The Next Generation Of Business Cards -- What Can We Expect? #QR Codes

NFC Will Be a Game-Changer

What we really want is an instant data transfer. What we want is NFC (near-field communication). Essentially, the next generation of RFID, these tiny radio chips can be embedded in a business card or poster or you name it. When you wave your NFC-enabled smartphone (rumor says iPhone) near the chip, you will connect to the data. It should also enable us to pay for items with our “digital wallets,” a.k.a. our smartphones. (See this WSJ article for more on the battle over “digital wallets.)

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