NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATIO

NSSgt Omar Marrero

NFC

Overview What is NFC?

Wireless / Contactless Communication History of NFC

What uses NFC? Mobile devices –(Cell Phone, PDA) NFC Tags (Smart Tags)

Benefits & Features of NFC Overall Benefits Benefits of NFC for Business Benefits of NFC for Individuals

What is NFC? Wireless / Contactless Communication

History of NFC NFC Invented by Sony and NXP Semiconductors

in 2002 In 2004 a forum was formed to develop the

NFC technology and certify compliance with NFC standards. -160 Members on Board!- and counting…

What uses NFC?

Mobile Devices-(Cell Phone, PDA)

NFC Tags (Smart-Tags)

Benefits & Features of NFC Overall Benefits

Not restricted to 1-to-1 communication Multiple devices in a small area can

communicate with each other using the same frequency

Maximum transfer bit rate of 800kbs No special software required No ethical concerns due to range

Benefits & Features of NFC

Benefits of NFC for Businesses Staff Communication

Check in at location and record time spent on clock

Update tasks finished and where they’re at Real Time Updates

Managers can track employees to provide efficient scheduling throughout the day

Wave phone over NFC tag to dispatch relevant staff member to help a customer

Improved Customer Service

Benefits & Features of NFC

Benefits of NFC for Individuals Contactless Payments Information Sharing Transportation Health Care Social Networking

Summary What is NFC?

Wireless / Contactless Communication History of NFC

What uses NFC? Mobile devices –(Cell Phone, PDA) NFC Tags (Smart Tags)

Benefits & Features of NFC Overall Benefits Benefits of NFC for Business Benefits of NFC for Individuals

Questions?