IDeSTIX®

RFID windshield sticker for secure vehicle identification

IDeSTIX® is a self-adhesive RFID windshield sticker that serves as a “third license plate” for electronic vehicle identification. It is applied to the inside of the windshield and operates with passive RAIN RFID technology and cryptographic authentication.

In combination with IDePLATE®, IDeSTIX increases the overall security against forgery, but it can also be used as a standalone solution.

The sticker is supplied on carrier paper in rolls and is designed for personalization with common desktop thermal transfer printers. A customizable holographic film with demetallized structures acts as the antenna for the integrated RFID inlay, while a transparent top film protects the printed data.

The printed information is permanently sealed between the layers, with the entire adhesive surface facing the windshield. If someone attempts to remove the sticker, it destroys itself – any manipulation is immediately visible.

Key Features

• Third license plate on the windshield
  Security vignette for the inside of the windshield with the same functional principle as IDePLATE, specifically optimized for use on glass.

• Integrated RAIN RFID technology
  Passive, battery-free UHF RFID transponder (NXP UCODE DNA) operating in the 860–960 MHz band, suitable for international deployments.

• High read range on glass
  Typical read ranges of around 9 m (up to approx. 11 m) on non-metalized glass in EU and US frequency bands – ideal for fixed and mobile readers in road traffic.

• Customizable holographic security film
  Holographic film with demetallized structures acts as both antenna and security feature; additional elements such as holograms or QR codes can be integrated as needed.

• Protected print image
  Printed information is encapsulated between the holographic and transparent films and cannot be removed or altered without causing visible damage.

• Self-destructing sticker in case of tampering
  Pressure-sensitive adhesive and a void effect in the holographic film ensure that the sticker visibly destroys itself when peeled off and cannot be reused.

• Flexible personalization and handling
  Supplied on rolls with printed application instructions; suitable for personalization with desktop thermal transfer printers and manual lamination in issuance or registration offices.

• Cryptographic options and memory capacity

  • TID: 96 bit including unique serial number

  • EPC: 224 bit (other configurations possible)

  • User memory: 3072 bit
    32-bit kill and access passwords, memory lock options including block permalock; optionally upgradeable with AES-based tag authentication and additional privacy functions.

Typical Applications

• Electronic Vehicle Identification (EVI)
  Contactless identification of vehicles via the windshield, for example in combination with central registers and backend systems.

• Toll collection
  Automated toll systems on highways, bridges and city access roads where vehicles are reliably identified via the windshield sticker.

• Traffic management
  Supporting traffic control, monitoring and data collection through clearly identifiable vehicles in the traffic flow.

• Parking and access control
  Controlling access to car parks, parking garages, company premises, airports or ports using IDeSTIX as an access medium.

• Section control and border control
  Monitoring defined road sections, enforcing traffic violations and enabling efficient border processing through fast, automated identification.

• Smart mobility and ITS solutions
  Use in intelligent transport systems and smart city concepts where vehicles are seamlessly integrated into digital mobility services and backend infrastructures.