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nearfield.org - 4/15/2009

iPhone RFID: object-based media

— nearfield.org — This is a prototype of an iPhone media player that uses physical objects to control media playback.... It is based on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) that triggers various iPhone interactions when in the range of a wireless tag embedded inside a ... (more) iPhone RFID: object-based media

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iPhone Prototype Makes Excellent Use of RFID [RFID]

— i.gizmodo.com — What could you do with an iPhone equipped with an RFID reader? A whole lot. But this... clip shows the possibilities of just one fuction: Associating everyday objects with video. Essentially, you hold your iPhone in close proximity to a certain ... (more) iPhone Prototype Makes Excellent Use of RFID [RFID]

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iPhone RFID prototype is very cool
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — Filed under: Hardware, Internet Tools, iPhone iPhone RFID: object-based media from timo on Vimeo. Some things are really cool. Object-based RFID media for the the iPhone is one of them. The video above is a prototype demonstration of how this could potentially work. Basically, there's a small "tag" inside a physical object that triggers an iPhone action when it's in range via the attached RFID/NFC reader. In the demonstration it can be seen playing videos, launching ...

iPhone Prototype Makes Excellent Use of RFID [RFID]
Gizmodo — What could you do with an iPhone equipped with an RFID reader? A whole lot. But this clip shows the possibilities of just one fuction: Associating everyday objects with video. Essentially, you hold your iPhone in close proximity to a certain object, and that object tells your iPhone to play a particular preloaded clip. Endless potential children's toys that come to mind, but so do other applications, like pulling up a video maintenance manual when close to parts of your car, complete with clips showing you how to change a tire or jump start your engine based only on proximity...and maybe some level of curse ...

RFID Video Showcases iPhone Possibilities
Mac|Life all RSS Feed — ... and mobile devices. Their latest project involves a custom built RFID reader attached to an iPhone. The device triggers actions on the iPhone based on the RFID embedded object it comes in contact with. In the case of the video below, the objects trigger videos to play when the iPhone is close enough to read the embedded RFID. Since iPhone software 3.0 will allow the control of third-party peripherals, we could see this project become a reality in the near future for consumers. iPhone RFID: object-based media from ...

iPhone Prototype uses RFID
The Next Web — Adding an RFID reader to an iPhone allows all sorts of possibilities, and this video shows how everyday objects can trigger a video related to that object. iPhone RFID: object-based media from timo on Vimeo. In the example, with an RFID reader attached to the iPhone, when holding the iPhone in close proximity to a certain object, that object tells your iPhone to play a particular preloaded clip. There might be any number of nice applications where content could be pushed to a phone to act as, say, a flexible museum guide, or instruction manuals or videos could be ...

¿Cómo sería el iPhone con un chip RFID?
Gizmología — El iPhone con un chip RFID funcional sería bastante interesante. Lamentablemente el teléfono no viene con uno pero un usuario muestra cómo sería a través de un prototipo. En este caso sólo con un propósito, reproducir determinados videos cuando el móvil de Apple está ...

What Future Holds: iPhone + RFID [VIDEO]
iSmashPhone - Turn your Phone into your MyPhone — iPhone RFID: object-based media from timo on Vimeo. iPhone+RFID is a great example of making mashups using mobile device and external sensors.  ...

NFC Demoed on iPhone
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis — iPhone RFID: object-based media from timo on Vimeo. Near-field communication is barely working its way into niche handsets, let alone the hottest ones out there, but a research project out of the Oslo School of Archietecture and Design has a working prototype of RFID working on an iPhone. With a simple wave, the iPhone screen shows videos related to real-world objects. It might just be a study scenario, but it certainly acts as a proof of concept, and capitalizes nicely on the iPhone’s generous screen. Good luck getting Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) to integrate such a sensor into the device any ...

Apple testing RFID-equipped iPhone, expert claims
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence — So what would you do with an RFID-equipped iPhone? Use it as a credit card, perhaps? As a driving license? A passport? As a way to find your iPhone, in conjunction with GPS? Well, if a report crossing our desk this afternoon has substance, Apple’s already exploring just what such a device could do, and has built prototype iPhones equipped with RFID chips. We’re not saying we’re 100 percent on the source - Near Field Communications - but we’ll relate what we’ve learned. Einar Rosenberg, who runs the Near Field Communications Group on Linkedin.com, claims as follows: “A highly reliable source has informed me that Apple has built some ...

Apple Readying RFID Enabled iPhone?
Apple Forums & iPhone Forums, Mods, Hacks, News, Themes, Downloads, and more! | ModMyi.com - 4,711,751,911 — Einar Rosenberg, Chief Technology Officer of Narian Technologies, is being widely quoted today about speculation that Apple is currently tinkering with a radio-frequency identification (RFID) chip for possible inclusion in the next generation iPhone. Quote: Had to share this news. A highly ...

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TechBlog — Report: 8 of 10 tested viruses run on Windows 7 | Main November 06, 2009 Linkpost | 11.6.2009 • Windows 7 sales exceed Vista sales by 234% and Windows 7 Drives a 49% Spike in PC Sales - Win7 sales are beating Vista's numbers in its early days, and helping the PC industry recover. • 12 common Windows 7 problems solved - Including issues with installation and iPhone syncing. • Giz Explains: Android, and How It Will Take Over the World - The improvements found in Droid's Android 2.0 OS shows the true potential the open-source mobile OS. Also Midnight Droid madness in Manhattan • Upgrade Path to Android 2.0 ...

Rumor: Next generation iPhone to be RFID enabled
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis — Chalk this one up as a highly suspicious piece of information, but Einar Rosenberg, who is in charge of the Near Field Communications group on LinkedIn, a social network no one really uses anymore except those trying to find a higher paying job and to show off which fancy schools or companies they’ve worked for, is saying that a highly reputable ...

Video: Apple iPhone 4G to Feature RFID-Based NFC
Mobile Magazine — The first Apple iPhone introduced us to the platform and brought touchscreen handsets to the forefront. The iPhone 3G stepped it up with the App Store and the iPhone 3GS made things faster. What can we expect from the iPhone 4G? It seems that the 2010 edition could have RFID. This latest rumor comes byu way of Near Field Communications World. A “highly reliable source” is saying that he’s seen iPhone prototypes with an embedded RFID reader and he’s even seen it in action. This usage of near-field communication could be the next major innovation for mainstream mobile phones. What sort of applications can we expect from this? ...

Rumor: Next iPhone to Gain Radio-Frequency Powers
Wired: Gadget Lab — Apple is rumored to be testing a prototype of its fourth-generation iPhone with a radio-frequency identification chip, which could greatly enhance the handset’s capabilities for business and scientific applications. Business news publication Near Field Communications World cites a “highly reliable source” claiming to have seen the next-generation iPhone in action with an RFID scanner. “It’s not full NFC, but it’s a start for real service discovery, and I’m told that the reaction was very positive [and] that we can expect this in the next-gen ...

Next Generation iPhones Could Come With RFID Sensors
iPhone Hacks — Next gen iPhones could come with RFID sensors The next gen iPhone could well help you checkout at retail stores, borrow books from a library or pay at a toll-booth. If rumors are to be believed, Apple could be deploying RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) sensors in future iPhones.