Monday 10 March 2014

NFC Tags

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5 facts about the NFC tags

1. NFC stands for, near field communication.

2. They transfer data to other devices.

3. How they work? NFC tags are what is called, passive devices so they don't run on a battery supply of their own. They rely on a working device to come within range of the NFC.

4. You can transfer texts and numbers.

5. You can connect the NFC to many different devices.

 One of the good things about NFC tags are that you can lock them so once the data has been written a criminal can not change the data. It is unlock able though for when you want to change some data.

One of the weaknesses of the NFC tag is that you have to put your device only centimetres away from the device you are connecting it too. QR codes however to not require you to be so close. 

Some uses of the NFC tags are,

You can order it to do things for example when you leave your house, you can tell the NFC tag to turn up your screen brightness. Even though the NFC tag has it's advantages, it is still developing and will get better and better.

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