Attachment turns iPhone into NFC device
Wireless Dynamics has released a new accessory that turns an iPhone into an RFID/NFC reader with contactless payment capability.
With the iCarte, NFC and RFID tag information can be written and read and communicated to the iPhone or to any Computer with a USB port.
iCarte also features an embedded smart-chip that can be configured as debit, credit, pre-paid and loyalty cards for secure contactless transactions.
iCarte can read NFC Smart Posters, download or upload electronic coupons, tickets or receipts, or can be used for commercial applications such as asset tracking, document tracking, health care, security and access control.
The iCarte operates at 13.56MHz and supports a wide range of ISO14443A/B and ISO15693 tags including NXP MIFARE and I-CODE SLI, Texas Instrument Tag-it HF-I, and more. The device works with iPhone 3G and 3GS with OS version 3.0 or higher and has a mini-USB connector that can be used to charge the iPhone and sync with iTunes. ![[end]](/resources/bullet/nfcnews-4.gif)
