Near Field Communication technology, referred to as NFC, has been present in several smart communication devices such as the Google Nexus smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S II, BlackBerry Dakota and Nokia C7. Products Tablet PC will be equipped with NFC technology also includes several other electronic devices such as home entertainment systems, cameras, printers, microwave and so on. NFC technology will create new opportunities for users other than the product as well as for the business world. Let's look at the benefits and opportunities that exist in NFC technology.
There are 3 types how NFC works. the Card Emulation, Reader / Writer and Peer-to-peer.


Card Emulation
Smartphone equipped with NFC will be used as a means of payment such as Google Wallet service. Consumers when in a shopping center can make payment by way of closer smartphone devices that are available, without the need to touch or swipe. (Contactless).

Reader / Writer
NFC technology makes it easy to read and write NFC tags that can be used for example for reading smart posters.

Peer-to-peer
Devices that have been equipped with NFC will be able to connect and communicate with each other. For example, a laptop with a printer or share photos from the camera to the television.
There are several benefits of NFC. Than as a means to ease of payment, NFC can be used for,

  1. Full Access
  2. Consumer electronics products
  3. The World Health
  4. Means the collection and exchange of information
  5. Coupons and loyalty
  6. Transportation


In addition, some of the things that is an advantage of NFC technology for consumers and opportunities for the business world, namely:
  1. Intuitif. NFC interaction requires only a simple touch
  2. Versatile. NFC broadly reach diverse industries and has a versatile usage.
  3. Basic standard and open. NFC technology follow universally applied rules such as ISO, ECMA, and ETSI.
  4. Where possible NFC technology that is quickly and easily connected the same as in the existing wireless technologies such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
  5. Safe. Transmission NFC is a short distance only a few inches. Besides NFC has built-in capabilities to support security applications.
  6. Operate and can work with devices that have used the existing contactless card technologies.


Seeing the benefits and opportunities, NFC technology will be able to create new opportunities for the world of advertising and marketing, automotive, financial services and banks, world health, retail, transportation, travel, entertainment and much more.

source : chip