Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 233 views

    NFC PDF

    Uploaded by

    Destiny Conway
    Near-field communication (NFC) allows short-range wireless data exchange between devices when brought within close proximity of each other. NFC operates at 13.56 MHz and has a maximum range of about 4 cm. It can be used for contactless payment systems, sharing contacts/files between devices, and enabling other wireless connections like Bluetooth or Wi-Fi by transferring authentication information via NFC tap. NFC is increasingly being used for mobile payments, transit ticketing, loyalty programs, and identity/access applications.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    NFC PDF

    Uploaded by

    Destiny Conway
    233 views4 pages
    Near-field communication (NFC) allows short-range wireless data exchange between devices when brought within close proximity of each other. NFC operates at 13.56 MHz and has a maximum range of about 4 cm. It can be used for contactless payment systems, sharing contacts/files between devices, and enabling other wireless connections like Bluetooth or Wi-Fi by transferring authentication information via NFC tap. NFC is increasingly being used for mobile payments, transit ticketing, loyalty programs, and identity/access applications.

    Original Title

    367749703-Nfc.pdf

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Near-field communication (NFC) allows short-range wireless data exchange between devices when brought within close proximity of each other. NFC operates at 13.56 MHz and has a maximum range of about 4 cm. It can be used for contactless payment systems, sharing contacts/files between devices, and enabling other wireless connections like Bluetooth or Wi-Fi by transferring authentication information via NFC tap. NFC is increasingly being used for mobile payments, transit ticketing, loyalty programs, and identity/access applications.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    233 views4 pages

    NFC PDF

    Uploaded by

    Destiny Conway
    Near-field communication (NFC) allows short-range wireless data exchange between devices when brought within close proximity of each other. NFC operates at 13.56 MHz and has a maximum range of about 4 cm. It can be used for contactless payment systems, sharing contacts/files between devices, and enabling other wireless connections like Bluetooth or Wi-Fi by transferring authentication information via NFC tap. NFC is increasingly being used for mobile payments, transit ticketing, loyalty programs, and identity/access applications.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    of 4

    What is NFC?

    •Near-field communication (NFC) is a set of communication protocols that enable two electronic
    devices, one of which is usually a

    portable device such as a smartphone, to establish communication by bringing them within


    about 4 cm (2 in) of each other.

    Comparison
    Aspect NFC Bluetooth Bluetooth Low Energy
    Tag requires power No Yes Yes
    Cost of Tag $0.10 USD $5.00 USD $5.00 USD
    RFID compatible ISO 18000-3 Active Active
    Standardisation body ISO/IEC Bluetooth SIG Bluetooth SIG
    Network standard ISO 13157 etc. IEEE 802.15.1 (no longer maintained) IEEE
    802.15.1 (no longer maintained)
    Network type Point-to-point WPAN WPAN
    Cryptography Not with RFID Available Available
    Range < 20 cm ~100 m (class 1) ~50 m
    Frequency 13.56 MHz 2.4–2.5 GHz 2.4–2.5 GHz
    Bit rate 424 kbit/s 2.1 Mbit/s 1 Mbit/s
    Set-up time < 0.1 s < 6 s < 0.006 s
    Current consumption < 15mA (read) Varies with class < 15 mA (read and transmit
    Application
    Commerce Edit
    NFC devices can be used in contactless payment systems, similar to those used in credit cards
    and electronic ticket smartcards and allow mobile payment to replace/supplement these
    systems.

    In Android 4.4, Google introduced platform support for secure NFC-based transactions through
    Host Card Emulation (HCE), for payments, loyalty programs, card access, transit passes and
    other custom services. HCE allows any Android 4.4 app to emulate an NFC smart card, letting
    users initiate transactions with their device. Apps can use a new Reader Mode to act as readers
    for HCE cards and other NFC-based transactions.

    On September 9, 2014, Apple announced support for NFC-powered transactions as part of


    Apple Pay.[51] Apple stated that their approach to NFC payment is more secure because Apple
    Pay tokenizes its data to encrypt and protect it from unauthorized use.[52]

    Bootstrapping other connections Edit


    NFC offers a low-speed connection with simple setup that can be used to bootstrap more
    capable wireless connections.[53] For example, Android Beam software uses NFC to enable
    pairing and establish a Bluetooth connection when doing a file transfer and then disabling
    Bluetooth on both devices upon completion.[54] Nokia, Samsung, BlackBerry and Sony[55]
    have used NFC technology to pair Bluetooth headsets, media players and speakers with one
    tap.[citation needed] The same principle can be applied to the configuration of Wi-Fi networks.
    Samsung Galaxy devices have a feature named S-Beam—an extension of Android Beam that
    uses NFC (to share MAC Address and IP addresses) and then uses Wi-Fi Direct to share files
    and documents. The advantage of using Wi-Fi Direct over Bluetooth is that it permits much
    faster data transfers, running up to 300Mbit/s.[31]

    Social networking Edit


    NFC can be used for social networking, for sharing contacts, photos, videos or files[56] and
    entering multiplayer mobile games.[57]

    Identity and access tokens Edit


    NFC-enabled devices can act as electronic identity documents and keycards.[53] NFC's short
    range and encryption support make it more suitable than less private RFID systems.

