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I've had a small NFC + RFID chip implanted in my hand (between the thumb and index finger). I'm able to open my front door, unlock (not entirely, but it's part
by implant 10y ago
I've had a small NFC + RFID chip implanted in my hand (between the thumb and index finger). I'm able to open my front door, unlock (not entirely, but it's part of the process) my laptop and my phone and I'm looking for other uses as well.
The idea of implanting something in myself was very off-putting to begin with. But after I could see the practical uses, discussed some of the ideas people had for usage it seemed like a pretty fun idea.
I received the xNTi from Dangerous Things which came pre-loaded in a syringe for implant. Under the observation of a professional I implanted myself, two months later there's no scar and I've mostly forgot about the chip except when I use it to open or unlock things (and I think, damn that's cool) or I pass on contact details to someone at bar via NFC who thinks I've just done a high-tech magic trick.
I can feel and slightly move the implant beneath the skin, it's a little weird to get used to, remembering "oh yeah that's the chip I implanted into my hand".
I'd not recommend anyone performing surgery on themselves, however I'm pretty familiar with some basic surgery on myself in various places of my body (that sounds odd, but I've been in very odd situations) and I did my research beforehand on the implant, as well as had a registered professional to oversee the "DIY surgery" (really just made sure I sterilised properly and didn't somehow sever an artery).
It's also safe for an MRI (which would have been the stopping point for me).
- analogmemory 10y agoNow I want to do this. I have a friend who's a surgeon and I could probably convince them to supervise or do it for me. I've always liked the idea of my front door unlocking when I am near it. How hard do you think it would be to remove if it ever became obsolete?
- implant 10y agoMake a small incision near the implant and pop it out. It'll be a slightly larger cut than the implant, but you can squeeze the implant out through the hole. They're made for easy removal. Personally I'd get a professional to remove it, it'd be an awkward place to cut with a non-dominant hand, and I think it'll be slightly trickier since you'll need to cut rather deep to get to it. I don't think I'd be able to do that, nor would I want to risk trying.
- pavel_lishin 10y ago> I'd not recommend anyone performing surgery on themselves, however I'm pretty familiar with some basic surgery on myself in various places of my body (that sounds odd, but I've been in very odd situations) Can you share some of these situations? edit: I see you posted a response, but it's flagged as [dead] for some reason :/
- implant 10y agoAfter a fall in a pretty remote area, I activated my emergency beacon and I knew my lung was collapsing. I snapped one of my hollow tent poles and jabbed myself in the chest cavity so I wouldn't suffocate (it was going to take them 30+ mins to get to me). A lot of after-care on that one, stabbing yourself with a dirty tent pole doesn't make for nice infections. Have had to give myself stomach and intramuscular injections for various medical reasons too. Have had to remove foreign metal form my leg, clean and stitch up the wound which was relatively shallow but long. Another accident, car crash in a remote area. Always have a first aid kit handy! And probably don't hang out with me too much away from civilisation..
- waterphone 10y ago30 minutes is pretty good response time! The one occasion when I was involved in a backcountry emergency it took 8 hours for the Air Force to arrive with helicopters.
- joezydeco 10y agoThis seems a lot safer, it's also really close to the microchipping we do on a daily basis to pets and livestock. Having the unit sterilized in a preloaded syringe has to be a lot better than a DIY solution.