microchip-implants-new-way-life</ref> It can be used to unlock cars, offices, or homes, or log on to technology devices such as phones or laptops. <ref name="Arts"> Implants that are NFC compatible can also store Bitcoin or other virtual wallet addresses, and in Sweden, to carry regional train tickets. <ref name="Arts"> | + | The technology has proliferated over the years, and has become a way to store ticket codes, passwords, access information, and more, reducing the need to carry keys, IDs, or remember login information. <ref name="APF">https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/2145896/thousands-people-sweden-get-microchip-implants-new-way-life</ref> It can be used to unlock cars, offices, or homes, or log on to technology devices such as phones or laptops. <ref name="Arts"/> Implants that are NFC compatible can also store Bitcoin or other virtual wallet addresses, and in Sweden, to carry regional train tickets. <ref name="Arts"/> |
Another use has been in healthcare. Firms such as Three Square Market have begun seeking markets for GPS tracking chips for patients with mental health disabilities, such as Alzheimer’s or Dementia, and some chips have been developed to monitor vital health signs, or hold medical records or medication lists. (WP) This was similarly cited by HealthCareITNews. (HITN) | Another use has been in healthcare. Firms such as Three Square Market have begun seeking markets for GPS tracking chips for patients with mental health disabilities, such as Alzheimer’s or Dementia, and some chips have been developed to monitor vital health signs, or hold medical records or medication lists. (WP) This was similarly cited by HealthCareITNews. (HITN) | ||
Revision as of 20:04, 15 March 2019
A human device implant, or microchip, is a small technological device embedded under the skin. Often these are types of integrated circuit devices or RFID transponders (radio frequency identifications). [1] Each microchip contains a unique individual identification (ID) number. Device implants are often used in health tracking, law enforcement, security systems, and to hold identification and contact information.
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Usually cylindrical, current devices are approximately the size of a grain of rice, and the most common implant location is between the thumb and forefinger. Human implants are contained in a glass case, which is not indestructible, but is hygienic for sub-dermal implanting. [2] Most implants rely on RFID technology, and some, more recently, also qualify as near-field communication (NFC) chips, a type of high-frequency radio waves. They do not require charging or battery power, and so only function through their small antenna over radio wave sensing. [2]
History & current uses: The first known case of a human receiving and having been implanted with a microchip was British scientist Kevin Warwick, in 1998. He became the first human to receive and test RFID surgery, and demonstrate the uses of a human microchip. (RG) The technology has proliferated over the years, and has become a way to store ticket codes, passwords, access information, and more, reducing the need to carry keys, IDs, or remember login information. [3] It can be used to unlock cars, offices, or homes, or log on to technology devices such as phones or laptops. [2] Implants that are NFC compatible can also store Bitcoin or other virtual wallet addresses, and in Sweden, to carry regional train tickets. [2] Another use has been in healthcare. Firms such as Three Square Market have begun seeking markets for GPS tracking chips for patients with mental health disabilities, such as Alzheimer’s or Dementia, and some chips have been developed to monitor vital health signs, or hold medical records or medication lists. (WP) This was similarly cited by HealthCareITNews. (HITN)
Jowan Osterlund started the firm Biohax International, after a career as a professional body piercer. He says, "Having different cards and tokens verifying your identity to a bunch of different systems just doesn't make sense… Using a chip means that the hyper-connected surroundings that you live in every day can be streamlined." [4]
In recent years, the company Dangerous Things has become a leading producer and proponent. [5] They suggest anywhere from 50,000 to 100,000 people worldwide have implants now. Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
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</ref> missing for <ref> tag- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microchip_implant_(human)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 https://arstechnica.com/features/2018/01/a-practical-guide-to-microchip-implants/
- ↑ https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/2145896/thousands-people-sweden-get-microchip-implants-new-way-life
- ↑ https://www.npr.org/2018/10/22/658808705/thousands-of-swedes-are-inserting-microchips-under-their-skin
- ↑ https://www.dangerousthings.com/biohacking
