NFC+Technology

Near Field Communication (NFC) is a standards-based, short-range wireless connectivity technology that enables simple and safe two-way interactions among electronic devices, allowing consumers to perform contact less transactions, access digital content and connect devices with a single touch (smartnfc). NFC operates in the 13.56 MHz frequency range over a typical distance of a few centimeters (0.2 M). NFC technology evolved from a combination of contact less identification or RFID and interconnection technologies. Through the use of Tags and Readers, NFC can be used for numerous solutions that can be utilized by many mobile users. The reader, when activated, emits a short rage radio signal that powers up a microchip on the tag, and allows for reading of a small amount of data that can be stored on the tag. NFC integrates read/write devices and the transponder in one integrated circuit. Through software the different functions of the chip can be controlled and activated. In combination with mobile devices like Smartphones and headsets, NFC either acts as a reader/writer device or as a RFID- Tag, simulated through the transponder. This form of communication through mobile technology is the essence of one of the components of our Kingston mobile NFC service, and the incentive that we would like to provide vendors. By targeting vendors who will be willing to implement our point of sales terminals in their stores, Kingston Mobile can utilize NFC technology on today’s Smartphones to speed up transactions, remove the need for cash/change and improve on current security conditions for that vendors and their stores. It is our goal at Kingston Mobile, to implement the NFC technology not only in stores and through different vendors, but also to use the same technology for additional purchases that can occur on a daily bases. Through the adoption of RFIDs and identification technology, mobile users will be able to purchase items from vending machines, grocery stores, and other P2P and B2C focused based stores. In addition to providing vendors with an additional quick and simple payment method, this type of technology is also a great tool to improve on health conditions and the need to touch or deal with money that has been passed on from hand to hand. With epidemics such as the H1N1 virus in recent months, such a technology would be a great tool in preventing cross contamination and the spread of certain viruses and diseases.

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