Near Field Communication

By Van LoganHTM 304

What is Near Field Communication

Short range wireless communication technology between electronic devices

Used in mobile devices-(Cell phone, PDA)

Developed by Phillips and Sony

Companies Involved With NFC

Cell phone manufactures Credit card companies Chip makers

NFC Applications

Connect electronic devices Access digital content Make contactless transactions

How it works

Operates at 13.56 MHz Transfers data at up to 424

Kbits/second Communication occurs between

two NFC enabled devices Devices must be within 4 cm of

each other

Benefits of NFC Faster and easier

payments Quick access to

information Can replace your

wallet

Challenges Facing NFC Security issues Availability of NFC

enabled devices and components

Future Of NFC

By 2011 sales are expected to reach 870 million

BY 2011 over 500 million people will have NFC capable phones

Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpoK2ebF7Js