NFC Forum
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The NFC Forum, was launched as a non-profit industry association in 2004 by leading mobile communications, semiconductor and consumer electronics companies. The Forum's mission is to advance the use of Near Field Communication technology by developing specifications, ensuring interoperability among devices and services, and educating the market about NFC technology.
Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range, standards-based wireless connectivity technology. It allows consumers to perform safe contactless transactions, access digital content and connect electronic devices -- with the simplicity of a single touch.
NFC technology is supported by the world's leading communication device manufacturers, semiconductor producers, network operators, IT and services companies, and financial services organizations. NFC is compatible with hundreds of millions of contactless cards and readers already deployed worldwide.
The Forum's 140+ global member companies currently are developing specifications for a modular NFC device architecture, and protocols for interoperable data exchange and device-independent service delivery, device discovery, and device capability.
The NFC Forum's Sponsor members that hold seats on the Board of Directors include leading players in key industries around the world. The Sponsor members are: Broadcom, MasterCard International, Microsoft Corp., NEC, Nokia, NTT DoCoMo Inc., NXP Semiconductors, Renesas Technology, Samsung, Sony Corporation, STMicroelectronics, and Visa Inc.
http://www.nfc-forum.org/