iBeacon Primer: The Basics and the OpportunitiesJeff Bonnes July 2014
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AGENDA
• What are iBeacons?
• Examples
• Limitations
• Demo
• Discussion
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iBeacons enable app users to be connected
with real-world locations. These connections can
trigger actions
Why not GPS?
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EXAMPLES
• Directions
• Tickets / Entry
• Put them in moving things!
• Home Automation
• Context switching
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LIMITATIONS
• Hardware Support
• Android Software Support
• Location Permissions
• Beacon Hardware Maintenance
Demo
Discussion