White Paper: NFC -- The Intuitive Contactless Technology Becomes A Reality

Jointly developed by Philips and Sony, Near Field Communication (NFC) is a combination of contactless identification and interconnection technologies that enables contactless short-range communication between mobile devices, consumer electronics, PCs, and smart objects. Near Field Communication has taken major steps towards market acceptance: ISO standards are in place for the interface and communication protocols, many leading companies in the field are promoting it within the NFC Forum, and numerous field trials are being deployed around the world. This paper outlines the use of NFC and its potential effects on the mobile communication industry.