Executive Summary from project proposal

Paying for public transportation is not at a top notch technological level in Singapore. Since the Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology has been introduced in 2012 in Singapore, there has not been much progression or usage of it for the convenience of commuters who take public transportation every day. There is a need for SMRT and LTA to implement NFC technology for payment of public transportation. The objective of this proposal is to propose having a minimum standardized NFC chip for all smartphones to allow users to pay for public transport with their NFC enabled smartphones. This will grant users a smarter and efficient way to consolidate all the payment cards into one-unit device – smartphones, which means residents and commuters can pay for public transport with just a wave of their smartphone across an electronic device. NFC enabled smartphone users can make use of NFC technology to pay for other transactions as well such as food, movie tickets and shopping conveniently.

Letter of Transmittal from project proposal

Letter of Transmittal

7 October 2015

Mr. Blackstone

Senior Lecturer

Centre for English Language Communication

20 Dover Road

 

Dear Mr. Blackstone

RE: Proposal for ‘NFC-Enabled smartphones with universal NFC-Chip compatibility’

We are pleased to present to you our proposal idea of ‘NFC-Enabled smartphones with universal NFC-Chip compatibility.’ This report has been prepared to demonstrate how people can make full use of their smartphones and consolidate all EZ-Link and credit cards into one device. In addition, have a minimum standardized NFC Chip compatible to all phone brands to allow all users to enjoy the privilege of NFC-enabled phones. The current example would be how commuters are scanning their EZ-Link card every day for public transportation. Hoping to enhance the current system of scanning cards, the team would like to up it to the next level of scanning your smartphone on the go without having to face the hassle of searching for your card somewhere in your pockets, wallets or bag.

The time and effort taken to read our report is appreciated. This team hopes you would consider implementing our idea for better convenience for the commuters and travelers.

 

Yours sincerely

NFC Hype

Personal statement from project proposal

As an engineering student, it is important to be updated with the technology so that one understands the applications and make room for innovative ideas from the existing technology.  I am interested in the technology called Near Field Communication (NFC) which can be found in the smartphone. The NFC enabled smartphone allows mobile payments for shopping but not for buses and train rides.  It would be good if all EZ-Link and credit/debit cards can be combined into a smartphone with the touch of NFC technology. It is time to go wallet-less.