Apparatus and method for ownership verification

A processor-readable medium for identifying an item, comprising processor-executable instructions configured for:

• attaching a radio frequency identification device to the item;
• obtaining encryption information;
• generating an encrypted code from the encryption information by a programmer;
• inserting the encrypted code into the radio frequency identification device by the programmer whereas the encrypted code may be one of a plurality of encrypted codes;
• attempting to access the radio frequency identification device by a security reader by transmission of another encrypted code to the radio frequency identification device;
• and
• responding with a correct access signal by the radio frequency identification device in response to receipt of the other encrypted code if the other encrypted code is same as the inserted encrypted code.