#BluetoothBeacon

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Bluetooth Beacon

The Bluetooth Beacon constantly advertises iBeacon messages according to settings. It has two built-in high-capacity button cells. The maximum battery life is approximately 5 years with a advertise interval @500ms.

The beacon is mainly used for indoor tracking and asset tracking. It can also be attached to assets and therefore used for asset tracking with the help of our Bluetooth gateways.

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Bluetooth Beacon Indoor Navigation

In closed rooms, like trade fairs, shopping centers or airports, the GPS signal becomes too weak and makes targeted indoor navigation impossible. However, bluetooth beacon indoor navigation would be a welcome help for the way to your destination. In this article, I will explain a way for Bluetooth beacon indoor positioning. I also introduce you to the app with which we can experience the concept.

Motivation to Deal With the Bluetooth Beacon Indoor Navigation

Every time I visited a trade fair, exhibition or similar event, I got into the following situation: At the entrance, I received a flyer with a site plan of the event and a brief description of each stand.

The first thing I tried was to find my own position on the map. Then I looked for stands that interested me. Finally, I came up with an optimal route so that I could visit all the stands by the shortest route.

Do you perhaps know these considerations from visiting your own trade fair?

In such situations, I kept thinking about how nice it would be if there were a mobile application that could take over the navigation in closed rooms/buildings. The question always remained, why are there no such apps for indoor navigation? Is the implementation of these functionalities extremely complex, expensive or impossible?

I shared my thoughts on indoor navigation with my colleague Jan Winter, and we started researching how to implement a navigation app with an interactive map for any event.

Bluetooth Beacon Indoor Navigation Challenges

When creating a navigation app with an interactive map for an event, there are two basic problems to be solved: the implementation of navigation and map digitization.

Navigation

The navigation is important for determining your own position, for planning the route and for navigating yourself. The “classic” version of the navigation is based on global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) such as GPS, GLONASS, Galileo or Beidou and works flawlessly in open spaces outside of buildings.

The GNSS signal is present partially or not at all within a building, so that navigation is very imprecise or not possible at all. Other location technologies for automatic position determination are used here.

Since most of the trade fairs and exhibitions take place in closed rooms and indoor navigation itself offers a very wide range of applications, we have decided to concentrate on this type of technology.

As already mentioned, navigation within a building is referred to as indoor navigation or indoor location tracking. WLAN or Bluetooth technologies are mostly used for position determination. In both cases, the current position can be calculated on the basis of signal strengths and coordinates of different signal sources such as WLAN routers or Bluetooth beacons (BLE beacon) and the distances to them.

After further research and weighing up the advantages and disadvantages, we decided on the Bluetooth technology. We use Bluetooth beacons and ibeacon navigation as signal sources. These are Bluetooth devices with low energy consumption (Bluetooth Low Energy, abbreviated BLE).

The indoor location beacon can send their identification data to other nearby electronic devices. In our case, these are smartphones. The identification data differ depending on the protocol, i.e. Eddystone or iBeacon.

Bluetooth Beacon Indoor Navigation Has The Following Advantages Over WLAN:

• Low energy consumption: Bluetooth beacon positioning does not have to be connected to the mains. The battery life is on average two to five years. • Lower acquisition costs: A low power Bluetooth beacon costs around 20 to 30 euros. • Installation flexibility: thanks to small dimensions and different shapes, the Bluetooth low energy beacon can be placed anywhere and usually remain undetected.

Map Conversion

We wanted the card to respond to user interactions. When tapping on a specific location, the app must clearly identify this location. This enables them to display a description or additional information about a stand or room, for example. In addition, it should be possible to mark a specific location on the map, for example, to show the current position of the user.

It follows from the use cases described above that, in addition to the image of the site plan, metadata are required which contain the coordinates, sizes and shapes of map elements.

The search for software that can analyze and evaluate the image of a map or a site plan has yielded nothing.

MOKOSmart, therefore, decided to find a program instead, with which you can manually mark and name objects on a map and export the resulting data in an open data format. We noticed LibreCAD.

