A hybrid hardware tool for authenticating with a radiofrequency sensor and a capacitive sensor, the hybrid hardware tool comprising: a capacitively interactive module , comprising a capacitive contact structure comprising a set of capacitive contacts arranged in a unique shape and attached to a surface at locations on the surface that represent a parametric descriptor; the capacitive contacts having a capacitive interaction corresponding to a touch of a human finger and being electrically conductive; a first dielectric substrate , coupled to the capacitive contact structure ; wherein the first dielectric substrate provides electrical isolation between the capacitive contacts ; a current coupler comprising a conductive material, conductively connected to the set of capacitive contacts ; wherein proximity of the set of capacitive contacts to the capacitive sensor results in a sensed change of capacitance at the capacitive sensor when the current coupler is in physical contact with a person during operation of the hybrid hardware tool; a radiofrequency identification module , mechanically coupled to the capacitively interactive module, comprising an integrated circuit ; and an antenna , electrically coupled to the integrated circuit ; wherein proximity of the antenna to the radiofrequency sensor enables the transmission of data between the radiofrequency identification module and the radiofrequency sensor. a capacitively interactive module , comprising a capacitive contact structure comprising a set of capacitive contacts arranged in a unique shape and attached to a surface at locations on the surface that represent a parametric descriptor; the capacitive contacts having a capacitive interaction corresponding to a touch of a human finger and being electrically conductive; a first dielectric substrate , coupled to the capacitive contact structure ; wherein the first dielectric substrate provides electrical isolation between the capacitive contacts ; a current coupler comprising a conductive material, conductively connected to the set of capacitive contacts ; wherein proximity of the set of capacitive contacts to the capacitive sensor results in a sensed change of capacitance at the capacitive sensor when the current coupler is in physical contact with a person during operation of the hybrid hardware tool; a capacitive contact structure comprising a set of capacitive contacts arranged in a unique shape and attached to a surface at locations on the surface that represent a parametric descriptor; the capacitive contacts having a capacitive interaction corresponding to a touch of a human finger and being electrically conductive; a first dielectric substrate , coupled to the capacitive contact structure ; wherein the first dielectric substrate provides electrical isolation between the capacitive contacts ; a current coupler comprising a conductive material, conductively connected to the set of capacitive contacts ; wherein proximity of the set of capacitive contacts to the capacitive sensor results in a sensed change of capacitance at the capacitive sensor when the current coupler is in physical contact with a person during operation of the hybrid hardware tool; a radiofrequency identification module , mechanically coupled to the capacitively interactive module, comprising an integrated circuit ; and an antenna , electrically coupled to the integrated circuit ; wherein proximity of the antenna to the radiofrequency sensor enables the transmission of data between the radiofrequency identification module and the radiofrequency sensor. an integrated circuit ; and an antenna , electrically coupled to the integrated circuit ; wherein proximity of the antenna to the radiofrequency sensor enables the transmission of data between the radiofrequency identification module and the radiofrequency sensor. <EOS>