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Apple patent could lead to NFC Macs with iPhone pairing

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Apple patent could lead to NFC Macs with iPhone pairing

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A new USPTO patent filing has revived rumors that NFC-based Mac-to-iPhone syncing is in development. The patent for an "electronic device with conductive housing and near field antenna" would have a computer or any other display-equipped device carry spiral antennas to pick up near-field communications from a smartphone or other mobile device when brought close. Its example design, which resembles an iMac or a similar computer display, would work with multiple devices put typically within about four to eight inches away....

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USPTO, NFC? Why not type an explanation beside these letters in your haste to get recognized on this forum.
 
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Postoak said:
USPTO, NFC? Why not type an explanation beside these letters in your haste to get recognized on this forum.
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USPTO = United States Patent & Trademark Office
NFC = Near Field Communications

First hits on google, took me (and you too most likely) longer to type this message than google for the definitions
 

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