Description:FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the field of near field communication (NFC) technology, and more particularly, a near field communication-based business card for networking and sharing information and a method thereof.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Business cards hold information about a user such as personal contact information, occupation, jobs and academic qualification. The business card is generally shared with other individuals during formal introductions as a convenience. The business cards act as a memory aid for the user to establish connections and exchange contact information. However, in the modern digital age, the traditional business cards face several limitations and unmet needs of the individuals.
[0003] One of the primary drawbacks of traditional business cards is their limited space, which often leads to a challenge to consolidate all the desired information about the company or an individual. Currently, many professionals desire to showcase his/her social media profiles like LinkedIn, multiple phone numbers, email addresses and the like in their business cards. However, due to limited space, such information may be omitted, leading to missed opportunities.
[0004] Another drawback of traditional business cards includes outdated information. As people change jobs, phone numbers, email addresses, or other contact details, the traditional business cards can quickly become outdated. This may lead to the exchange of inaccurate information.
[0005] Further, traditional business cards are made of paper, which may contribute to deforestation and other environmental problems.
[0006] Hence, there is a need for an a near field communication-based business card for networking and sharing information which addresses the aforementioned issue(s).
OBJECTIVE OF THE INVENTION
[0007] An objective of the invention is to provide an NFC based business card that enables users to share information digitally and build networks.
[0008] Another objective of the invention is to facilitate the sharing and retrieval of information between a first user, who owns the NFC based business card, and a second user, who taps his/her user device on the NFC based business card thereby establishing a social network.
[0009] Additionally, the objective of the invention is to enable the first user to access and view the user information of all individuals who have accessed the near field communication-based business card.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
[0010] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, a near field communication-based business card for networking and sharing information is provided. The system includes a processing subsystem hosted on a server. The processing subsystem is configured to execute on a network to control bidirectional communications among a plurality of modules. The processing subsystem includes a receiving module. The receiving module is configured to receive a request to share data between the near field communication-based business card and a user device. The request is received in response to a second user tapping the user device on the near field communication-based business card thereby initiating a wireless communication between the near field communication-based business card and the user device. The near field communication-based business card and the user device are owned by a first user and the second user, respectively. The processing subsystem includes a display module. The display module operatively coupled to the receiving module. The display module includes an accessor module. The accessor module is configured to allow the second user to view the data of the first user on the user device. The accessor module is configured to display an online form to the second user for capturing user information. The online form is a questionnaire pertaining to contact details of the second user and meeting details between the first user and second user. The accessor module is configured to store the online form in a database. Further, the display module includes an owner module operatively coupled to the accessor module. The owner module is configured to receive the online form in response to the second user providing the user information thereby establishing a connection between the first user and the second user. The owner module is configured to generate the number of views for the data of the first user. The owner module is configured to display the user information of the second user upon accessing the database by the first user.
[0011] In accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure, a method to operate a near field communication-based business card for networking and sharing information is provided. The method includes receiving, by a receiving module, a request to share data between the near field communication-based business card and a user device. The request is received in response to a second user tapping the user device on the near field communication-based business card thereby initiating a wireless communication between the near field communication-based business card and the user device. The near field communication-based business card and the user device are owned by a first user and the second user, respectively. The method includes allowing, by an accessor module, the second user to view the data of the first user on the user device. The method includes displaying, by the accessor module, an online form to the second user for capturing user information. The online form is a questionnaire pertaining to contact details of the second user and meeting details between the first user and second user. The method includes storing by the accessor module, the online form in a database. The method includes receiving, by an owner module, the online form in response to the second user providing the user information thereby establishing a connection between the first user and the second user. The method includes generating, by the owner module, the number of views for the data of the first user. The method includes displaying, by the owner module, the user information of the second user upon accessing the database by the first user.
[0012] To further clarify the advantages and features of the present disclosure, a more particular description of the disclosure will follow by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended figures. It is to be appreciated that these figures depict only typical embodiments of the disclosure and are therefore not to be considered limiting in scope. The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the appended figures.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying figures in which:
[0014] FIG. 1 is a block diagram representation of a near field communication-based business card for networking and sharing information in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0015] FIG.2 is a block diagram representation of an exemplary embodiment of a near field communication-based business card for networking and sharing information of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0016] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a computer or a server in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0017] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary screenshot of the data of a first user displayed on a user device operated by a second user in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0018] FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary screenshot of an online form of FIG.1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0019] FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary screenshot representing a list of connections of the first user of FIG.1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[0020] FIG. 7 illustrates a flow chart representing the steps involved in a method to operate a near field communication-based business card for networking and sharing information in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0021] Further, those skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the figures by conventional symbols, and the figures may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the figures with details that will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the description herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the figures and specific language will be used to describe them. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended. Such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the disclosure as would normally occur to those skilled in the art are to be construed as being within the scope of the present disclosure.
