NFC technology :

how it is used to transfer data, and the difference

between it and other similar technologies.

ITMC413 – Social Networking

Name: Mowafak Kamal Bakir. StID: 215180054. Dep: Mobile Computing.

NFC Stands For :
Near-Field Communication
What’s NFC ?

Near-field communication (NFC) :

is a set of short-range wireless technologies, typically requiring a
distance of 4cm or less to initiate a connection. NFC allows you to share
small payloads of data between an NFC tag and an Android-powered
device, or between two Android-powered devices.
By 2020 There Was More Than 2 Billion NFC-enabled devices Over The World
How it is Used to Transfer Data ?
How NFC Work !
How NFC Work !

a NFC uses an inductive coupling. Similar to the

transformer principle, the magnetic near-field of two
conductor coils is used to couple the polling device
(initiator) and listening device (target).
The operating frequency is 13.56 MHz, and a bitrate of
106 kbit/s (partly also 212 kbit/s and 424 kbit/s) is used.
- Polling device (initiator) and listening device (target) configuration :
How it is Used to Transfer Data ?

NFC use an initiator and a target , the

initiator actively generates an RF field
that can power a passive target.
MODES OF OPERTION :
ACTIVE & PASSIVE MODE

In ACTIVE MODE, Both devices with NFC chip generates

an electromagnetic field and exchange data.

In PASSIVE MODE, There’s only one active device and

the other uses that field to exchange information.
( NFC ) MODES OF OPERATION
Touch and Go

Applications such as access control or transport/event

ticketing, where the user needs only to bring the device
storing the ticket or access code close to the reader
Example for picking up an Internet URL from a smart
label on a poster.
Touch and Confirm

Applications such as mobile payment where the

user has to confirm the interaction by entering
a password or just accepting the transaction.
Touch and Connect

Linking two NFC-enabled devices to enable

peer to peer transfer of data such as
downloading music, exchanging images or
synchronizing address books.
difference between NFC and
other similar technologies :
difference between ( NFC ) and ( RFID ) :

NFC RFID

Set-up time Range

<0.1 ms <0.1 ms
Usability

Usability Up to 10 cm Up to 3 m

Selectivity Human centric, Easy, intuitive, fast Item centric, Easy

Pay, get access, Share, initiate service,

Uses cases Item tracking
easy set up

Consumer experience Touch, Simply connect Get information

difference between ( NFC ) and ( Bluetooth LE ) :

Power Speed Range Communication

Devices send signals

Can connect from a
from the token but do
greater distance
not receive or search
Bluetooth LE Requires Power <1MB/per second (this opens it up for
for signals
possible security
(One-way
risks)
communication)

Must be within 4 cm All devices send,

for the receiver to receive and
NFC does not require
NFC 424KB/per second connect search for signals.
power
(more secure in (Two-way
busier buildings) communication)
References

Here’s Some of Articles and books I used in this presentation :

» www.nfc-forum.org
» acm.org
» https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/connectivity/nfc/nfc
» www.getgenea.com
» Security in near field communication (NFC) BOOK By Kislay Trived
 THANKS!

Any questions?
You can find me at:
» m.bakir@uot.edu.ly
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