Android library/API for NFC reader/writers

Question

Are there any existing libraries that will allow an Android tablet (4.0.4) without a NFC chip to interface with an external USB NFC reader/writer?

Ung

It would have to be provided by the supplier of the "external USB NFC reader/writer", most likely. – Abohm

Answer 1

Yes, the ACR 122 U can be connected via an USB OTG Cable. ACR has an Android test app on their driver page. You will in addition need something like NFC Tools for Java to interact with the reader (sending commands etc).

Splayfoot

I've developed a product which helps you do this: github.com/skjolber/external-nfc-api – Splayfoot

Answer 2

Maybe default packages will help you. Otherwise you can look for any third-party libs

http://developer.android.com/reference/android/nfc/package-summary.html

or this may help you

How can I enable NFC reader via API?

Intercession

Answer 3

ACR 1222L reader has its android library.

http://android.acs.com.hk/

The documentation of these libraries can be found here:

http://www.acs.com.hk/download-driver-unified/5102/ACS-EVK-Android-112-A.zip

Warbeck