Archives for the category: NFC
January 15, 2008
A camera-equipped cellphone can be used to control a computer as if it was a three-dimensional mouse, thanks to prototype software developed by UK researchers. New Scientist reports.
"The software makes it possible to move and manipulate onscreen items simply by waving a handset around in front of a screen, a bit like the motion-sensitive Nintendo Wii controller.
To control a screen, a user simply aims their cellphone's camera at it. The handset then connects, via Bluetooth, to the computer that operates that screen.
The current prototype, which can be used to control a desktop computer, is just the first step."
August 31, 2004
Samsung and Koninklijke Philips Tuesday said they are teaming up to incorporate Near-Field Communication technology in future cell-phone models from Samsung, giving users the ability to use their phones to make payments, reports Network World Fusion via Engagdet.
"NFC is a short-range wireless technology that can be used for identification and communication. As a communications technology, NFC can allow a cell phone to wirelessly transfer photographs to an NFC-enabled television or computer".
Incorporating an NFC chip from Philips in Samsung's phones will effectively turn the handsets into contactless smart cards, with the ability to make payments, according to a joint statement. The phones could also be used as a key card to enter a building, for example."
