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Identiv and MintID Launch the World’s First NFC-Protected, IoT-Connected Gold and Silver Bullion Securely Authenticate Precious Metal Products and Stop Counterfeiting in Real Time via AES-128 Bit Encrypted Tamper-Proof Tags and iOS and Android Apps
FREMONT, Calif., May 20, 2020 — Identiv, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVE) today announced its partnership with MintID to launch the world’s first near field communication (NFC)-protected, Internet of Things (IoT)-connected gold and silver bullion. Until now, consumers have struggled with the uncertainty of whether or not the precious metal products they own are actually genuine. Together, Identiv and MintID developed an AES-128 bit encrypted, tamper-proof NFC label that, when embedded directly at the source, MintID customers can use to authenticate their investments in real-time with MintID’s iOS and Android mobile apps.
NFC Forum Industry First: Bi-directional Communication Between Smartphones and IoT Devices
New Technical Specifications Improve IoT Device Connectivity WAKEFIELD, Mass. – May 19, 2020 – The NFC Forum, the global standards and advocacy association for Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, announced [...]
NFC Forum Approves Global Wireless Charging Specification
The NFC Forum, the global standards and advocacy association for Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, announced today that its Board of Directors approved and adopted the Wireless Charging Specification (WLC) that makes it possible to wirelessly charge small, battery-powered consumer and IoT devices with a smartphone or other NFC charging device at a power transfer rate of up to one watt. This will improve the user experience for the two billion consumers and businesses using smartphones and other NFC-enabled devices.
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May 27, 2020rfidjournal
Arrow Electronics, Panasonic Industry, STMicroelectronics Offer IoT Modules
Arrow Electronics, Panasonic Industry and STMicroelectronics have introduced a low-power wireless multi-sensor edge-intelligence solution for smart-factory, smart-home and smart-life applications. According to the companies, the IoT Solution Module combines Arrow’s engineering and global distribution capabilities with Panasonic Industry’s IoT modules based on the ST BlueTile (STEVAL-BCN002V1B) multi-sensor development kit.
STMicroelectronics Reveals Next-Generation NFC Reader IC for Digital Car Keys
May 27, 2020eejournal
STMicroelectronics has extended its portfolio of ST25R NFC reader ICs with a new addition to the successful digital car key line, the ST25R3920. The new device introduces enhanced features for stronger performance, including rapid key response and extended range.
Smartphones will soon wirelessly charge wearables via NFC
May 22, 2020pocketnow
When it comes to wireless charging, Qi is the global standard that you find compatible with almost all phones and wearables. But thanks to the updated NFC specifications, accessories such as headphones and smartwatches will soon be able to wirelessly charge over NFC as well.
Charge wirelessly with NFC
May 21, 2020Handelsblatt
The new NFC specification WLC However, there are still no devices that support the new standard. In practice, however, it could look like simply placing the earphones or smartwatch on the back of a smartphone for charging – exactly where the NFC radio chip is installed. Some smartphone manufacturers have already implemented such a charging option with their own proprietary standard – of course, only in devices and accessories from their own production.
