can a Droid be used as a RFID?

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    12-28-2009 01:25 PM
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    can a Droid be used as a RFID?

    Can it scan/transmit RFID's??? A co-worker and I both have droids and was wondering if it could work. I think the droid has the capability of doing RFID but not sure.
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    12-28-2009 03:15 PM
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    This concept has been looked at, but hasn't extensively been worked on.

    The thing about RFID is that the actual reader powers the card to read what's on it.
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    12-28-2009 03:19 PM
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    Quote Originally Posted by justicw View Post
    I think the droid has the capability of doing RFID but not sure.
    What leads you to that line of thought?
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    12-28-2009 03:23 PM
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    The Droid uses wireless signals, so does the RFID. It's understandable to assume that.
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    12-28-2009 10:16 PM
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    Yes. 1) using a SIM card enabled with an RFID standard like DASH7 (Home | dash7.org)
    2) a SD Card enabled with the same.
    3) co-existing with NFC's silicon.

    These options will be available in the first half of 2010 for multiple smartphones, but so far there is no current support for active RFID directly in an Android handset.
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    12-28-2009 10:24 PM
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    Do you think we'll be able to use our existing Droid handsets with this technique?
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    Sure. Someone needs to build an app to help present the data in a useful way, but otherwise existing input options will suffice. Eventually Android, like iPhone, will become a mechanism for acquiring lots of sensor and location data and the issue of the UI will become paramount. If you are planning on developing an app for RFID, or sensor networks in particular, let me know as I may be able to help generate customers.
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    12-29-2009 05:47 AM
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pat Burns View Post
    Sure. Someone needs to build an app to help present the data in a useful way, but otherwise existing input options will suffice. Eventually Android, like iPhone, will become a mechanism for acquiring lots of sensor and location data and the issue of the UI will become paramount. If you are planning on developing an app for RFID, or sensor networks in particular, let me know as I may be able to help generate customers.
    Very nice....Can't think of anything I would use RFID for....
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    01-03-2010 11:40 AM
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    supposedly the goverment is putting rf id tags in passports, driver licences, store are starting to use them. wouldnt you like to know if there is one around you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sparticus View Post
    supposedly the goverment is putting rf id tags in passports, driver licences, store are starting to use them. wouldnt you like to know if there is one around you.
    I can tell you the New Passports do have them...Why would I care of they are around?
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