near field communications technology Archives

NFC technology undergoes changes with Samsung TecTiles 2 unveiling

05/01/201304/30/2013 Jesse Collins

This new design is meant to replace the original tag that had previously been used. Samsung has just announced the unveiling of a newly updated version of its NFC technology which is fully compatible with its Galaxy 4S device. This will be a full replacement for the original TecTile tag that had previously been compatible with its smartphones. The original TecTile tag was designed to add NFC technology options to capable smartphones in order to boost functionality through the programming of certain commands into the connection between the tag and…

NFC-Enabled skin patches coming from GENTAG

08/28/201108/28/2011 Stephen Vagus

GENTAG Inc., a technology company specializing in wireless sensory technology, has announced that it has been awarded two new patents from the U.S. government. The patents will allow the company to build up its portfolio with telecommunications companies who are looking to make use of NFC technology. GENTAG’s new patents cover a series of disposable wireless sensors that are designed to be used with the next generation of mobile devices, all of which are expected to be NFC compatible. Furthermore, the second patent GENTAG was awarded covers the development of…

Texas Instruments unveils NFC transceiver with smallest power for better design development and data transfers

08/16/2011 Stephanie Beck

Texas Instruments Incorporated has announced its development of the near field communications (NFC) transceiver with the lowest power, changing the way the industry looks at ultra-low-powered contactless short-range communication. When compared to the competition, this new device, called the TRF7970A, extends the life of the battery up to twice as long. This is because it provides the user with eight power mode options, ranging from The transceivers have software that is easy-to-configure, so that developers can rapidly begin their work. Developers are also capable of accessing all of the control…