Nokia has announced its Nokia 6131 NFC phone, the world's first fully integrated commercial near field communications-enabled handset, at the 40th annual Consumer Electronics Show.
The Nokia 6131 NFC handset includes near field communications (NFC) technology, which will enable payment & ticketing capability with one tap of the device. Nokia claims that the addition of NFC technology to a mobile device adds an entirely new level of capability compared to contactless cards and keytags.
As Nokia explains, unlike a simple card or keytag, which only allows for one-way communication, an NFC-enabled mobile phone gives users a fully interactive experience. For example, touching an NFC-enabled advertising poster or informational kiosk can automatically link the user to interactive internet-based information, open an audio file, or download new content directly to the handset.
Additionally, an extra layer of security is enabled when making contactless payments since the handset can be set to allow payment information only when the user expressly authorizes the transaction via a password, unlike a card or tag, which can be used by whoever has it in their possession.
Along with its NFC features, the Nokia 6131 NFC phone also includes a built-in digital music player with MicroSD card support and FM stereo radio, a 1.3 megapixel camera, and Bluetooth wireless technology. It is expected to be available in select markets during the first quarter of 2007
8th January 2007
