BLE Beacon Based Proximity Information System

Abstract

While the field of Internet of Things (IoT) is driving the shift in present society toward a smarter one, new problems and possibilities have emerged to meet the needs and resources required for IoT development. Low-energy wireless devices are, without a question, the most practical answer for a variety of Internet of Things applications (IoT). Due to the widespread availability of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)-compatible smart devices such as Android phones, iPhones, Tablets, and Smart Watches, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons have emerged as one of the most promising. In terms of application, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Beacons are used in proximitybased information broadcasting systems. The application of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is not limited to information broadcasting; it can also be carried to the level of interior navigation and positioning. It is currently deployed at places such as airports, hospitals, and shopping malls providing advertisements, information, and localization to customers. Consumers may still benefit from Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology in fields including health care, asset monitoring, and proximity marketing, as well as consumer electronics, industrial automation, and wearable devices. Many solutions exist for using BLE beacons. One of which is using only its advertisement mode, in which all the processing is done on a mobile app and beacons only serve as advertisers. We can also give administrative role to the buyer in which he can set the physical locations of the beacons. He can set the relevant information and supply a 3D map, which can then be processed on the mobile app to give real-time navigation and information.