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+# Mbed OS NFC examples 
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+This repository contains all Mbed OS NFC examples actively developped and maintained by the Mbed OS team. 
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+# Known issues 
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+The repository is not meant to be imported directly inside the Mbed online compiler. To import one example inside the online compiler, go to https://os.mbed.com/teams/mbed-os-examples/ and import from here the NFC example of your choice.