This free CAD software met all of our requirements and can export the project data as an SVG file.

Prototype Beacon location tracking

In order to implement our idea and at the same time undertake a field experiment, we decided to develop a prototype mobile navigation app for our Leipzig office.

It is a single-screen application for Android and iOS that has the following features:

Zoom: The user can enlarge and reduce the map. Room description: When you tap on an office room or area, the corresponding description is displayed on a new screen. Filter function: When certain filter categories are activated in the filter popover, the associated rooms and areas are marked on the map. Positioning: When you tap the location button, the navigation app shows the office space or area in which the user is currently located.

In order to enable the location to be determined, we have installed one or two Bluetooth beacons in each office room, depending on its size.

The iBeacon protocol is used for communication between the beacon and smartphone, as it is compatible with both iOS and Android.

Working of Indoor Location Beacon

To assign a Bluetooth beacon to a specific room, we use the identification data of the iBeacon protocol, which includes the UUID, major and minor values ​​of the device. The UUID indicates that it belongs to a certain super-group (for example a certain building).

The major value assigns the beacon to a subgroup, for example, a floor of the building, and the minor value identifies the beacon itself and thus, for example, a specific room.

We have developed a fast and user-friendly method for digitizing the map: You load the map image in LibreCAD, mark the outline of the individual office rooms and areas, assign an ID to each outline and export the result as an SVG file.

We manually wrote the names and descriptions of the rooms and the data for the filter functions into a JSON file and inserted them into the Android and iOS projects together with the image of the map and the associated SVG file.

When it starts, the app reads in all metadata and uses it to build an interactive office card.

Conclusion

Bluetooth beacon Indoor navigation system is a promising and versatile concept. It can be used to determine your own position, to identify exhibition stands, areas in a museum, floors and rooms of a building and much more.

Further functions are also possible. For example, you could use your smartphone to mute the smartphone when entering a reading room or trigger location-specific actions in general.

Bluetooth beacons are very flexible. They are easy to install and configure, can be placed anywhere and do not require a central power supply.

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Bluetooth Beacon Market Worth $58.7 Billion By 2025

The global bluetooth beacon market size is expected to reach USD 58.7 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The introduction of next-generation software-based and virtual beacons are expected to boost the market demand.

The key factor driving the industry growth is the increased number of applications powered by beacons and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) tags. Beacons are witnessing growing penetration across asset tracking and machine/equipment status observation in high volume verticals. At the same time, the markets for both existing and new applications are maturing, leading to larger roll-outs.

Growing integration of beacons in cameras, LED lightings, point of sale (POS) devices, digital signage, and vending machines is expected to propel the industry growth over the forecast period. Apart from retail applications, beacons are also projected to become a common commodity in industrial applications.

Industries are increasingly shifting toward the incorporation of Bluetooth-powered solutions from conventional proximity solutions including Wi-Fi and RFID. Assets based on Wi-Fi, RFID, and people flow tracking systems have currently captured a significant revenue share in the healthcare and intra-logistics sectors. The relatively lower price point of Bluetooth-based solutions is playing a pivotal role in their large-scale adoption in various domains such as indoor navigation, worker security, elderly care, and affordable asset tracking.

To request a sample copy or view summary of this report, click the link below: http://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/bluetooth-beacons-market

Further key findings from the report suggest:

Bluetooth     beacon are poised for large-scale adoption throughout the forecast period,     with a projected CAGR of 95.3% from 2017 to 2025

The Eddystone     segment is expected to witness the fastest growth due to its open format     and the ability to offer a broad range of solutions for proximity     interactions without the need for native apps

The     healthcare segment is anticipated to grow at an enormous rate over the     forecast period with an estimated CAGR of over 100% from 2017 to 2025, as     there has been an increased need for streamlining hospital operations to     provide customized services as per the patients’ history

Leiden     University Medical Center uses the iBeacon technology along with Internet     of Things (IoT) platform to treat patients with Acute Myocardial     Infarction (AMI)

The Asia     Pacific Bluetooth beacons market is expected to witness appreciable growth     which is attributed to the high potential applicability of beacons in the     retail sector

Key industry     players include Estimote, Inc.; Kontakt.io; Accent Advanced Systems, SLU;     Onyx Beacon Ltd.; and Bluvision Inc.

