Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus capable of hosting a secure module. The apparatus comprises a communication unit capable of near field communications, and a control unit configured to co-operate with the secure module. The control unit is further configured to detect a radio frequency field and, in response to the detection of the radio frequency field, to pass, to the secure module, control of establishing a near field connection through the communication unit. Also disclosed is a secure module, comprising a control unit configured to assume control of establishing a near field connection, wherein the control unit is further configured to provide, in the course of the near field connection establishment, a set of capabilities comprising near field communication capabilities of the secure module and near field communication capabilities of an apparatus hosting the secure module.

Abstract: Systems and methods applicable, for instance, in communications establishment. A wireless node and/or other computer might, for example, perform one or more operations to provide for connection by external devices seeking to access the wireless node and/or other computer. The wireless node and/or other computer might, for instance, expose various communications.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus capable of hosting a secure module. The apparatus comprises a communication unit capable of near field communications, and a control unit configured to co-operate with the secure module. The control unit is further configured to detect a radio frequency field and, in response to the detection of the radio frequency field, to pass, to the secure module, control of establishing a near field connection through the communication unit. Also disclosed is a secure module, comprising a control unit configured to assume control of establishing a near field connection, wherein the control unit is further configured to provide, in the course of the near field connection establishment, a set of capabilities comprising near field communication capabilities of the secure module and near field communication capabilities of an apparatus hosting the secure module.

Abstract: A system for facilitating communication between an initiator and a target is provided. The initiator transmits a signal to the target including an indication of the communication capability of the initiator. For example, the indication may specify that the initiator is a peer-to-peer capable device. In this way, if the target is configured to communicate according to multiple techniques, such as peer-to-peer protocols and proximity card techniques, the target may be able to determine the appropriate communication method to use. Furthermore, the target may be able to change from a smart card emulation to a peer-to-peer configuration based on the indication received. Corresponding methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are also provided.