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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 […]
iBKS Frames Protocol
ABSTRACT This document explains the different frames that are implemented in iBKS devices (iBKS use BLE to broadcast). AUDIENCE This document is primarily for developers with advanced knowledge of beacon protocols. IMPORTANT: All data used in the frame is in big-endian format. Italic text of this document is just an example of data that can […]
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 […]
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FAQs
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 […]
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.
How can the iBKS 105 beacon get into the connectable mode to access to the configuration?
To get into the configuration mode 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.
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 […]
How to configure the beacons with the new firmware?
A new iBKS Config Tool version has been released with a smart design and a much more user-friendly interface. However, other apps may be used to configure iBKS beacons.