NEAR FIELD TECHNOLOGY

                       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.