Moreover, the tamper loop status is irreversibly stored in the IC memory and can be checked at the tap of a smartphone via a programmed on-chip URL.

It exhibits one of two conditions: a closed loop shows that the packaging is sealed while an open loop indicates an open package. The product’s tamper-loop design specifically enables an advanced digital seal functionality for smart packaging and brand protection. Leveraging its unique feature set, the latest NFC product targets a wide array of NFC-based applications in highly secure product authentication and brand protection, consumer engagement, customer loyalty programs and protected content distribution. The SIC43NT chip uses a highly secure MICKEY V1 Stream cipher algorithm to create one-time password values for real-time tag and message authentication.

Typical applications areas comprise the authentication of pharmaceutical products and luxury goods from premium liquors to high-quality watches. Smartrac's Circus Tamper Loop Pro products extend the proven tamper detection and authentication features of the Circus Tamper Loop tags with advanced cryptographic capabilities provided by its Pro level IC. As the company’s first offering based on the SIC43NT chip from Silicon Craft, the new inlays and tags complement Smartrac’s “Pro” series for “one-time password” product authentication. GLENDALE, CA – JSmartrac, an Avery Dennison company (NYSE: AVY) today announced the introduction of its new Circus™ Tamper Loop Pro inlays and tags, combining tamper detection and highly secure product authentication in one NFC product.

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