References
Images
"Charles Walton" image on the Introduction/Background page was obtained from Engadget (retrieved on 4/7/2012). The image is a picture of Charles Walton, considered the "Father of RFID technology." Courtesy of Engadget.
"Phone and vending machine" image on the Potential Benefits page was obtained from RFID Blog (retrieved on 4/7/2012). The image is a picture of a phone being swiped near a vending machine, illustrating the "contactless" and fast method of purchasing that comes standard with NFC technology. Courtesy of RFID Blog.
"TAG and QR Code" image on the Potential Benefits page was obtained from QR Stuff and Microsoft (retrieved on 4/7/2012). The images are of Microsoft's TAG logo and an example of a QR (quick response) code. Courtesy of Microsoft and QRStuff.
Multimedia
"Near Field Communications (NFC) demo" video on the Introduction/Background page was obtained via YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfTitxVbiUI (retrieved on 4/7/2012). This video demonstrates the basics of Near Field Communication. Courtesy of SITAOnline.
Publications
Gustin, S. (2011, May 25). Wired.com FAQ: Near Field Communications’ Big (Money) Moment. Wired. Retrieved February 28, 2012, from http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2011/05/wired-nfc-faq
In this article, Gustin gives a detailed overview of what Near Field Communication is as well as specific details regarding the technology. Some of the topics discussed in the article include the current list of NFC-based devices, the leading companies surrounding the technology and examples of NFC-related devices already in use today.
Minihold, R. (2011). Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology and Measurements. Rohde & Schwarz. Retrieved February 28, 2012, from http://www2.rohde-schwarz.com/file_15687/1MA182_2.pdf
In this white paper, Minihold goes into great detail regarding what NFC is, how it works and what its main uses are and will be. With graphs and other visual representations, Minihold explains the basics of data, transmitting data with NFC, what technologies are involved with NFC, as well as some detail on how it is built.
Near field communication. (n.d.). Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 28, 2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Near_field_communication
In this article, the entire gamut of information on Near Field Communication is discussed. From an overview, to the history of NFC, to essentially how it works and what it could be used for. The article then delves into some comparisons, including with Bluetooth, and several security aspects of NFC.
NFC in Action. (n.d.). NFC Forum. Retrieved February 28, 2012, from http://www.nfc-forum.org/aboutnfc/nfc_in_action
This website is the main hub for all things Near Field Communication. Several articles from this site gave extraordinary detail on how NFC came to be what it is today, including background details, technical representations and a wealth of knowledge in applications and future devices.
Rayment, J. (2007, September 11). Near Future Of Near Field. The Globe And Mail. Retrieved February 28, 2012, from http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/article781161.ece
In this article, Rayment delves into the list of financial and technology companies that are now involved in NFC. The article outlines how initial NFC beta tests worked and provides statistics on current mobile device trends in relation to the technology.
Sa, R. (n.d.). Access control with mobile phones: the future with Near Field Communication. Security Products, Companies, News and Events | SourceSecurity.com - the complete security industry guide. Retrieved February 28, 2012, from http://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-3108-ga.5735.html
In this article, Sa outlines the advantages and disadvantages that come with a new technology such as Near Field Communication. Several key applications are explained and many scenarios are depicted in which NFC would be instrumental. The basics and a general explanation of the technology are also provided as well.