See More Reports of This Category: https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry/communication-services

About Grand View Research:

Grand View Research, Inc. is a U.S. based market research and consulting company, registered in the State of California and headquartered in San Francisco. The company provides syndicated research reports, customized research reports, and consulting services. To help clients make informed business decisions, we offer market intelligence studies ensuring relevant and fact-based research across a range of industries, from technology to chemicals, materials and healthcare.

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Beacons and apps: The combined strategy to drive traffic to websites

https://blog.beaconstac.com/2019/05/how-to-increase-mobile-app-engagement-with-beacons/

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NETcinity Bluetooth Beacon Proximity Marketing

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Royaltie Gem Proximity Marketing - Royaltie Gem bluetooth beacon With Jette Marketing Concepts

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Yes, bluetooth adoption in retail is going to be a cake walk, trust us when we say that - look around you, you will find all Millennials constantly bluetooth-ed. Means constantly hooked to their bluetooth devices - one way or the other. Cars, wearables, automotives, luxury electronic gadgets, mobile applications, smartphones, computer peripherals - the list is endless, of bluetooth application in a person’s life. 

This blog is convincing enough to tell retail businesses that they need not worry about their consumers’ awareness about benefits of keeping their smartphone’s bluetooth on to avail store benefits. 

And yes, by doing that, consumer will experience a whole new level of offline shopping with indoor navigation too.

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Bluetooth Beacon: A Small Wireless Device for Contextual Advertising and Notifications

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Bluetooth Beacon Eddystone Usage

Eddystone is one of the remarkable beacon format developed by Google. It is a powerful, transparent and open-source beacon format and is available for both iOS and Android devices. This article introduces you to the most powerful and reliable platform for Eddystone beacons known as MOKO Smart. You will learn the complete working of Bluetooth beacon Eddystone offered by MOKO Smart.

Furthermore, you will learn different popular use cases of Bluetooth beacon Eddystone. Besides this, we will suggest you some of the most powerful beacons that are very helpful for your business growth.

How to use Bluetooth beacon Eddystone?

To understand the complete working of beacons, we start by taking an example of a coffee shop. It means how beacons will work at the coffee shop.

For instance, a shop owner has deployed a beacon at the entrance of a coffee shop.

These beacons can transmit a signal in its specified range. The range of beacons can vary from 20 to 300m. For example, H1- Keychain beacon offered by MOKO Smart transmit signal in the range of 60m.

A smartphone and beacons can communicate with each other using an app.

So when a smartphone comes in the range of beacons, the app indicates that the smartphone is nearby.

Furthermore, the beacon generates messages with a specific ID number. Then beacons send this message to the smartphones.

Smartphone receives that notification. When the user taps on the notification that connects it to the remote server.

The server then responds with the action by looking at the beacon ID. Notification can have any information related to the cafe. Such as video of coffee making, feedback form or combo deal as well.

So these notifications drive customers to a specific webpage. You can add on the webpage whatever you want!

Now you have a basic understanding of how Eddystone beacon work. The working mechanism of almost all beacons is the same. So if you buy beacons from any company, working will be the same. If you are looking to deploy beacons, you can contact to MOKO Smart. It is a reliable platform and there is no complexion working with them.

Working system of MOKO beacons

Almost all beacons all MOKO Smart have the same working mechanism. Here is the complete working process of MOKO beacons:

Visit the official website of MOKO Smart. Buy some beacons according to your needs. Next, you need to configure those beacons. The configuration process is very simple and easy to follow. MOKO Smart will provide you a software and a detailed guide to set these configurations.

