Near Field Communication (NFC)

NFC data transmission is used today in numerous areas. The technology is used in particular for contactless payment, but also for data transfer between smartphones and tablets. NFC stands for Near Field Communication – and thus describes the need for the sender and receiver to be as close to each other as possible. As an experienced provider of media and connection technology, we are at your disposal when it comes to equipping your conference room with NFC chips.

NFC: function and use

NFC technology works by creating an electromagnetic field. An electromagnetic field is generated via coils rolled up in the NFC chips, which can transmit data over short distances. The technology establishes a radio connection between the receiver and transmitter and is based on RFID technology. However, while RFID makes a clear distinction between transmitter and receiver, with NFC technology both parties can be both transmitters and receivers.

The most commonly used method of NFC is contactless payment. This allows you to make payments using credit or debit cards, smartphones or smartwatches or student ID cards in the supermarket, at train ticket machines or at the university.

The fact that this is NFC technology can be seen from the fact that the payment could also go from the card reader back to the card. The situation is different with RFID technology, which is used to read ID cards, for example. This means that your personal data can be sent from your ID card to your smartphone, but not back to your ID card.

NFC and the security factor

What initially unsettles many people is the fact that contact can be established between two NFC chips without this being noticed. Especially when it comes to payments, there is a fear that the NFC technology could be corrupted. However, as this is near-field communication, data transmission is only possible if the NFC tags are less than four centimetres apart.

This greatly reduces the risk of data theft. Most NFC chips used for contactless payment also have payment limits between 25 and 50 euros. For higher payments, you must either enter your PIN or sign the amount of the payment.

Other areas of application for NFC chips

Although contactless payment is the most commonly used form of NFC technology to date, NFC chips are sometimes used in other areas. For example, NFC tags on smartphones can be used for locking and unlocking devices. However, NFC technology can also be used to mirror information such as videos from your smartphone to your TVdisplay. NFC chips can also be used to enable the transfer of information other than payment data between cards and smartphones. NFC technology is also used for contactless charging.

NFC chips with ComPeri

If you are interested in NFC connections between devices within your smart home or conference room, we are at your disposal. As a company with more than 25 years of experience in the fields of conference room and media technology, we are the ideal partner to advise you on the use of NFC chips. You too can ensure the optimal interaction of all your technical devices and perfect presentations or video conferences in your company.