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2. What is a Beacon?
● A beacon is a small wireless device that works
based on Bluetooth Low Energy.
● It repeatedly transmits a constant radio signal
that other devices can see.
● A Bluetooth-equipped device like a smartphone,
gateway, or access point can “see” a beacon once
its in range.
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3. How does it work?

4. If you want to stick
your Bluetooth devices to
walls or still objects, you’ll
use beacons.
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If you want the
devices to be carried
by people or assets to
monitor their movements,
you’ll use tags.
Beacon (stationary) Tag (moving)
Beacons vs tags?

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Beacons and tags uses in verticals
“Beacons” are more common in:

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Beacons and tags uses in verticals
“Tags” are more common in:

7. ● Size and shape
(What will your devices be used for?)
● Mounting/application method
(Where will your devices be placed?)
● Physical safety and integrity
(In what conditions will your devices operate?
What environmental factors will they have to withstand?)
● Replaceable batteries
● Design and customization
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Form factors

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Battery life

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Sensors
● Temperature
● Humidity
● Accelerometer
● Light
● Buttons
● Other: vibration, air quality, and many more

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see more use cases
Use Case Definition Form Factor Requirements Others
Indoor Asset
Tracking
Enabling visibility
of the location and
conditions of
(usually moving)
assets
Usually small,
reliable mounting
method
Long battery life,
configurable
button, great
signal stability,
optionally sensor
The button allows for
triggering events (like
reporting asset shortages
or failures). The sensors
allow you to monitor asset
conditions and enable
power-saving
Outdoor Asset
Tracking
Robust casing
(IP-65 at least),
reliable mounting
method
Understanding different use cases and their key
requirements

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