(Ebook) NFC For Dummies by Robert P. Sabella; John Paul Mueller ISBN 9783175723998, 3175723993

(Ebook) NFC For Dummies by Robert P. Sabella; John Paul Mueller ISBN 9783175723998, 3175723993

Discover what the hottest new technology can do for you and your business!Near Field Communication is the technology that enables Apple Pay, but it does so much more! This plain-English guide explains what NFC is, how it works, how you may already be using it, and some of the exciting ways it will change the future of mobile devices. If you're a developer, investor, manager, or curious smartphone user, this book is for you!• Making contact—discover how NFC works through the physical contact of two devices• Nuts and bolts—get an overview of how NFC compares to other wireless technologies, the standards that define its functionality, and the hardware and software involved• So many possibilities—explore the ways NFC technology can facilitate marketing campaigns, networking, money management, and customer interaction• NFC and healthcare—learn about ways NFC can facilitate medical records access, scheduling, patient monitoring, and other healthcare functions• What about security—examine the NFC security features that protect mobile wallet transactions through providers like Apple Pay’ and other Pay products.• Just for fun—see how NFC can enhance game development, entertainment and eventsOpen the book and find:• Ways that NFC can save time, money, and resources• All about the three NFC modes• How NFC differs from RFID and BLE• Tips on creating a secure environment• The four NFC tag typés• What managers and marketers need to know• Resources for more information• Ten really cool NFC implementationsRobert P. Sabella is a principal and managing partner of Interact Ventures. He founded the NFC Bootcamp, which offers worldwide NFC training, and is cofounder/mentor of the AccelerateNFC program. You can read Robert's NFC blog at www.nfcbootcamp.com and on the NFC Bootcamp and AccelerateNFC Twitter feeds.John Mueller is a freelance author and technical editor. He has produced 99 books and more than 600 articles to date. The topics range from networking to artificial intelligence and from database management to heads-down programming. Some of his current books include books on Python for beginners, Python for data scientists, and MATLAB. He has also written a number of hardware-related texts, including one on building custom PCs and another on home security. Be sure to read John’s blog at http://blog.johnmuellerbooks.com/. You can reach John on the Internet at [email protected].