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| − | + | '''Near field communication''' ('''NFC''') is a set of standards for [[smartphone]]s and similar devices to establish [[radio]] communication with each other by touching them together or bringing them into close proximity, usually no more than a few centimeters. Present and anticipated applications include contactless transactions, data exchange, and simplified setup of more complex communications such as [[Wi-Fi]].<ref name=WhatIsNFC>{{ cite web |title=What is NFC?|url=http://www.nfc-forum.org/aboutnfc/|publisher=NFC Forum|accessdate=14 June 2011 }}</ref> Communication is also possible between an NFC device and an unpowered NFC [[integrated circuit|chip]], called a "tag". | |
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Latest revision as of 01:43, 23 December 2012
Near field communication (NFC) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish radio communication with each other by touching them together or bringing them into close proximity, usually no more than a few centimeters. Present and anticipated applications include contactless transactions, data exchange, and simplified setup of more complex communications such as Wi-Fi.<ref name=WhatIsNFC>Template:Cite web</ref> Communication is also possible between an NFC device and an unpowered NFC chip, called a "tag".
