IDePLATE®

RFID license plate for secure vehicle identification

IDePLATE® is an aluminium vehicle license plate with an integrated passive RAIN RFID chip and cryptographic authentication. At first glance it looks like a conventional plate, but it contains a unique, encrypted identification number that can only be read by certified readers. The RFID technology is an integral part of the plate structure and cannot be removed or tampered with without visible damage or loss of function.

Authorities and intelligent transport system operators can use this unique ID to identify vehicles contactlessly in stationary or moving traffic and match them against central databases, independent of weather or lighting conditions. This makes vehicle identification more secure and reliable and enables future-oriented solutions such as automatic tolling, access control, smart mobility applications and efficient fleet management.

IDePLATE can also be supplied as a tamper-proof plate (Tamper Proof Plate, TPP), where any theft attempt visibly destroys the seal.

Key Features

• Integrated RAIN RFID technology
  Aluminium license plate with a passive, battery-free UHF RFID transponder (RAIN RFID) and a unique, encrypted identification number.

• Permanent integration in the plate
  The RFID chip is permanently embedded in the plate; any attempt to remove or alter it results in visible damage and/or loss of function.

• Cryptographic security
  Uses an IC with UCODE DNA technology, 128-bit AES-based tag authentication and digital signatures according to relevant standards – for secure origin verification and strong protection against cloning and forgery.

• Extended memory functions

  • TID: 96 bit including unique serial number

  • EPC: 224 bit (alternative configurations on request)

  • User memory: 3072 bit
    Various memory lock options plus 32-bit kill and 32-bit access passwords.

• Optimized read performance
  Designed for the global UHF band (860–960 MHz) with typical read ranges of up to approx. 18 m (EU plate size 520 × 110 mm) and 16 m (US plate size 300 × 150 mm) – ideal for fixed and mobile reader setups.

• Tamper Proof Plate (optional)
  Tamper-evident version with special seals and mounting elements (e.g. one-way screws) that are visibly destroyed in case of removal or theft attempts.

• Proven license plate design
  Embossed rim and alphanumeric characters, coloured with opaque hot stamping foil, meet visual and regulatory requirements for standard number plates.

Typical Applications

• Electronic Vehicle Identification (EVI)
  Secure, contactless identification of vehicles by matching the cryptographic ID with central registration databases.

• Toll collection and road user charging
  Automated tolling on highways, bridges and urban zones, including distance- or usage-based charging models.

• Traffic and fleet management
  Supporting traffic control, traffic data analytics and efficient fleet management for public transport, logistics providers and service fleets.

• Parking and access control
  Automated access and parking management for car parks, company premises, ports, airports and restricted zones.

• Section control and border crossing
  Monitoring defined road sections, border control and enforcement of traffic violations such as toll evasion or unauthorized access.

• Smart mobility and ITS solutions
  Foundational technology for connected, intelligent transport systems where vehicles are seamlessly integrated into digital mobility and smart city services.