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A deeper look into NFC mobile chips
The payment systems we use are not especially complicated, but what if they could be even simpler? NFC (Near Field Communication) technology is hoping to achieve that. NFC mobile chips hope to change our current payment systems by letting us transmit data from one device to another, at close range.
How will we use it?
This technology is mainly going to be integrated into smartphones. Phones are one of the things that we tend to carry around with us at all times. In fact, a number of us have them in our hands while we’re ordering coffee or paying for groceries.
By integrating NFC chips into smartphones, users should be able to store their credit card information on their phones. Then, when they are at a business that utilizes the technology, they can simply scan their phones to purchase at the register.
Google Wallet
Google just announced its foray into the mobile payments world. Google Wallet, which hopes to take the place of the traditional wallet, is available on certain Android devices, but Google plans to release a sticker that will allow other devices to work with the Google Wallet. A number of retailers have already signed on to work with Google Wallet.
There have long been rumors of Apple building their own mobile payment system for the iPhone, and RIM will likely be following suit. Because mobile payments are such a huge advancement, it’s unlikely that other smartphone makers will open their phones up to Google’s technology.
Other potential uses
NFC mobile chips will likely soon be doing much more than just helping you pay for your coffee. Some of those potential uses include:
- Replace passports and boarding passes
- Products might contain RFID (radio-frequency identification) tags on them that you can scan in order to gather information.
- Pet tags may soon have RFID tags attached that you can scan if you find a lost puppy.
- Replace keys – no more clunky key chains!
NFC mobile chips are certain to alter the way we do many things. While the transition may take a while, it is sure to make our lives a little easier.
For more information on NFC mobile chips and how they work, check out this article.