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What you need to know about the “Beacon”
Technology «iBeacon», introduced by Apple in 2013, has already gained popularity abroad. So how it can be used in everyday life?
“Beacon” is a small sensors, equipped with technology Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), which transmit a signal to the mobile device when approaching it at a certain distance (for example, within a radius of five meters) and mobile application notifies the user message. In contrast to the more expensive GPS, «Beacon» consume less energy. Also, the “Beacon” are designed to work in all weather conditions, without the need to connect to Wi-Fi. One beacon is worth about $ 30 and keeps the battery up to three years.
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