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Know More about the Varieties of NFC Tag Types

  NFC tags are fairly common these days and are used for a wide variety of applications. Did you know that there are actually different NFC tag types ?   They vary in terms of data transfer speeds, storage sizes, and many other features. They are also classified into ISO 14443 Types A and B and the Sony FeliCa system. If you are looking for the best NFC tag that is suitable for your requirements, you need to understand the specifications of each type!   Tag 1 Type – ISO 14443A standard (13.56MHz) This tag is read/write capable, but you can set it to be read-only. Because it only has 96 bytes up to 2Kbyte of memory, it can only store short website URLs and data like employee ID information. With a communication speed of 106 kbit/s, type 1 is good enough for many NFC applications.   Tag 2 Type – ISO 14443A standard (13.56MHz)   It is very similar to NFC tag type 1 tags. However, its usable memory is between 48 bytes and 2 Kbyte. Like the first...

Benefits of NFC tags in Everyday Life

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  Businesses aren't the only ones benefitting from using NFC tags . Individuals can also use them to make their everyday lives more comfortable and convenient. Wondering how exactly you can take advantage of printed NFC tags ? Here are cool suggestions that you can try.   Get some help waking up in the morning   If you are one of those people who always click the snooze button to get five extra minutes of sleep, using an NFC tag may help. It can give you that much-needed nudge to get you out of your bed. How? Program your NFC tag to disable your alarm once it makes contact with your phone. Then place it in the room where you usually go to after waking up, like your bathroom or kitchen. Every morning, after your alarm goes off, you will be forced to get out of your bed and walk to where the tag is to disable the alarm. This method is very effective as the alarm will only stop if you tap the tag with your phone.   Share Wi-Fi   Do you have a complicated...