[0023] The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such a process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or subsystems or elements or structures or components preceded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices, sub-systems, elements, structures, components, additional devices, additional sub-systems, additional elements, additional structures or additional components. Appearances of the phrase "in an embodiment", "in another embodiment" and similar language throughout this specification may, but not necessarily do, all refer to the same embodiment.
[0024] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are only illustrative and not intended to be limiting.
[0025] In the following specification and the claims, reference will be made to a number of terms, which shall be defined to have the following meanings. The singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0026] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a near field communication-based business card for networking and sharing information. The system includes a processing subsystem hosted on a server. The processing subsystem is configured to execute on a network to control bidirectional communications among a plurality of modules. The processing subsystem includes a receiving module. The receiving module is configured to receive a request to share data between the near field communication-based business card and a user device. The request is received in response to a second user tapping the user device on the near field communication-based business card thereby initiating a wireless communication between the near field communication-based business card and the user device. The near field communication-based business card and the user device are owned by a first user and the second user, respectively. The processing subsystem includes a display module. The display module operatively coupled to the receiving module. The display module includes an accessor module. The accessor module is configured to allow the second user to view the data of the first user on the user device. The accessor module is configured to display an online form to the second user for capturing user information. The online form is a questionnaire pertaining to contact details of the second user and meeting details between the first user and second user. The accessor module is configured to store the online form in a database. Further, the display module includes an owner module operatively coupled to the accessor module. The owner module is configured to receive the online form in response to the second user providing the user information thereby establishing a connection between the first user and the second user. The owner module is configured to generate the number of views for the data of the first user. The owner module is configured to display the user information of the second user upon accessing the database by the first user.
[0027] FIG. 1 is a block diagram representation of a near field communication (NFC) based business card for networking and sharing information in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The NFC based business card (100) is a business card that is embedded with near-field communication (NFC) technology. Typically, NFC standards cover communications protocols and data exchange formats. Further, NFC is a set of communication protocols that enables communication between two electronic devices over a distance of 4 cm or less. Furthermore, the NFC based business card (100) is embedded with an NFC chip that stores information of a first user (118) who owns the NFC based business card (100). The first user (118) is a professional or an individual who wants to share data with others thereby facilitating networking and sharing information with his/her contacts. Examples of the information includes, but is not limited to, name, contact details, professional profiles, social media links, and the like. t Further, the NFC chip includes a unique Uniform Resource Locator (URL) link associated with the first user (118).
[0028] In one embodiment, the NFC based business card (100) is customized to several designs and materials such as plastic, metal and paper.
[0029] The processing subsystem (105) is hosted on a server (108) and is accountable for establishing an NFC connection with a user device (112) to share the information. It must be noted that the user device (112) supports NFC and is operated by a second user (114). In one embodiment, the server (108) may include a cloud-based server. In another embodiment, parts of the server (108) may be a local server coupled to the user device (112). The processing subsystem (105) is configured to execute on a network (115) to control bidirectional communications among a plurality of modules. In one example, the network (115) may be a private or public local area network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN), such as the Internet. In another embodiment, the network (115) may include both wired and wireless communications according to one or more standards and/or via one or more transport mediums. In one example, the network (115) may include wireless communications according to one of the 802.11 or Bluetooth specification sets, or another standard or proprietary wireless communication protocol. In yet another embodiment, the network (115) may also include communications over a terrestrial cellular network, including, a global system for mobile communications (GSM), code division multiple access (CDMA), and/or enhanced data for global evolution (EDGE) network.
[0030] The processing subsystem (105) includes a receiving module (120). The receiving module (120) is configured to receive a request from a user device (112) to share data between the near-field communication-based business card (100) and the user device (112). The request was received in response to the second user (114) tapping the user device (112) on the near field communication-based business card (100). The second user (114) may be a contact of the first user (118), client, or any person interested in acquiring the information or establishing a connection with the first user (118). This physical interaction initiates a wireless communication between the near-field communication-based business card (100) and the user device (112). Through the wireless communication, the second user (114) may access and retrieve the shared data from the near field communication-based business card (100).
