METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONSUMER TESTING OF AN NFC DEVICE

摘要

Near-field communication (NFC) test apparatus and methods for use by a consumer to confirm the functionality of the NFC circuitry the consumer's NFC-enabled mobile device, and/or to troubleshoot NFC communications problems of the mobile device. In an embodiment, a NFC test apparatus includes a mobile device package, at least one NFC tag configured for communications with NFC circuitry of a mobile device, and a support substrate that has an indicator to ensure correct positioning of the mobile device during a self-testing procedure. In some embodiments, the NFC tag is located on the mobile device package so that an orientation of the mobile device is known during a portion of the mobile device self-testing procedure, and the support substrate is configure for supporting the mobile device during the self-testing procedure.

主权项

1. A near-field communication (NFC) test apparatus for a mobile device comprising:
a mobile device package; at least one near-field communication (NFC) tag configured for communications with NFC circuitry of a mobile device and located on the mobile device package such that an orientation of the mobile device is known during at least one portion of a mobile device self-testing procedure; and a support substrate associated with the mobile device package for supporting the mobile device during the self-testing procedure, wherein the support substrate comprises at least one indicator on a surface thereof to ensure correct positioning of the mobile device during the self-testing procedure.