Near Field Communication technology in WIMA

29/04/10 08:43 CET

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At the recent WIMA exhibition in Monaco, several companies showcased new applications using Near Field Communication technology. NFC is a short-range wireless system built into mobile phones, allowing them to be used in many different ways.

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