FloJack invites iDevices to NFC party

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The FloJack is a small disc-shaped NFC reader/writer for Apple mobile devices that conveniently plugs into a 3.5-mm audio port

The original, lunch-box-sized FloJack prototype

The current design is some 2,000 percent smaller than the original prototype

Flomio has made a number of FloJack modules by hand but is now hoping to start mass production

A removable back cover allows users to swap out the 3V CR2023 Lithium battery when the included cell runs dry

Flomio has produced its own NFC tags called ZAPPs, but the FloJack can read all NFC Forum tags (Type 1, 2, 3 and 4) and any other tags conforming to ISO 14443A/B, ISO 15693 and ISO 18092

The tags can be used to automatically launch apps, show reminders, call contacts, or check the weather before you leave the house, but also open up possibilities like NFC-enabled greetings cards

Launching Drive Mode using NFC technology

The FloJack plugs into the audio jack of the iDevice to facilitate wireless bi-directional serial communication between devices or special tags

A FloJack SDK has been created to allow third party developers to add NFC to their iOS apps

FloJack offers iPhone and iPad users a simple and relatively inexpensive way to join the NFC revolution

Article Summary

Despite being heavily tipped for inclusion in the latest version of Apple's iPhone, near field communication (NFC) technology didn't make the final cut and remains on the wants list. The new iPad and iPad mini are similarly lacking, leaving iDevice users lagging a little behind in the short-range wireless connectivity department. A project has just launched on crowd-funding portal Kickstarter, which offers iPhone and iPad users a simple and relatively inexpensive way to join the NFC revolution. FloJack from Flomio is a small disc-shaped NFC reader/writer for Apple mobile devices that conveniently plugs into a 3.5-mm audio port.

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