Chapter 1
The close-range heavyweights
Chapter 2
The personal space defenders
Chapter 3
The physical touch contact
Chapter 4
The long-distance champions
YOUR GOAL
Master of The ultimate wireless face-off
Ch 3 · The physical touch contact
artiteacher Near Field Communication
Just a tap, just a tap, No battery needed to share!
artiteacher Short-range wireless signals protect mobile payment systems from remote hackers.
artiteacher Extremely short wireless ranges protect your data because hackers must physically bump into you to intercept NFC signals.
artiteacher Eight personified wireless tech mascots stand on a glowing retro-arcade character select screen.
BETA
artiteacher Match wireless signals in fast battles to discover which technology wins in speed and range.
Fun Fact
NFC's safety distance: Near Field Communication is designed to work only within four centimeters, making it virtually impossible for remote hackers to steal your data.
Glossary
near field communication (noun)
A short-range wireless connectivity technology that enables data exchange between devices in close proximity. In 2004, Nokia, Sony, and Philips founded the NFC Forum to standardize this contactless technology.
A short-range wireless connectivity technology that enables data exchange between devices in close proximity. In 2004, Nokia, Sony, and Philips founded the NFC Forum to standardize this contactless technology.
artiteacher Retro infrared technology connects devices using invisible beams of light.
artiteacher Near Field Communication technology transmits data through short-range magnetic fields.