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SwivelCard uses regular paper and has a USB drive embedded

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Re: SwivelCard uses regular paper and has a USB drive embedded

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Post by 5toclose »

jcr wrote: post #2

Interesting concept, and probably really useful for people on the go. I'm guessing you're doing the web redirection to the site of your client, or is this incorrect? If you are doing the redirection, I'm curious why you decided to not also include a QR code?

Yes, there is a backend interface that allows the card owner to direct each individual card to any webpage they want. We do include QR code (printed on the back of the cards) and NFC inside.

Re: SwivelCard uses regular paper and has a USB drive embedded

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Post by cix »

I like the concept, but posting this type of video on Hacker news is going to question the core technology vs the pitch. The way it is demonstrated makes it seem as if the card itself has flash memory, and has a wireless receiver. So basically from what I can devise. Each card has a unique code that basically accesses cloud storage that logs your ip address and location on use, that is understandable (or is it just a site redirect). But, I am a little confused by the core technology of your supposed wireless feature, what am I missing here?

Re: SwivelCard uses regular paper and has a USB drive embedded

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Post by cix »

cix wrote: post #6

I like the concept, but posting this type of video on Hacker news is going to question the core technology vs the pitch. The way it is demonstrated makes it seem as if the card itself has flash memory, and has a wireless receiver. So basically from what I can devise. Each card has a unique code that basically accesses cloud storage that logs your ip address and location on use, that is understandable (or is it just a…

OK I see you indicated it is using NFC. But all the iPhone models from what I know of don't even have NFC, let alone instant response from their proximity.

Re: SwivelCard uses regular paper and has a USB drive embedded

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Post by cix »

cix wrote: post #7
cix wrote: post #6

I like the concept, but posting this type of video on Hacker news is going to question the core technology vs the pitch. The way it is demonstrated makes it seem as if the card itself has flash memory, and has a wireless receiver. So basically from what I can devise. Each card has a unique code that basically accesses cloud storage that logs your ip address and location on use, that is understandable (or is it just a…

OK I see you indicated it is using NFC. But all the iPhone models from what I know of don't even have NFC, let alone instant response from their proximity.

Corrected myself yet again, it seems you are not using a iPhone in the demo. I haven't ever used a Android with NFC before, does it really react instantly when certain proximity with a NFC chip as shown?

Re: SwivelCard uses regular paper and has a USB drive embedded

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Post by cix »

cix wrote: post #7
cix wrote: post #6

I like the concept, but posting this type of video on Hacker news is going to question the core technology vs the pitch. The way it is demonstrated makes it seem as if the card itself has flash memory, and has a wireless receiver. So basically from what I can devise. Each card has a unique code that basically accesses cloud storage that logs your ip address and location on use, that is understandable (or is it just a…

OK I see you indicated it is using NFC. But all the iPhone models from what I know of don't even have NFC, let alone instant response from their proximity.

Also what type of cost will be associated with these type of NFC chips, I can't assume a mass production of these would be inexpensive with those chips. Wouldn't just keeping the USB with the printed metallic ink and a QR code be more economical for mass production? Or will you have two separate models perhaps?
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