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Activation of an NFC device

US11012118B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2018
Grant dateMay 18, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B5/45
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A near field communication (NFC) method includes activating an NFC device second device in response to a first electromagnetic field generated by a nearby NFC device. The NFC device generates a second electromagnetic field after being activated. The first NFC device can detect the second electromagnetic field and initiate a near field communication process.

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