INSIDE Open NFC� is a commercial-grade NFC protocol stack that is available in an open source edition under the Apache� License, Version 2.0. As a cost-effective, open-standards platform, Open NFC will improve the interoperability of NFC devices to help accelerate market adoption of NFC solutions.
The Open NFC protocol stack provides a complete NFC middleware solution for mobile phones, embedded products, and other devices. Open NFC supports several levels of functionality:
* Low-level RF control
* NFC Forum-specified tag handling
* Peer-to-peer communications
* Bluetooth and Wi-Fi pairing
* Interactions with single-wire protocol SIMs and other secure elements
* Compatibility with smart cards and RFID tags based on Felica, Mifare, and ISO 14443 standards
INSIDE�s Open NFC offers a consistent API across all NFC hardware, which simplifies and accelerates development. It also supports greater flexibility for OEMs and ODMs, enabling them to bring new solutions to market faster. INSIDE�s Open NFC 3.4 is available for WinCE 6.0 (compatible with Windows� Mobile 7) and Linux 2.6 platforms, and an Android� implementation is expected to become available at the end of March 2010.
As per the following public announcement made by INSIDE Contactless on April 21st, Open NFC� source code and API documentation will be available on May 15:
http://www.insidecontactless.com/eng/Vision/Press-releases/INSIDE-CONTACTLESS-OFFERS-FREE-DOWNLOADABLE-OPEN-NFC-API-AND-SOURCE-CODE-ON-SOURCEFORGE
For more information, please contact us at: opennfc@insidefr.com
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