[0031] It is to be noted that the user device (112) may include, but is not limited to, a mobile phone, desktop computer, portable digital assistant (PDA), smart phone, tablet, ultra-book, netbook, laptop, multi-processor system, microprocessor-based or programmable consumer electronic system, or any other communication device that a user may use. However, it must be noted that the user device (112) must support NFC technology. In some embodiments, the user device (112) may comprise a display module to display information (for example, in the form of user interfaces). In further embodiments, the user device (112) may comprise one or more of touch screens, accelerometers, gyroscopes, cameras, microphones, global positioning system (GPS) devices, and so forth.
[0032] The processing subsystem (105) includes a display module (122). Further, the display module (122) includes an accessor module (124) configured to allow the second user (114) to view the data of the first user (118) on the user device (112). In other words, when the user device (112) is tapped on the NFC based business card (100), the URL is shared to the second user (114) thereby allowing the second user (114) to view the first user’s (118) details. Subsequently, the accessor module (124) is configured to display an online form to the second user (114) for capturing his/her user information. Typically, the online form is a questionnaire pertaining to contact details of the second user (114) and meeting details between the first user (118) and second user (114). The second user information includes, but is not limited to name, contact details, queries and the like. In one embodiment, the questionnaire can be customized based on the requirements of the first user (118).
[0033] In one embodiment, the questionnaire includes meeting details between the first user (118) and the second user (114), enabling them to capture specific information about the meeting. The meeting details includes when the meeting took place, the purpose or reason for the meeting, how the meeting was arranged, and the specific location where the meeting occurred.
[0034] Further, the accessor module (124) is configured to store the online form in a database (110). In an embodiment, the NFC based business card (100) is configured to link to an online database or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This integration allows for seamless synchronization and storage of the completed online forms.
[0035] Further, the display module (122) includes an owner module (126) operatively coupled to the accessor module (124). The owner module (126) is configured to receive the online form in response to the second user (114) providing the user information thereby establishing a connection between the first user (118) and the second user (114). The owner module (126) is configured to generate the number of views for the data of the first user (118). This allows the first user (118) to gather valuable insights into the level of interest and engagement of the near field communication-based business card (100). The owner module (126) is configured to display the user information of the second user (114) from the database (110).
[0036] In one embodiment, the owner module (126) is configured to display the user information of any individual who has provided the online form. This allows the first user (118) to access and review the user information of all individuals who have filled out the online form.
[0037] In one embodiment, the various functional components of the system may reside on a single computer, or they may be distributed across several computers in various arrangements. The various components of the system may, furthermore, access one or more databases, and each of the various components of the system may be in communication with one another. Further, while the components of FIG. 1 are discussed in the singular sense, it will be appreciated that in other embodiments multiple instances of the components may be employed.
[0038] FIG.2 is a block diagram representation of an exemplary embodiment of a near field communication-based business card for networking and sharing information of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG.2 includes additional modules that further enhance the functionality of the near field communication-based business card (100) described in FIG. 1. The processing subsystem (105) includes a connection module (128) operatively coupled to the accessor module (124). The connection module (128) is configured to send a connection request to the first user (118) from the second user (114) in response to the second user (114) submitting the online form. In an embodiment, the connection request notifies for both the first user (118) and the second user (114) that a connection request has been initiated.
[0039] Further, the processing subsystem (105) includes a location module (130). The location module (130) is configured to store location of the user device (112). In an embodiment, the location of the user device (112) is tracked using a global positioning system (GPS).
[0040] Furthermore, the processing subsystem (105) includes a payment module (132). The payment module (132) is configured to allow the second user (114) to initiate a secure transaction using a Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for making direct payment to the first user (118). In an embodiment, the second user (114) may scan a Quick Response (QR) code displayed on the user device (112).
[0041] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a computer or a server in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The server (200) includes processor(s) (230), and memory (210) operatively coupled to the bus (220). The processor(s) (230), as used herein, means any type of computational circuit, such as, but not limited to, a microprocessor, a microcontroller, a complex instruction set computing microprocessor, a reduced instruction set computing microprocessor, a very long instruction word microprocessor, an explicitly parallel instruction computing microprocessor, a digital signal processor, or any other type of processing circuit, or a combination thereof.
