The Verichip and Its Use This piece of technology was manufactured and is being marketed by the VeriChip Corporation. The VeriChip is a microprocessor used for verification and identification. A VeriChip can also be referred to as a radiofrequency identification tag, abbreviated as RFID. The VeriChip is used by doctors and is implanted under the human skin behind the triceps of the right arm, between the elbow and shoulder with the use of a syringe and when done the device can be used to identify the person’s medical history, credit-card number, security clearance and even club membership status. The chip is no bigger than 12 mm long and 21 mm in diameter. The insertion of the VeriChip takes approximately 20 seconds and this procedure costs about $200 (Dishneau, 2005). The medical-grade glass container consists of two main components incorporated together: a small microchip and an antenna. The microchip is used as the circuitry for the VeriChip and in it, a radio receiver and modulator as well as control logic and storage memory. The second component, the antenna and its made with a piece of coiled wire (Garfinkel, 2005). The VeriChip doesn’t require the use of batteries because it deprives all necessary electrical power to transmit its signal using the antenna which is coiled through physical property which is referred to as inductance. The VeriChip offers both passive and active RFID tags, the implantable, wearable and attachable. The implantable tag, this tag is inserted into the person and can be used for tracking, identification and medical uses. The wearable tag is worn by an individual either on the arm or on the wrist. The VeriChip Corporation has two departments ... ... middle of paper ... ...I incompatibility, adverse tissue reaction, and migration of the implanted transponder. Albrecht cites MRI incompatibility is perhaps the most serious issue. An MRI machine uses powerful magnetic fields coupled with pulsed radio frequency (RF) fields. According to the FDA's Primer on Medical Device Interactions with Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems, "electrical currents may be induced in conductive metal implants" that can cause "potentially severe patient burns." Conclusion Even though the VeriChip has its beneficial uses just like every other evolving piece of technology it also has its disadvantages which outweigh the positives. References Albrecht, K. (2004b, November 29). VeriChip RFID implants in Mexican Attorney General’s Office Overstated. Retrieved November 23, 2005, from http://www.spychips.com/press-releases/mexican-implant-correction.html
... out and hoping to make connections to the real world because these will make a difference to the world, and enable the characters in real-life to never give up. Furthermore, The Veldt narrates the disadvantages of being obsessed in the use of technology. This teaches everyone that their loved ones are more important than technology considering it can bring fear and danger to everyone. Facing challenges in life is important in order to build a strong moral character as a human being, help everyone to become a successful person, and these bring to have a meaning of life Remember, life is full of challenges and tomorrow will be a new day for success.
The article then follows with “even low id error rates can lead to serious medical errors” further illustrating the dangers associated with incorrect ID’s. Following the study conducted at The University of Kansas Hospital (2003) shows trends that barcoding of patient’s wrist bands has reduced all errors associated with incorrect ID’s. This technique seems to be improving the system so fewer errors do occur, why in general is more economically viable.
...her medical devices that contain iron. Metal parts in the eyes can damage the retina.” There is truly no risk involved because even before a doctor puts patients inside the machine they test patients to make sure that they do not have anything inside of them that may possible hurt them.
Our continued dependence on technology will have a negative impact in the future of humanity if it continuous. In the short story The Veldt the author Ray Bradbury is implying that the heavy reliance of humans on technology would lead their demise. In The Veldt the parents who are heavily dependent on technology so dependent in fact that they let a machine take care of their children and , sure technology is considerably more efficient than the parents will ever hope of becoming, however the machine is doing more harm than good in this case because no machine could ever hope to provide the children with the love and care that the parents can provide their children.
In the story “The Veldt” it shows that technology can be dangerous if you misuse it. There are some good intentions,
Anticipate the moment at which all your personal electronic devices - headphone audio player, cellular telephone, pager, dictaphone, camcorder, personal digital assistant (PDA), electronic stylus, radiomodem, calculator, Loran positioning system, smart spectacles, VCR remote, data glove, electronic jogging shoes that count your steps and flash warning signals at oncoming cars, medical monitoring system, pacemaker (if you are so unfortunate), and anything else that you might habitually wear or occasionally carry - can seamlessly be linked in a wireless bodynet that allows them to function as an integrated system and connects them to the worldwide digital network. (Mitchell 29)
What is this world coming to? When most of us think of tracking devices they think of primarily negative issues. But that has all changed now. A tracking device the size of a tic tack that can be surgically implanted to provide a tamper proof means of identification, enhanced e-business security, locating lost or missing individuals, monitoring heart rate, vital signs, tracking of the elderly, the location of valuable property, and monitoring the medical conditions of at risk patients, all at the convenience of a button or a phone call (www.allnet). It is called the GPM or as we know it the Global Positioning Microchip. Today I will discuss the ideals of the implanted microchip and some of the technical, social, economic, ethical and practical implications of its technology. Furthermore exploring some of the benefits and dangers of such a device. Invented entirely for animals man has expanded its uses to stolen cars tracking devices, criminal rehabilitations, and experimental animal observations. The chip has come a long way but where will it go from here.