If you want to advertise a URL, you need the Eddystone-URL frame type. Moreover, if you want to transmit data or URL-attachment, you can use either Eddystone-EID or Eddystone-UID.

In addition to this, if you are using Eddystone-URL, you do not need any further steps. However, for Eddystone-UID, and Eddystone-EID, you need to proceed further.

The last step is about registering your beacons with Google. In this step, you will learn how to register your beacons with Google. For registering purposes, you can use the Beacon Tools app.

Now take your device near to the beacon. The device will show you a list of beacons. Select a beacon you want to register. Press the Register Beacon button. After this, you should see that beacon under the registered tab.

Use cases of Bluetooth Beacon Eddystone

Bluetooth beacon is changing the world dramatically. So if you are intending to install beacons for your business, you need to know some important use cases. That has already implemented beacons for their business promotions.

Here are some cool use cases of Eddystone beacons:

1. Public transport accessibility

Sixteen bus stops in the city of Austin, Texas, have installed Eddystone Bluetooth beacons for blind and vision-impaired travelers. These passengers will be capable to receive the complete information on bus routes and delays as well.

2. Tabs on concertgoers

This technology helps you to learn about more attendees at your event. Bonnaroo decided to deploy beacons at its festival. They used these devices to collect the following type of data. The average length of the users stays at a specific location. The most popular segment of the event, etc.

3. No more class skipping

MOKOSmart has developed a Bluetooth beacon that helps you to track the movement of a subject across the classroom. In this case, professors used a mobile app to verify and keep track of student attendance.

4. Gamification of networking

iCON Pragues is basically a series of events devoted to smart tech, creativity, and life-hacking. In this event, beacons help attendees to collect points, swapping contact details, and checking INS, etc.

How can I get a beacon to start my business?

Before moving ahead, you need to know why beacons are important for businesses. Here are some benefits of beacon marketing:

Advantage of Bluetooth beacon for your business

• Accuracy: Beacons provide you detailed location data as compared to Wi-Fi or GPS tracking systems. The maximum range of Wi-Fi is about 46 meters. However, beacons have 450m range.

• Improve customer engagement: Beacons transmit relevant product information for the customers on a specific location.

• Advanced personalization: Bluetooth beacons Eddystone facilitate retailer to extend personalized offers based on the exact current location of the customer. So it is very helpful in improving the customer experience.

• There are many other benefits of using beacons. They are effective and play a significant role in the satisfaction of retailers. Moreover, to maximize the advantages of beacons, you need to choose a suitable platform to make purchases.

Where to buy Bluetooth beacon Eddystone?

Before getting beacons, the most important thing is to buy beacons from a trustworthy platform. There are many platforms that sell beacons. So you need to choose a reliable platform that meets your all requirements. We highly recommend you to go with MOKO Smart. They provide the most robust and high-quality beacons.

Why MOKOSmart is the best option?

There are many reasons to choose MOKO Smart for your beacon manufacturers. Here are some important reasons:

They provide the best quality beacons at an affordable price.

FCC CE certified beacons that support both Eddystone and iBeacon.

You can ask for product customizations such as adding a motion sensor, your company logo, and color as well.

You can modify the configuration of provided apps like UUID, URL, and major-minor as well.

here are different types of beacons varies on the basis of range, price, and battery timing. You can Here are some important Bluetooth beacon Eddystone offered by MOKO Smart:

H1-

Keychain beacon

Portable with keychain

Compatible with Eddystone and iBeacon as well.

Cover 60m distance

Waterproof

16-month battery life

Besides this beacon, you can find some other most powerful beacons. For example, Credit Card Beacon, M1- Ultra Thin Beacon, Wristband Beacon, etc. So you can find the exact detail of all beacons by visiting the official website of MOKO Smart.

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Easy Bluetooth Adaption Infographic prepared by PinCarts Pvt Ltd - a retail technology based start-up based in Mumbai, India. To create awareness about bluetooth technology and beacons being used widely everywhere around us, especially at public gathering areas, to connect with users; this is economical, harmless and really efficient.

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