Letsgood Blog Basic information about iBeacon

What is iBeacon?iBeacon is a technology developed by Apple Inc. iBeacon is based on the localization and the interaction of mobile devices with the real word. This technology brings a new way how to inform users about something on a short distance. Among the already known technologies we can include the QR code or NFC.iBeacon is a device which uses Bluetooth LE (Bluetooth 4.0) which can broadcast a signal up to a distace about 450 meters. But the most of iBeacon devices broadcast the signal only up to 70 meters. The main advantage of Bluetooth LE is a low battery consumption. Using this technology can iBeacon run about 2 years with battery which is used in watches.Why use iBeacon?NotificationsOne of the functions of iBeacon is showing notifications. This event begins in time when a mobile device is in range of iBeacon. Mobile device capture a signal and notify user about something.LocationiBeacon also allows locate a device in places where the GPS signal is poor or not available. This functionality is based on known position of iBeacon devices and distance between iBeacon device and mobile device.Who can use iBeacon?Are you a businessman? Do you have your own shop? Do you need to contact people? Using iBeacon is a great way how to contact new potential customers. For example if you have a shop, you can notify each person who is walking around your shop and inform him about your sales or new products.Do you know the situation when you need to find some shop in the shopping center? Using GPS is impossible because of GPS signal. iBeacon brings you a simple solution.