Near Field technology, is not at all a strange word for us now.
Even though it hasn’t conquered the tech world fully, it is expected to make
revolution in the field of communication in the near future. So, what is NFC or
Near Field Technology?? In simple words, it is a short range wireless
communication technique that uses RFID technology for its working. NFC is
widely used in smartphones and tablets. It works when the two devices between
which the connection is to be established, are at a distance of 20 cm or less.
That means it requires the devices to be in less range of distance.
NFC is a fast and convenient way of communication. Its working can
be best compared to Bluetooth because both are intended to be used in short
range. While Bluetooth needs to set up a connection between the two devices and
a pairing code to be matched, NFC eliminates all such requirements. It can be
connected directly by keeping the devices in proximity and just by tapping or
waving the device across the sensor makes it to work well. NFC technology also
uses very less power compared to Bluetooth and thus does not consume the
battery much. It has a scope of replacing the Bluetooth technology in the field
of E-commerce because of its faster and efficient communication methodology.
Near Field Communication technology has many applications today. It
has wide range of uses in E-commerce. It can be used in the platform of social
networking by allowing a fast and efficient sharing of files like images,
audios, videos etc. It can be used in
contactless payment systems in banking sector. NFC is able to handle electronic
documents as well as electronic cards like ATM cards, debit and credit cards
etc. It enables us to make quick contactless payments in electronic
transactions. One of the striking feature of NFC is that, it is suitable to use
in crowded areas with comparatively less interference and thus making the
transactions faster. Interesting, right?? Well, in this way, Near Field
Communication technique ensures various features like speed, customization as
well as security which are the key aspects in any communication technique.
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