Want to build applications that reads NFC compatible tags or cards

Question

Hi,

While at \\BUILD\ we've seen demos of reading NFC cards using the Samsung PC. I've been searching all over but I can't find any clear specifications about what kind of tags and cards are currently supported.

I'm interested to build an application for the Samsung PC that reads NFC tags but I don't know what kind of tags to buy and what operations are currently supported.

So my questions are:

- What kind of NFC tags/cards can be read by the Samsung PC using the Proximity API?
- Are we able to also write the tags/cards? (less important)
- Can we get a simple sample of reading a tag/card using the Proximity API that listens for something different than an URI?

I hope someone can help with answers to these questions.

Thank you,

Romeo

 

Answer 1

I believe the conference badge had a NFC chip in it

Answer 2

Thanks Morten, but that does not help.

I want to purchase NFC cards/tags to test the application with. Unfortunetly I do not know the type of NFC chip used in the badge so I can't purchase the materials I would need.

Answer 3

Hey Romeo C. Dumitrescu,

The Windows Developer Preview: General OS questions for is for non-development questions or issues with the Windows Developer Preview. Here are some resources that may help to answer your question regarding the Proximity API:

• Build Session - Connecting and Sharing with near field communication
• Dev Center - Metro style apps > Learn > Proximity and Tapping
• Dev Center - Metro style apps > Samples > Proximity Sample

For further assistance you may want to reach out to the developer community in the Tailoring your Metro style app for hardware and devices forum.

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Steven