NFC Ring R1 MkII

Design

This is a ring designed with an interior recess that recieves a small form factor RFID chip or other small electronics package. This ring is designed for a 14x14x2.5mm NFC tag (such as this one).

Credits

The work was initially inspired by Dhani Sutanto's RFID Oyster Ring.
Printed with the awesome help of Freeside Atlanta.

Applications

Access and Authentication

The ring can be used to provide an access and authentication factor for NFC enabled computers, mobile electronics, door control systems, lockers, safes, cars, payment systems, public transit systems, and other RFID enabled systems.

The ring can store passwords and other sensitive information, and act as a personalized replacement for existing NFC based authentication tags.

Social

The ring can be used to share and collect identity information in social settings, via NFC read/write capabilities. This application has in mind conferences, maker gatherings, special events, parties, and other large gatherings.