Socket Mobile's New D600 NFC Reader Supports Transition from QR Codes to NFC Format

Socket Mobile has announced its new v1.50 firmware release for the D600 NFC reader.

When connected to an iPad, tablet or PC, the D600 can read NFC messages and cards written by a mobile phone, including QR code equivalents. The D600 supports all NFC tag types and message formats, facilitating the transition from screen-based QR codes to NFC-based tap-and-go solutions.
Tap-and-go allows you to bypass the additional step of confirming personal IDs – ideal for improving throughput when user identification is required, such as boarding passes and passports. NFC tag information can be associated with a person's identity before being transmitted to the reader for validation.

Mobile apps written with Capture SDK support all Socket Mobile products, including the D600 and the S550 desktop NFC readers. This broad support enables developers to transition from QR code reading to a combination of QR code and/or NFC tag reading. Apps designed to read NFC Forum tag messages with the D600 can read the same message (encoded in a QR Code) using a Socket Mobile 2D barcode scanner. This allows developers to focus on their app's features and experiences without concern for compatibility across customer devices.

All new D600 NFC readers achieve compatibility with the NFC Forum specifications—including NFC apps on iOS and Android phones.