This document discusses Near Field Communication (NFC) technology and its applications in Android devices. It defines NFC as a short-range wireless communication standard that allows data transfer between devices within 4 cm of each other. The document describes how NFC can be used for body sensor networks to monitor fetal health, mobile shopping applications, and micro-payment systems. It concludes that NFC is a promising replacement for RFID and that many new applications can be developed for Android and iOS devices.
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