Episode 144: Implanting an NFC chip
Credential Convergence Takes Hold in Key Industries
Health, finance lead charge to unite PACs and LACS
Ticketless, cashless Lollapalooza
NFC wristbands replace tickets and cash at mega music fest
Non-payment use cases for NFC
Fall 2016 Regarding ID
13 May, 2011NFC could make mobile the only key you need
Despite a current lack of infrastructure and supporting devices, mobile electronic keys using NFC technology are expected to become the future of access control, according to Rachel Sa of ASSA Abloy Future Labs. Aside from the obvious point that electronic credentials take up less space than physical items like contactless cards or key fobs, Sa […]
12 May, 2011Samsung confirms NFC-enabled Galaxy S 2 launching in the UK next month
The Samsung Galaxy S2, which follows up on the success of the original Galaxy phone series, will launch in the United Kingdom with NFC capability in tow. Previous reports pegged the new smart phone to ship without NFC capability, however, a new now confirmed release from Samsung affirms the wireless protocol will indeed be included. […]
12 May, 2011Visa unveils next generation ePayments solutions
Visa has announced the development of its next generation point-of-sale payments solutions for the eCommerce, mobile commerce and social networking commerce environments. New offerings are expected to include a digital wallet and a range of mobile payments services tailored to different markets around the world. Visa plans to introduce its digital wallet and services platform […]
11 May, 2011Google, Foursquare testing NFC check-ins at Google I/O
Nexus S owners attending Google I/O can trial a new Foursquare check-in system at the conference. Simply walk up and tap on the check in NFC badge, and a users has been checked in at the location. Google and Foursquare have been working together to make this technology a reality and Foursquare will use NFC, […]
11 May, 2011When RFID and NFC meets shopping
The use of near field communication along with RFID tags on products could make waiting in long shopping lines a thing of the past. Checkout could be a cinch with a NFC-based smart phone. Customers walk up to the NFC reader or check out device, have the RFID tags on the pruchased items read and […]
11 May, 2011Wireless communication protocol promises high speed data transfer between portable devices
A new communications protocal for wireless devices could speed up the tranfer of information. TransferJet is activated by holding the two devices a few centimeters from each other and utilizes the speed of Ultra Wide Band and could ease use of NFC . The big pull here is how fast data is transferred. In tests, […]
11 May, 2011DeviceFidelity granted NFC patent
DeviceFidelity Inc. announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted its Near Field Communication mobile device accessory patent. U.S. Patent No. 7,941,197 covers an approach for bringing secure NFC functionality to mobile devices such as the iPhone. The patent describes a framework for mobile devices to be enabled with NFC and Secure Element […]
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