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VeriChipA tamper-proof identification device from VeriChip Corporation, Delray Beach, FL (www.verichipcorp.com) that is implanted under the skin of a person for medical or security purposes. Using RFID technology, a wand is waved over the skin to pick up the unique number stored in the chip, which is no larger than the tip of a ball point pen. In October 2004, the chip was officially approved for U.S. medical applications by the Food and Drug Administration. In an outpatient procedure, the VeriChip is implanted with a small incision and local anesthesia. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The VeriChip is a programmable computer chip about the size of a grain of rice that emits a radio signal when a special scanning device is passed over it. VeriChip to consolidate all Canadian HealthCare Security Operations in Ottawa while closing its operations in Vancouver VeriChip Corporation, a subsidiary of Applied Digital (NASDAQ: ADSX), announced today the first installation of its Hugs[R] infant protection system in the Middle East. |
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