. The Venona project was a military investigation decoding Soviet cables going in and out the United States. These cables revealed hundreds of citizens and immigrants all on American soil that passed very confidential information to Soviet intelligence. (Citation here) This alarming discovery of spies and the success of them gathering information showed the Soviet Union and communisms ability to influence and control. It was espionage that led to the trails of Julius and Ethal Rosenburg. The Rosenburg were American citizens indited, convicted, and executed for passing confidential information to Soviet officials, which aided them in the duplication of nuclear weapons specifically the atomic bomb. Had the Soviet Union not gained access to such a vital piece of information, the pivoting point of psychological fear to actual physical fear spiraling a world wind of cause and effects around the world, then perhaps the fear its self would not have grown to such status. The Soviet Union’s espionage was a war on American soil, fought secretly to dismantle the super power of the United States.
Radio frequency identification (RFID) chip inserts for people are no more the stories of science fiction. Effectively basic discoveries have demonstrated that the quantity of individuals prepared to get chipped has expanded subsequent to the innovation's business landing in 2002, in spite of the way that reception rates have been low. This examination shows three contextual investigations of the fundamental clients of human centric chip inserts.
Technology is the ultimate tool to find almost anything that you are curious about. Technology can be used as a great tool for learning new things, but at the same time technology can be used in a negative manner. In the two stories “The Veldt” and “In Another Country” technology is used in the sense for making life much worse. The authors of the two short stories use technology to show that it is detrimental to society because it keeps society from being together.
One of the first problems with Digital Angel and the Verichip is the sparseness of information relating to the technology. A quick tour of the Applied Digital Solutions’ Verichip website will give you a quick synopsis of what RFIDs are, and then list a few possible uses of the technology. The Frequently Asked Questions page on the website is equally shortchanged on information, with just a short tidbit on how the chips are installed, among other information. With a device that people will be living with for the rest of their lives (should they choose to bestow it upon them), I feel that many would rather have available detailed information on the technology. This is even more applicable when you consider the hostility that many people breed to technology that could lead to their mass surveillance (i.e. fear of conspiracy); many of these people’s concerns will likely be alleviated just by releasing more detailed info out on the web for the public to see.
The placement of implantable chips into patients for the purpose of accurately identifying patients and properly storing their medical history records has become a subject of a strong debate. Making sure patients are properly identified before a procedure and storing their health history records for future use has been difficult, if not impossible. The idea of being able to retrieve accurate patient’s medical history for a follow up care without relying on patient’s memory is a challenging task for many healthcare organizations. Many ideas and technologies have been introduced over the years to help solve this problem, but unfortunately the problem is still not fully resolved. There are still many errors in the healthcare due in part by improper record keeping and inaccurate patient identification. One idea that has being in discussion to eliminate these problems for good, is the introduction of a chip or radio frequency identification (RFID) technology implanted into human for the purpose storing medical data and accurately identify patients. VeriChip Corporation is currently the maker of this implantable RFID chip. They are the only corporation cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to make this implantable radio frequency transponder system for humans for the purpose of identifying patients and storing their health history information. The chip was first developed for the use of radar systems by Scottish physicist, Sir Robert Alexander Watson-Watt in 1935 just before World War II. (Roberti, 2007). This technology helps identify approaching planes of the enemy from mile away. Today, RFID has several uses. It is used for animal tracking. It is attached to merchandise in stores to prevent theft. It can be instal...
The specific method used to determine where your equine is and if they have any diseases is a Radio Frequency Identification Microchip or an RFID. This kind of microchip is an identification method that has been researched by the National Animal Identification System. It establishes a nationwide system to identify horses and their locations. They are also the same kind of microchips that are used in dogs and cats. These microchips are cylinder-type devices that are implanted by a hypodermic needle. The microchips have four parts to them: a capacitor, an antenna, a connecting wire, and a covering. They may seem like they are too big to put into the horses, but they are only about the size of a little grain of rice. They are also battery free and sealed with in a biocompatible glass covered with a sheath that prevents migration, and they are made of s...
Wearable antennas are meant to be worn on human body so that it must be light weight, low profile, flexible, un-obstructive and rugged. To fulfill this requirements, textile materials are used to make wearable antennas. Electrical and dielectric properties of these textile materials are not readily available. Unlike, antennas embedded in portable devices, wearable antennas are designed to work in the complicated body-centric environment. Antenna performance near to human body is different than antenna placed in free space. Environmental effects and water absorption also affect antenna performance.
Yen-Chieh, H., & Chih-Ping, C. (2011). RFID Applications in Hospitals--A Case Study for Emergency Department. Journal Of Communication & Computer, 8(7), 578-585.