Week 4- Input/Output

     Google has always been a corportation that continously pushes the envelope in the technology realm. With their inventions of services such as Google 411 and Google docs which uses cloud computing to allow multiple users  to simaltenously view various documents. Their new invention of Google Wallet is something that is currently unaware to the critical mass but seems to fill a void in the market that will attract a large following.
         Similar to the NFC chip that was used in the Nexus 4G which includes the Google Wallet application, I would invest in using RFID chips to keep track of inventory. For the barterting services program, each member would have to sign up online. Within 3-4 business days, members will receive a membership card embedded with a RFID chip. The RFID chip would be able to indicate the total amount of cards in stock within seconds instead of tracking each product individually with barcodes. Reviewing this instant information, I can go ahead and contact suppliers when the inventory is running low.  It can also be used for users to see where in the local area other members may provide a product or service that they can trade with and get in contact with. Kind of similar to the bluetooth concept, where members can instantenously exchange contact information with someone else that they picked up a RFID signal.
             Having the RFID chips embedded in the cards, would be a easier way to connect with more users and to enlargen peoples local networks. To allow for security, users would need to insert a pin to request permission from the users. With technology moving forward, this seems to be the path of the future.