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iBKS SDK for Android

ABSTRACT This document explains how to setup all the tools needed to start using iBKS SDK. AUDIENCE This document is primarily focused for Android software developers with basic knowledge of beacon configuration IMPORTANT SO Requirements: Android 5.0 or higher Before you start Let’s play Create project App permissions Location Bluetooth Internet EID registration Compile your […]

iBKS Hello World for iOS

ABSTRACT The App demo “iBKS Hello World” is a project that contains the most important functions to begin interacting with a Beacon. In this document is explained how this project, implemented in swift and XCode 8.2.1, is structured and what are the functions that can be found on it. AUDIENCE This document is focused for […]

iBKS Card Beacon GATT Reference Manual

ABSTRACT This document explains the Generic Attributes (GATT) of iBKS Card Beacon services and characteristics which includes iBeacon Service, Eddystone Service, Card Beacon Service and Global Service AUDIENCE This document is primarily for App developers and advanced users. IMPORTANT: Firmware version related: EDSTEID V5.2016.06.29.1 or newer versions GATT Table. Characteristics Configuration Mode Services Definition Eddystone […]

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How can I reset the iBKS 105 beacon to configure it?

In order to set different parameters, you may need to enter in connectable mode, and that could require resetting the beacon. Therefore, just remove the battery and insert it again by turning the lead counter clockwise. There are some marks on the sidewalls to show you how to close it again.

What is Eddystone™?

Eddystone™ is an open beacon protocol from Google, which allows Bluetooth Low Energy devices to broadcast data across short distances to a receiver. The main advantages of this protocol over the rest of the existing ones is that it allows you to set and send four different advertising packets (frame types): Eddystone-UID: equivalent to the […]

Why do I not see Eddystone™-URL?

From the mobile device side Chrome browser integrates Physical Web to pick up nearby URLs and show you a list of webpages. In order to use the Physical Web, it must be activated through Chrome settings. For further information: Explore the Physical Web with Chrome From the beacon side All URLs set in the Eddystone-URL slot […]

What is the deployment file user for?

The deployment file or CSV it is used, as its own name indicates, to facilitate the deployment of a big batch of beacons. After the CSV file is loaded into the APP, scanning the QR on the back of our beacons you will be able to know what parameters are configured inside from factory without […]