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