Near Field Communication (NFC) scans into Apex

Hi,
Does anyone have experience integrating to Apex (or other Oracle technologies), via mobile devices using Near Field Communication (NFC)? Links below with more information on NFC: -
http://open-nfc.org/wp/
http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/nfc/index.html
Thanks,
Mike

Hi to All,
I made one VI to transfer information of one file .ini to the tag through NFC.
I share the screen shoot and some information.
I use a DEMO-CR95HF-A evaluation board of ST.com
I hope that the information help you to know the NFC and LabView.
Regards.
Attachments:
VI Diagram.jpg ‏230 KB
CR95HFDLL_Select (Function).jpg ‏64 KB
AN3954 dll used.pdf ‏420 KB

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