Tap Tap is a custom NFC Tag brand that I have set up to promote the usage of NFC tags in Malaysia. Don't you think it is definitely a waste if we not do not use feature like NFC (near field communication)after spending our hard-earned money to get NFC-enabled smartphone.

And that is the reason why NFC tag from Tap Tap is created!

# To know more about Tap Tap, you can visit TapTap.my

NFC

NFC is a short-range wireless connectivity technology to enable communication between electronic devices in close proximity. The way NFC works is your NFC enabled device sends out radio frequency signals that interact with an NFC tag.

The signal creates a current that flows through the NFC tag and allows the device and the tag to communicate with one another.



NFC Tags

Think of an NFC tag as a really small memory device, like a USB stick, but with an antenna attached so it can send it’s data wirelessly. It contains no batteries and gets all it’s power from just being close to the mobile phone.

Commonly, a tag will be a sticker, perhaps the size of a postage stamp. But it can also be embedded into keyfobs, wristbands and lots of other things

This post has been edited by hullabaloo_bard: Nov 3 2013, 11:48 AM

NFC is a short-range wireless connectivity technology to enable communication between electronic devices in close proximity.

The way NFC works is your NFC enabled device sends out radio frequency signals that interact with an NFC tag. The signal creates a current that flows through the NFC tag and allows the device and the tag to communicate with one another.

Think of an NFC tag as a really small memory device, like a USB stick, but with an antenna attached so it can send it's data wirelessly. It contains no batteries and gets all it's power from just being close to the mobile phone.

Commonly, a tag will be a sticker, perhaps the size of a postage stamp. But it can also be embedded into keyfobs, wristbands and lots of other things.

The beauty of NFC is in its simplicity. Once the tag has been encoded with the desired information or action, the tag is ready to use.

The user simply touches the back of the phone against the tag. This will launch the URL, application or service encoded.

No lining up cameras with barcodes, no downloading apps just to scan, no fuss. Simple.

In terms of battery consumption, NFC is completely off unless the device is on and unlocked. When it is on, consumption is very low. NFC is also accounted for 0.5% of power consumption.

Given that it's disabled when the screen is off, you're looking at less than that averaged over regular use of your phone.

Unlike Bluetooth, NFC can interact with another device with a single wave of your smartphone. It’s fast and requires little effort on your part. In contrast, Bluetooth connections take time and require many steps to activate.

With such a close range between devices required, the potential for signal interference or hackers trying to steal your data is reduced.

And if you want to know, Bluetooth consumes a chunk of your smartphone’s power while NFC typically consumes much less.

Best of all, if you really need to establish a constant connection and you don’t want to spend an hour standing nose-to-nose with your coworker, near field communication can connect your smartphones before turning the signal over to another technology, such as Bluetooth, giving you the best of both worlds in terms of speed and distance.

NFC tags typically operate within three to six centimetres. This close range makes NFC perfect for interaction and means that tags can't 'accidently' be read or used for unwanted tracking.

They are various android apps which you install into your smartphones. There are three awesome apps which are developed by Tagstand that caught my attention and work like charm.

The applications are:

NFC Task Launcher

Automatically switch between car, home and office profiles using this application. You just have to put an Tap Tap's NFC tag in your car, home, office and bedroom and automatically change settings, and launch apps by touching our tag.

The cool things you can do are such as:

-Turn on Bluetooth, turn off Wifi and start your favorite music app when you place it in a dock or scan a tag in your car
-Set your ringer to vibrate, dim the display and set an alarm when you scan a tag on your night stand
-Start up Wifi and automatically connect to your home network when you come home.

Link

NFC Task Launcher SMS Plugin

This is a plugin for NFC Task Launcher that will allow the "Text Message" functionality to automatically send a text message rather than pre-populate the SMS data in a text message application.

However, this does not insert a message into your message history. The SMS is sent directly from the app with no user interaction required.

Link

NFC Task Launcher Call Plugin

This is a plugin for NFC Task Launcher that will allow the "Call" functionality to place a call rather than open the dialer with the number pre-populated.

For note, you must have NFC Task Launcher installed for this to work.

Link

#Unfortunately, there is still no good apps from Blackberry and Windows appstore which I can share with you at the moment. If you have found one, kindly tell us, ok? .

Most likely yes. Check your device specifications. Our 1k tags will work with any device that supports MIFARE™ classic tags or have an NXP NFC chipset.

Kindly contact your manufacturer to be sure.

Need to split it up? I encourage you to place separate orders. For bulk orders or custom projects, contact me and I will work with you.

I will use Pos Ekspress to ship all orders around Malaysia. It comes with tracking code and high quality envelope. However, it does not require signature once it reaches the specified destination.

With Pos Ekspres, you just need to pay around RM3 for the shipping cost. Or you can make use of the free shipping cost arrangement by ordering more than 10 pieces of nfc tag at one time.

All orders will be processed and ship out within 1 business day after payment is made. All shipment will be made around 7.00pm every weekday which then will be process by Pos Malaysia in the next day. Therefore, kindly settle any outstanding payment before 4.00pm.

Once I have ship out your NFC tags, I will forward to you the tracking number and image of the envelope with your name on it. It will take 1 to 3 days for you to get your hand on our NFC tags.

To eligible for a free shipping, you must have minimum order 10 pieces of nfc tag and only applies to non bulk orders within Malaysia using the shipping provider of our choice. There is tracking number provided.

For paid shipping option i.e. through Pos Ekspres where a tracking number is supplied, we will help you work with the shipping operator to locate your package.

Received my Tags within 2 days..... everything went smooth as Silk...

and TS is very kind to answer all my stupid questions.....

Thumbs up for great service!

Cod with helmi 10 pcs more than a week back. Very fast, prompt n efficient service I would say. As for the tags, they work like a charm on my s3 n note2. Quality seems to be good as well. Unfortunately it does not work when the phone is in sleep mode but this is purely due to the application(nfc task launcher) rather than anything else. Overall double thumbs up on the product n service.