Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, KR)
What is a Patent for Electronic device and method for identifying product based on near field communication
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1. Field
Various embodiments of the disclosure relate to an electronic device and a method to identify products based on near field communications.
2. Description of Related Art
After a product is produced by an individual manufacturer A unique identification number (ID) is assigned to the product for distribution and control of the product. The unique ID of the product can be attached to the body of the product or printed on its packaging. The unique ID can be attached to the product in the form of a barcode printed on it. This can result in damage to the item’s beauty or to the unique ID due to negligence in the process of distribution.
The above information is provided as background information solely to assist with an understanding of the disclosure. No assertion is made, on the basis of whether any of the above may be applicable in the context of prior art to the disclosed.
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- What are the technical terms and terms used to describe the nature of an invention? A technical dictionary will help you find the appropriate terms.
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