NFC Web Gate

Streamline your NFC workflows with automated data collection and server integration. Perfect for inventory, access control, and field operations.

You can now automate your productivity by using NFC tag data and send it to specific url destination with hassle free way. This app gives you freedom to send NFC card data just right after scan. This can be helpful in different industries such as product tracking via NFC stickers, attendance via NFC card, automation on NFC Scan even more endless possibilities are available.

App Overview

NFC Web Gate transforms your iPhone into an NFC data gateway that automatically reads NFC tags and posts data to your configured server. Perfect for access control, inventory management, attendance tracking, and more.

Complete Feature List

Core NFC Functionality

• Automatic NFC reading with single tap operation
• Continuous scanning that restarts after each successful operation
• Comprehensive data capture including payload, type, and identifier
• Real-time status indicators for scanning and posting
• Manual and automatic scanning modes

Advanced Configuration System

• 8-digit numeric password protection for all configuration access
• Server URL configuration for custom endpoints
• Device ID management for unique device identification
• Action management for custom workflows (check-in, check-out, etc.)
• Secure local storage of all settings

Smart Action Selection

• Custom action definition with unlimited options
• Interactive selection from configured actions after NFC scan
• Flexible posting with or without action selection
• Cancel options to skip action selection when needed

Comprehensive Logging System

• Detailed activity logs tracking all NFC reads, posts, and errors
• Timestamp recording for every action with precise timing
• One-tap log clearing for privacy
• Persistent storage that survives app restarts

Reset & Security Features

• Complete reset functionality to clear all settings and logs
• Password verification required for configuration access
• Confirmation dialogs to prevent accidental data loss
• Fresh start capability for complete app reset

Modern User Interface

• Clean, intuitive iOS interface design
• Visual feedback with success/failure overlays and animations
• Real-time status indicators for scanning and posting
• Responsive layout optimized for all iPhone sizes

Network Integration

• HTTP POST support with structured JSON data
• Comprehensive network error handling
• Visual confirmation of successful posts
• Automatic retry functionality for network issues

Detailed Usage Guide

First Time Setup

Step 1: Initial Configuration

1. Launch the app - configuration screen opens automatically
2. Enter your server URL (e.g., https://your-server.com/api/nfc)
3. Set Device ID (optional) for unique device identification
4. Configure Actions (optional) by entering custom actions, one per line:
   • Check In
   • Check Out
   • Access Control
   • Inventory Update
   • Maintenance Log
5. Create an 8-digit numeric password for security
6. Tap "Save Configuration" to complete setup

Step 2: Test NFC Reading

1. Tap "Read NFC & Process" from the main menu
2. Hold your iPhone near an NFC tag
3. Select from configured actions (if any)
4. Data automatically posts to your server
5. Green checkmark confirms successful operation
6. NFC scanning automatically resumes

Server Integration Guide

API Requirements

Your server should accept POST requests with JSON payloads:

Request Format:

{
  "nfcData": "Payload: example\nType: text/plain\nIdentifier: tag123",
  "timestamp": 1640995200.0,
  "deviceInfo": "iPhone 15 Pro",
  "deviceID": "device001",
  "action": "Check In"
}

Response Handling:

• Success: Return HTTP 200-299 status codes
• Failure: Return appropriate error codes
• Boolean Response: Server can return true/false for confirmation
• JSON Response: Structured response data supported