Near Field Communications
Wireless technology is all around us. Whether you’re listening to music, sending files or using a GPS system, all of this and more can take place without ever having to plug in a cable. Consumer demand for wireless devices continues to grow at an incredible rate. As a result, wireless technology continues to evolve.
Wireless technology allows for a number of new opportunities for businesses across many industries. Shorter-range wireless communication such as RFID and NFC are of particular interest at the moment.
It can be difficult to understand the difference between the different types of wireless communications. Wireless communications vary, and each has its own unique attributes that make them better suited for different tasks. The more you know about these differences the better you will understand how each of them can work for you.
Radio Frequency Identification
Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology incorporates the use of electromagnetic or electrostatic coupling in the radio frequency portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to identify an object, animal or person. RFID is frequently used to replace bar codes. One of the best advantages of RFID is that it does not require direct contact or line-of-sight scanning.
Near Field Communication
Near field communication (NFC) is a method of data transfer that detects and enables technology in close proximity to allow communication without an internet connection. NFC evolved from RFID technology.
An NFC chip operates as one part of a wireless link. Once activated by another chip, small amounts of data can transfer between devices when they are placed in close proximity to each other. NFC uses chips that run on a very small amount of power. This makes NFC more power-efficient than other forms of wireless communication.
NFC chips in credit cards have been around for quite a while. Today, NFC chips can be used with smartphones and smart watches to provide an extremely effective way to digitize your entire wallet. Virtually every OS maker already has their own apps with NFC functionality.
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