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This utility app enables your iPhone or iPad to read NFC SmartCards, stickers, and RFID tags using a Bluetooth-connected peripheral. It displays card details, maintains a history of reads, and manages the Bluetooth connection. The app is designed for ease of use, requiring no prior NFC/RFID experience.
What's New in TouchPointGettingStarted
1.3.30
February 23, 2017
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. The theme for this release is to demonstrate what one Beacon can do. So a Beacon Settings Screen is added to configure the "local" Beacon in the TouchPoint Stand to interact with this App. The user specifies the UUID and Major/Minor for the selected iBeacon along with the desired notification interval (10 sec min / hourly max) and the Event trigger (At Beacon, Near Beacon, In Range, Out of Range). Then the Beacon can trigger the following Foreground and Background Actions: Foreground Action (select one) 1. Open Website 2. Proximity Demo 3. Show Picture (selected form your Photo’s) 4. None Background Actions (select one from each) 1. Issue Notification (Yes/No) 2. Audible (Alarm, Range Estimate, or none) 3. Vibrate (Yes/No), iPhone only Note that this app uses the iBeacon standard. Please contact NFC@socketmobile.com if you have any questions.
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FAQ
What devices does TouchPoint support?
TouchPoint is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It leverages the iOS ecosystem to bring NFC functionality to these devices.
Does TouchPoint require an NFC-enabled device?
No, TouchPoint itself does not require your iOS device to have built-in NFC. It works by connecting to a Bluetooth Low Energy peripheral called TouchPoint.
Is TouchPoint easy to use for beginners?
Yes, the app is designed for ease of use and requires no prior NFC or RFID experience. It provides the basic functionality to get a working Near Field Communication system up and running.
What information does TouchPoint display about read cards?
When a card is read, TouchPoint displays its Card ID and Card Type. It also maintains a history of all cards that have been read.
Can TouchPoint help diagnose connection issues?
Yes, the app logs Bluetooth communication with the TouchPoint peripheral. This logging feature is useful for diagnosing complex configuration or connectivity issues.
How often is TouchPoint updated?
The latest version of TouchPoint is 1.3.30, which was last updated on February 23, 2017. While updates have not been frequent recently, the app has been stable since its release.
What is the user sentiment for TouchPoint?
Based on the available data, TouchPoint has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 2 ratings, indicating a very positive user sentiment among its current users.
Does TouchPoint have ads?
No, TouchPoint does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any ad interruptions.
