New cell phone-based applications using NFC (Near Field Communications) Technology

The same technology used to sense RFID's (electronic tags) 'NFC' (near field communications...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Near_Field_Communication) can be employed to enable a cell phone as the instrument to make money transfers...subway passes, parking meters...can also be used to permit activation of keyless locks on hotel riooms, front doors. and car doors.


http://www.businesstravellogue.com/accommodation/remote-hotel-check-in-with-your-cell-phone-gives-you-keyless-entry.html

http://www.technologyreview.com/read_article.aspx?id=17355&ch=infotech

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