    Smartphone automation and NFC tags Edit


    NFC-equipped smartphones can be paired with NFC Tags or stickers that can be programmed
    by NFC apps. These programs can allow a change of phone settings, texting, app launching, or
    command execution.

    Such apps do not rely on a company or manufacturer, but can be utilized immediately with an
    NFC-equipped smartphone and an NFC tag.[58]

    The NFC Forum published the Signature Record Type Definition (RTD) 2.0 in 2015 to add
    integrity and authenticity for NFC Tags. This specification allows an NFC device to verify tag
    data and identify the tag author.[59]

    Gaming Edit
    See also: List of gaming NFC platforms
    NFC was used in video games starting with Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure.[citation needed]
    With it you buy figurines that are customizable and contain personal data with each figure, so no
    two figures are exactly alike. The Wii U was the first system to include NFC technology out of
    the box via the GamePad. It was later included in the New Nintendo 3DS range. The Amiibo
    range of accessories utilises NFC technology to unlock features.

    Bluetooth comparison Edit

    Features
    NFC card emulation—enables NFC-enabled devices such as smartphones to act like smart
    cards, allowing users to perform transactions such as payment or ticketing.
    N
    FC reader/writer—enables NFC-enabled devices to read information stored on inexpensive NFC
    tags embedded in labels or smart posters.
    NFC peer-to-peer—enables two NFC-enabled devices to communicate with each other to
    exchange information in an adhoc fashion.
    Field of application of NFC technology
    As of April 2011, hundreds of NFC trials had been conducted. Some firms moved to full-scale
    service deployments, spanning one or more countries. Multi-country deployments include
    Orange's rollout of NFC technology to banks, retailers, transport, and service providers in
    multiple European countries,[66] and Airtel Africa and Oberthur Technologies deploying to 15
    countries throughout Africa.[67]

    China telecom (China's 3rd largest mobile operator) made its NFC rollout in November 2013.
    The company signed up multiple banks to make their payment apps available on its SIM Cards.
    China telecom stated that the wallet would support coupons, membership cards, fuel cards and
    boarding passes. The company planned to achieve targets of rolling out 40 NFC phone models
    and 30 Mn NFC SIMs by 2014.
    Softcard (formerly Isis Mobile Wallet), a joint venture from Verizon Wireless, AT&T and
    T-Mobile, focuses on in-store payments making use of NFC technology. After doing pilots in
    some regions, they launched across the US.
    Vodafone launched the NFC-based Vodafone SmartPass mobile payment service in Spain in
    partnership with Visa. It enables consumers with an NFC-enabled mobile device to make
    contactless payments via their SmartPass credit balance at any POS.
    OTI, an Israeli company that designs and develops contactless microprocessor based smart
    card technology, contracted to supply NFC-readers to one of its channel partners in the US. The
    partner was required to buy $10MM worth of OTI NFC readers over 3 years.
    Rogers Communications launched virtual wallet Suretap to enable users to make payments with
    their phone in Canada in April 2014. Suretap users can load up gift cards and pre-paid
    MasterCards from national retailers.[68]
    Sri Lanka's first workforce smartcard, uses NFC.
    As of December 13, 2013 Tim Hortons TimmyME BlackBerry 10 Application allowed users to
    link their prepaid Tim Card to the app, allowing payment by tapping the NFC-enabled device to
    a standard contactless terminal.[69]
    Google Wallet allows consumers to store credit card and store loyalty card information in a
    virtual wallet and then use an NFC-enabled device at terminals that also accept MasterCard
    PayPass transactions.[70]
    Germany,[71] Austria,[72] Finland,[73] New Zealand,[74] Italy,[75] Iran,[76] and Turkey[77]
    trialed NFC ticketing systems for public transport. The Lithuanian capital of Vilnius fully replaced
    paper tickets for public transportation with ISO/IEC 14443 Type A cards on July 1, 2013.[78]
    NFC sticker-based payments in Australia's Bankmecu and card issuer Cuscal completed an
    NFC payment sticker trial, enabling consumers to make contactless payments at Visa payWave
    terminals using a smart sticker stuck to their phone.
    India was implementing NFC based transactions in box offices for ticketing purposes.[79]
    A partnership of Google and Equity Bank in Kenya introduced NFC payment systems for public
    transport in the Capital city Nairobi under the branding "Beba Pay".

    You might also like