NFC Scanner

The Avonni NFC Tag Scanner is a Salesforce mobile component that enables bidirectional communication with NFC tags within your custom flows.

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Key Features & Configuration

• Type (Dropdown):

  • Read: Retrieve data stored on an NFC tag.

  • Write: Encode data onto an NFC tag.

The Write functionality is, for now, only limited to specific generic fields like name and email.

• Open On Load (Toggle):

  • Enable this option to activate the NFC scanner automatically when your screen flow loads.

  • Ideal for flows centered around NFC tag interaction.

• Instruction Text (Text Area):

  • Provide clear guidance to the user on what to do.

  • Example: "Hold your phone near the NFC tag to read its contents."

• Success Text (Text Area):

  • Display a message to confirm a successful scan.

  • Example: "NFC tag read successfully!"

• Success Interactions (Configurable):

  • Define actions to occur upon a successful scan:

    • Save the extracted text to a specific Salesforce object or field.

    • Trigger an interaction from the interactions available.

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Step-by-Step Guide

1. Drag and Drop: Add the Avonni NFC Tag Scanner component to your mobile screen flow.

2. Configure Settings: Choose the type of operation (Read or Write) and customize the instruction and success text.

3. Design Flow Logic:

   • Read Mode: Use the extracted data to populate fields, display information, or trigger actions within your flow.

   • Write Mode: Prepare the data you want to write to the tag and handle the successful write event.

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Example Use Case: Retail Product Interaction

Envision a retail environment where NFC tags are affixed to products:

1. NFC Tags on Products: Each tag holds information about the product – descriptions, reviews, pricing, etc.

2. Customer Interaction: Customers tap their phones to the tags.

3. Seamless Experience: The Salesforce app instantly displays the relevant product details, enriching the shopping experience.

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Notes

• Ensure that your mobile device and Salesforce app have NFC capabilities enabled.

• For write operations, be mindful of the data format and size supported by the NFC tag.

• The Avonni NFC Tag Scanner prioritizes security and privacy in handling NFC interactions