# NFC Skin Patches Researchers are Developing NFC Tech to Collect and Send Bio-Medical Information By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-04-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nfc-tech References: [ibeaconsblog](http://ibeaconsblog.com/nfc-patch-skin/) & [medgadget](http://www.medgadget.com/2015/02/epidermal-stretchable-electronics-with-near-field-communication-technology.html) At the [University of Illinois](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinworn-sensor), Dr. John Rogers and his team are making advancements to NFC tech for health. This includes the development of a [flexible NFC skin patch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinsight) that can be used to collect and transmit data to mobile devices where near field communication is enabled. As for its applications, the patch will be of use for sharing bio-medical data with ease. Unlike a wearable device that you're aware is on your body, the patch is designed with "stretchable coils and thinned NFC chips on thin, low modulus… to allow seamless, conformal contact with the skin." As for what this means for the future of healthcare, wearing these patches on a daily basis could make it easier for patients and professionals to spot unusual data that can be put towards [detection and prevention of ailments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-healthcare-platform). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Flexible NFC Technology:** The development of flexible NFC technology opens up opportunities for wearable healthcare devices that seamlessly collect and transmit data. - **Bio-medical Data Sharing:** The ability to share bio-medical data with ease using NFC skin patches has the potential to improve healthcare monitoring and diagnosis. - **Real-time Health Monitoring:** NFC skin patches enable real-time health monitoring, allowing for early detection and prevention of ailments. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare Technology:** The healthcare technology industry can leverage flexible NFC technology to create innovative wearable devices for monitoring and transmitting vital data. - **Medical Wearables:** The medical wearables industry can integrate NFC skin patches into their products to enable seamless data collection and sharing. - **Remote Healthcare Monitoring:** The remote healthcare monitoring industry can utilize NFC skin patches to enhance real-time health monitoring for patients in the comfort of their own homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Infection-Detecting Wound Coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartheal-sensor.md) - [Nicotine-Detecting Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinworn-sensor.md) - [Plant Disease-Monitoring Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-patch.md) - [AI-Enabled Smart Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-smart-bandages.md) - [Connected Monitoring Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wound-bandage.md) - [Wearable Ultrasound Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-ultrasound.md) - [Battery-Free Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uci.md) - [Healing Transparent Skin Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psoriasis-prescription-patches.md) - [Bulbous Ultrasonic Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrasonic-patch.md)