[0042] The memory (210) includes several subsystems stored in the form of executable program which instructs the processor (230) to perform the method steps illustrated in FIG. 1. The memory (210) includes a processing subsystem (105) of FIG.1. The processing subsystem (105) further has the following modules: a receiving module (120) and display module (122). The display module (122) further includes an accessor module (124) and the owner module (126).
[0043] A near field communication-based business card (100) for networking and sharing information is provided. The system includes a processing subsystem (105) hosted on a server (108). The processing subsystem (105) is configured to execute on a network to control bidirectional communications among a plurality of modules. The processing subsystem (105) includes a receiving module (120). The receiving module (120) is configured to receive a request to share data between the near field communication-based business card (100) and a user device (112). The request is received in response to a second user (114) tapping the user device (112) on the near field communication-based business card (100) thereby initiating a wireless communication between the near field communication-based business card (100) and the user device (112). The near field communication-based business card (100) and the user device (112) are owned by a first user (118) and the second user (114), respectively. The processing subsystem (105) includes a display module (122). The display module (122) operatively coupled to the receiving module (120). The display module (122) includes an accessor module (124). The accessor module (124) is configured to allow the second user (114) to view the data of the first user (118) on the user device (112). The accessor module (124) is configured to display an online form to the second user (114) for capturing user information. The online form is a questionnaire pertaining to contact details of the second user (114) and meeting details between the first user (118) and second user (114). The accessor module (124) is configured to store the online form in a database (110). Further, the display module (122) includes an owner module (126) operatively coupled to the accessor module (124). The owner module (126) is configured to receive the online form in response to the second user (114) providing the user information thereby establishing a connection between the first user (118) and the second user (114). The owner module (126) is configured to generate the number of views for the data of the first user (118). The owner module (126) is configured to display the user information of the second user (114) upon accessing the database (110) by the first user (118).
[0044] Consider an example wherein a user A holds the NFC based business card. User A meets another person, user B at a conference. User A feels that user B is a potential client and wishes to share his details with user B to establish a connection. At this point, user A hands out his NFC based business card to user B. Subsequently, user B taps the NFC based business card with his/her mobile phone. It is to be noted that the mobile phone supports NFC technology. Upon tapping, an online form is displayed to user B. Typically, the online form is a questionnaire to retrieve specific information about user B and his/her meeting with user A. User B submits the questionnaire after populating with appropriate answers and details. Consequently, a connection is established between user A and user B. Information pertaining to user A is then shared with user B. In continuation with the ongoing example, user A may find multiple potential clients in the conference, for example user C and user D. At this point, user A may continue to expand his network with user C and user D by allowing them to tap their respective mobile phones on his NFC based business card. User C and user D are then asked to fill in an online form (like the aforementioned process with user A) to connect with user A. Therefore, user A can share his/ her information easily with user C and user D with just a tap.
[0045] The bus (220) as used herein refers to internal memory channels or computer network that is used to connect computer components and transfer data between them. The bus (220) includes a serial bus or a parallel bus, wherein the serial bus transmits data in bit-serial format and the parallel bus transmits data across multiple wires. The bus (220) used herein may include but not limited to, a system bus, an internal bus, an external bus, an expansion bus, a frontside bus, a backside bus and the like.
[0046] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary screenshot of the data of a first user displayed on a user device (112) operated by a second user (114) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The near field communication-based business card (100) is owned by the first user (118). In this scenario, ‘Bob’ is the owner of the near field communication-based business card (100). When a second user (114) taps his/ her user device (112) (such as a smartphone) on the near field communication-based business card (100), a wireless communication is initiated between the NFC based business card and the user device (112). The data pertaining to ‘Bob’ is displayed via a user interface configured on the user device (112). The user interface displays contact details, professional profiles, and social media links such as Facebook, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, YouTube and the like. Further, the second user (114) is allowed to download the data directly to user device (112). Additionally, allow the second user (114) to initiate a secure transaction using a Unified Payments Interface for making direct payment by scanning a quick response (QR) available in the user device (112). Furthermore, allow the second user (114) to access and download a catalogue including information about the Bob’s business. The user interface may also provide access to a gallery showcasing photos related to Bob's business, including images and professional photos. Additionally, a "connect" button is provided on the user device's screen, upon clicking on the connect button the second user (114) may view an online form.
[0047] FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary screenshot of an online form of FIG.1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The online form contains a questionnaire specifically designed for capturing user information and facilitating communication between the first user (118) and the second user (114). The questionnaire is customized based on the requirements of the first user named 'Bob'.
