Most often, Near Field Communication (NFC) is used to make payments. However, there are many other equally useful use cases for the technology that go beyond financial services.
The range of operation of NFC devices is from 4 to 20 centimeters. This limitation makes this data transmission technology more secure than other communication protocols such as Bluetooth.
At work
Employees can use NFC to exchange important documents in meetings, without having to print them or transfer them to a flash drive.
Airports
With NFC devices, tickets can be stored and presented. Some companies have already started testing such a service in the hope of speeding up check-in for the flight. Such tickets can be used for other types of transport as well.
Hospitals
The healthcare sector is one of the most promising areas for NFC. Proximity key fobs allow patients to check into queues and update appointments faster. NFC can also be used in special sensors for diagnosing vital signs, as well as for transmitting this information to doctors.
The shops
The technology will help consumers get instant information and product specifications. To do this, you just need to bring your smartphone to the product.
Education
Some universities have already introduced NFC student identification systems. This technology captures the student's appearance on campus, and also allows him to pay for food at a local cafeteria. You can also configure NFC access to computers and other devices with sensitive information.
The range of operation of NFC devices is from 4 to 20 centimeters. This limitation makes this data transmission technology more secure than other communication protocols such as Bluetooth.
At work
Employees can use NFC to exchange important documents in meetings, without having to print them or transfer them to a flash drive.
Airports
With NFC devices, tickets can be stored and presented. Some companies have already started testing such a service in the hope of speeding up check-in for the flight. Such tickets can be used for other types of transport as well.
Hospitals
The healthcare sector is one of the most promising areas for NFC. Proximity key fobs allow patients to check into queues and update appointments faster. NFC can also be used in special sensors for diagnosing vital signs, as well as for transmitting this information to doctors.
The shops
The technology will help consumers get instant information and product specifications. To do this, you just need to bring your smartphone to the product.
Education
Some universities have already introduced NFC student identification systems. This technology captures the student's appearance on campus, and also allows him to pay for food at a local cafeteria. You can also configure NFC access to computers and other devices with sensitive information.
