NFC Introduction l Hardware Integration l Asset Infinity

Exploring NFC Tag Integration in Asset Infinity


Introduction 

 

Asset Infinity has implemented NFC (Near Field Communication), a short-range wireless technology to share data. Like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and all manners of other wireless signals, NFC works on the principle of sending information over radio waves. NFC data is sent through electromagnetic induction between two devices. 

 

                                   

 

NFC works on the bases of NFC tags; it allows users to share data between an NFC tag and an android/iOS-powered devices. 
 

1. How to write on NFC Tags? 

 

NFC Tags 

 

Near Field Communication tags are small integrated circuits designed to store information that can be retrieved by NFC-enabled devices like smartphones and tablets through radio waves.

In the Asset Infinity application, the NFC process works through Read/ Write Mode that allows the NFC device to read or write passive NFC tags. 

Mobile Device Setup

  • Ensure that your mobile device is NFC-enabled and has the Asset Infinity mobile app installed.
  • Enable NFC scanning within the app settings to allow for seamless interaction with NFC tags.

Writing to NFC Tags

  • Open the Asset Infinity mobile app on your NFC-enabled device.
  • Navigate to the NFC tag management section within the app.
  • Select the option to write data to an NFC tag.
  • Enter the desired information or update for the selected asset.
  • Hold your device close to the NFC tag you wish to write to.
  • The app will write the specified data to the NFC tag, updating its contents accordingly.

 

To write on an NFC tag through Android device:


1. Go to the Asset List



2. Tap on the Asset for which we have to write the code:

 

3. Click on the option " + Write NFC Code"



4. Tap the NFC tag to your device:



Once the details are written on the tag, a message will be displayed. 

   

    To write on an NFC tag through Apple iOS device:-


1. Go to the Asset List

2. Tap on the Asset for which we have to write the code:


3. Click on the option " + Write NFC Code"


4. Tap the NFC tag to your device:

   

·         Once the details are written on the tag, a message will be displayed. 

 

2. How to read details on NFC tags? 

 

The information written on an NFC tag can be read from a range of 4cm or less. Bring the device close to the tag. The application will open with the details written on the tag. 

 

The information written onth NFC tag is read & matched to the asset list in the system. If the asset code exist in the system it display asset information on the screen. In case the informatin not matched with any data then no asset data will be displayed.


1. Open the Asset Infinity mobile app on your NFC-enabled device.
2. Navigate to the asset scanning section within the app.
3. Hold your device close to the NFC tag attached to the asset you wish to read.
4. The app will automatically detect the NFC tag and retrieve the stored data, displaying it on your device screen.

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For an Android Device:

Enable the NFC settings in android device and tap to scan the NFC tag.


For an Apple (IOS Device):

Open the Asset infinity app, Click on icon mention in below screenshot to spot NFC details:



 

                                                              




 





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