[0048] In an embodiment, the online form consists of a plurality of fields customized to meet Bob's networking and communication requirements. The plurality of field may include:
First Name: A field where the second user (114) may enter his/her first name.
Last Name: A field for capturing the second user's last name.
Contact Number: A field where the second user (114) may input their contact phone number.
Email ID: A field for capturing the second user (114)'s email address.
Meeting Details: This field includes a specific question such as "Where did you meet Bob? (Event name or Location)" to capture information about the meeting location.
[0049] When the second user (114) clicks on the "Send Connection Request" button in the online form, a connection request notification notifies both the first user (118) and the second user (114) that a connection request has been initiated. The online form is stored in a database (110).
[0050] FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary screenshot representing a list of connections of the first user of FIG.1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The user interface is configured on the first user’s or Bob’s user device (112). The interface displays the user information of the second user (114) upon accessing the database (110) by Bob. In an embodiment, the interface displays the user information of any individual who has provided the online form. This allows the first user (118) to access and review the user information of all individuals who have filled out the online form.
[0051] FIG. 7 illustrates a flow chart representing the steps involved in a method to operate a near field communication-based business card for networking and sharing information in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method (300) includes receiving, by a receiving module, a request to share data between the near field communication-based business card and a user device. The near-field communication-based business card refers to a business card that incorporates near-field communication (NFC) technology. Near-field communication is a set of communication protocols that enables communication between two electronic devices over a distance of 4 cm or less. The request is received in response to a second user tapping the user device on the near field communication-based business card thereby initiating a wireless communication between the near field communication-based business card and the user device. The near field communication-based business card and the user device are owned by a first user and the second user, respectively in step 310. The first user includes a professional or an individual who wants to share data with others, facilitating, networking, and sharing information. The data includes but is not limited to contact details, professional profiles, social media links, and the like. The second user may be a contact, client, or any person interested in acquiring the information or establishing a connection with the first user.
[0052] In one embodiment, in response to the second user tapping their user device against the near field communication-based business card, a location module is triggered. It captures and stores the location of the user device.
[0053] The method (300) includes allowing, by an accessor module, the second user to view the data of the first user on the user device in step 320. The data comprises contact details, professional profile, and social media links of the first user.
[0054] The method (300) includes displaying, by the accessor module, an online form to the second user for capturing user information. The online form is a questionnaire pertaining to contact details of the second user and meeting details between the first user and second user in step 330. The second user information includes, but is not limited to, name, contact details, queries and the like. In one embodiment, the questionnaire is customized based on the requirements of the first user. Upon the second user submitting the online form, a connection module is activated. It sends a connection request to both the first user and the second user.
[0055] The method (300) includes storing by the accessor module, the online form in a database in step 340.
[0056] Further, the accessor module enables the second user to directly download the data from the near field communication-based business card to their user device.
[0057] The method (300) includes receiving, by an owner module, the online form in response to the second user providing the user information thereby establishing a connection between the first user and the second user in step 350.
[0058] The method (300) includes generating, by the owner module, the number of views for the data of the first user in step 360. This allows the first user to gather valuable insights into the interest and engagement of people in the first user’s business and profession.
[0059] The method (300) includes displaying, by the owner module, the user information of the second user upon accessing the database by the first user in step 370.
[0060] In an embodiment, the owner module is configured to display the user information of any individual who has provided the online form. This allows the first user to access and review the user information of all individuals who have filled out the online form.
[0061] Further, the method (300) includes allowing by a payment module, the second user initiates a secure transaction using a Unified Payments Interface for making direct payment.
[0062] Various embodiments of the NFC based business card for networking and sharing information described above overcomes the limited space of traditional business cards by allowing an inclusion detailed information about a company and an individual. Professionals may showcase their social media profiles, multiple phone numbers, email addresses, and the like, providing a more complete picture of their business or profession. Further, the NFC based business card provides an up-to-date contact detail. Furthermore, the implementation of NFC technology makes the transfer of information much faster and convenient. The NFC based business card is a digital solution that reduces paper waste making it cost effective and contributes to a sustainable environment.
[0063] The techniques described in this disclosure may be implemented, at least in part, in hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof. For example, various aspects of the described techniques may be implemented within one or more processors, including one or more microprocessors, digital signal processors (DSPs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), or any other equivalent integrated or discrete logic circuitry, as well as any combinations of such components. The term “processor” or “processing subsystem” may generally refer to any of the foregoing logic circuitry, alone or in combination with other logic circuitry, or any other equivalent circuitry. A control unit including hardware may also perform one or more of the techniques of this disclosure.
