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Developers
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 GATT Reference Manual
ABSTRACT This document explains the Generic Attributes (GATT) of iBKS beacon services and characteristics which include iBeacon Service, Eddystone 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 Service iBeacon Service Global […]
Knowledge Base
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 […]
What are the Nearby Notifications?
Nearby Notifications help users to discover what’s around them, by surfacing location-specific notifications for apps and websites, with the advantage of no prior app install is required. Nearby Notifications allow to notify a HTTPS URL, trigger an app install through Play Store, or trigger an app intent to launch an app that is already installed […]
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.
What are the protocols embedded in the new firmware release (V5)?
Both iBeacon and full Eddystone protocols are supported in the new firmware release.
What is the difference between Eddystone™-URL and Nearby Notifications?
Eddystone™-URL and Nearby Notifications (the web URL attachment type one) services are quite similar. In order to decide which one fits the best for your use case, check the next main differences: Eddystone™-URL needs Chrome to be notified. For Nearby Notifications no prior app installed is required. Eddystone™-URL works on both Android and iOS. Nearby […]