Near Field Communication (NFC) technology has become increasingly important for ubiquitous computing. Florian Resatsch investigates the optimal strategies for developing and evaluating ubiquitous computing applications based on NFC. He draws on a variety of current theories on ubiquitous computing, human-computer interaction, and technology acceptance to propose an iterative process model (UCAN) for the integrated development and evaluation of NFC applications. Finally, the author offers a range of design guidelines for NFC applications in four categories: NFC technology, tag infrastructure, devices, and human factors.

Autorentext
Dr. Florian Resatsch completed his doctoral thesis under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Helmut Krcmar at the Chair of Information Systems at the Technische Universität München (TUM). He is the managing partner and co-founder of a company focused on object and location-based information services.

Inhalt
Theoretical Framework.- Human Computer Interaction and Technology Acceptance.- Designing an Ubiquitous Computing Application Development and Evaluation Process Model (UCAN).- From Initial Idea to Low-Fidelity Prototype: Easymeeting and the Mobile Prosumer.- Working Prototype: An NFC-based Mobile Phone Ticketing System.- Conclusion, Limitations, and Future Research.