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NFC embedded in countertops - new United clubs
Anyone else notice thier phone picking up NFC activity when placed on certain countertops (i e bar, side table) at certain newer UCs (ie ORD, LAX)?
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Care to elaborate what that means? The only NFC I know is the National Football Conference......
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From Google:
NFC, or Near Field Communication, is a technology that allows devices to exchange information simply by placing them next to one another. |
Are you sure it wasn't a Bluetooth connection? Ive been getting a bunch of unsolicited file transfer requests in airports recently, especially DEN. Apparently the latest marketing fad.
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Interesting, haven't experienced that!
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Originally Posted by glbltvlr
(Post 30211095)
Are you sure it wasn't a Bluetooth connection? Ive been getting a bunch of unsolicited file transfer requests in airports recently, especially DEN. Apparently the latest marketing fad.
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The countertop is trying to talk to your phone? Creepy. What could they possibly have to discuss, if not you? |
So - don't keep us in suspense, what did the countertops say to your phone.......
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has this happened at multiple clubs? did you have an nfc-enabled credit card nearby? my phone gets mildly annoyed when my costco visa is close. |
Could it have something to do with wireless charging?
Originally Posted by glbltvlr
(Post 30211095)
Are you sure it wasn't a Bluetooth connection? Ive been getting a bunch of unsolicited file transfer requests in airports recently, especially DEN. Apparently the latest marketing fad.
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Some others have noticed this too:
(post from https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...clubs-ord.html)
Originally Posted by Boo_Radley
(Post 26573050)
As expected, the B18 club is absolutely slammed in the afternoons now that the other, larger B club is closed for renovation. As others have said, I like where they're going w/ the new menu and whatnot, but there are quite a few kinks that need to be worked out. The guy next to me tried to order something, only to find they were out of like half the menu. I also appreciate that they've upgraded the free liquor from what I drank at the beginning of college over to what I drank at the end of college.
Also, my phone found an NFC tag embedded in the bar in the B18 club, near the second seat from the left. I have no idea why its there; any ideas? Since it was writable (and I lack imagination), I took the liberty of embedding "Hello" onto the tag. Happy hunting. |
Wild speculation, but maybe they're looking into contactless payments?
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Maybe it's for passenger flow tracking and management?
Pure speculation, but if that's the case, shouldn't there be disclosures? |
Originally Posted by glbltvlr
(Post 30211095)
Are you sure it wasn't a Bluetooth connection? Ive been getting a bunch of unsolicited file transfer requests in airports recently, especially DEN. Apparently the latest marketing fad.
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If this is UA they should disclose it, otherwise another PR nightmare in the making.
I suspect that this is NOT legit and could be scammers. Just like stealing cards from gas pumps... and also why I broke down and bought an RFID blocking wallet (which I have to remember to remove from my person when going through security). |
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