[0064] Such hardware, software, and firmware may be implemented within the same device or within separate devices to support the various techniques described in this disclosure. In addition, any of the described units, modules, or components may be implemented together or separately as discrete but interoperable logic devices. Depiction of different features as modules or units is intended to highlight different functional aspects and does not necessarily imply that such modules or units must be realized by separate hardware, firmware, or software components. Rather, functionality associated with one or more modules or units may be performed by separate hardware, firmware, or software components, or integrated within common or separate hardware, firmware, or software components.
[0065] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory of the disclosure and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.
[0066] While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person skilled in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.
[0067] The figures and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, the order of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts need to be necessarily performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples.
, Claims:1. A near field communication-based business card (100) for networking and sharing information comprising:
a processing subsystem (105) hosted on a server (108), wherein the processing subsystem (105) is configured to execute on a network to control bidirectional communications among a plurality of modules comprising:
a receiving module (120) is configured to receive a request to share data between the near field communication-based business card (100) and a user device (112) in response to a second user (114) tapping the user device (112) on the near field communication-based business card (100) thereby initiating a wireless communication between the near field communication-based business card (100) and the user device (112), wherein the near field communication-based business card (100) and the user device (112) is owned by a first user (118) and the second user (114) respectively,
characterized in that,
a display module (122) operatively coupled to the receiving module (120), wherein the display module (122) comprises:
an accessor module (124) configured to:
allow the second user (114) to view the data of the first user (118) on the user device (112);
display an online form to the second user (114) for capturing user information, wherein the online form is a questionnaire pertaining to contact details of the second user (114) and meeting details between the first user (118) and second user (114); and
store the online form in a database (110);
an owner module (126) operatively coupled to the accessor module (124), wherein the owner module (126) is configured to:
receive the online form in response to the second user (114) providing the user information thereby establishing a connection between the first user (118) and the second user (114);
generate the number of views for the data of the first user (118); and
display, the user information of the second user (114) upon accessing the database (110) by the first user (118).
2. The near field communication-based business card (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the data comprises contact details, professional profile, and social media links of the first user (118).

3. The near field communication-based business card (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second user (114) information comprises name, contact details, and queries.

4. The near field communication-based business card (100) as claimed in claim 1, the questionnaire is customized based on the requirements of the first user (118).

5. The near field communication-based business card (100) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a connection module (128) operatively coupled to the accessor module (124), wherein the connection module (128) is configured to send a connection request to the first user (118) and the second user (114) upon the second user (114) submitting the online form.

6. The near field communication-based business card (100) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a location module (130), wherein the location module (130) is configured to store location of the user device (112) in response to the second user (114) tapping the user device (112) against the near field communication-based business card (100).

7. The near field communication-based business card (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the accessor module (124) is configured to allow the second user (114) to download the data directly to user device (112).
8. The near field communication-based business card (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the processing subsystem (105) further comprises a payment module (132), wherein the payment module (132) is configured to allow the second user (114) to initiate a secure transaction using a Unified Payments Interface for making direct payment.

9. The near field communication-based business card (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the accessor module (124) is configured to allow the second user (114) to access and download a catalogue comprises information about the first user (118) business.

10. A method (300) to operate a near field communication-based business card for networking and sharing information comprising:
receiving, by a receiving module, a request to share data between the near field communication-based business card and a user device in response to a second user tapping the user device on the near field communication-based business card thereby initiating a wireless communication between the near field communication-based business card and the user device, wherein the near field communication-based business card and the user device is owned by a first user and the second user respectively; (310)
characterized in that,
allowing, by an accessor module, the second user to view the data of the first user on the user device; (320)
displaying, by the accessor module, an online form to the second user for capturing user information, wherein the online form is a questionnaire pertaining to contact details of the second user and meeting details between the first user and second user; (330)
storing, by the accessor module, the online form in a database; (340)
receiving, by an owner module, the online form in response to the second user providing the user information thereby establishing a connection between the first user and the second user; (350)
generating, by the owner module, the number of views for the data of the first user; and (360)
displaying, by the owner module, the user information of the second user upon accessing the database by the first user. (370)
Dated this 21st day of August 2023

Signature

Jinsu Abraham
Patent Agent (IN/PA-3267)
Agent for the Applicant