Video Tutorials
Developers
iBKS Hello World for Android
ABSTRACT The App demo “iBKS Hello World” is a project that contains the most important functions to begin interacting with a Beacon. This document explains how this project, implemented for Android Studio, is structured and what the functions that can be found on it are. AUDIENCE This document is focused for App developers who have […]
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 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
Can I access to the GATT table of the Eddystone™?
You are able to access to Eddystone, iBeacon and Global Services from the GATT table. Take into account that each characteristic has its own lock requirement so that, unless the beacon is unlocked, you won’t be able to read/write all the characteristics. Moreover, remember that for Eddystone EID slot, the beacon does not have the […]
Why my beacons have red PCBs instead of black ones?
The different PCB colors used are just a matter of fashionable marketing reasons. Both have the same features and quality.
What are the new features of the new iBKS firmware (V5)?
Basically: Full support for Eddystone (EID included) Advertising period configurable independently for each slot TX Power and Calibrated Power configurable independently for each slot Unique Password to lock the whole GATT Table New connection mode: connectable window. The beacon remains mostly in non-connectable mode and becomes connectable just for a period of time programmed by […]
Do iBKS beacons incorporate sensors?
By default, all iBKS models can incorporate an accelerometer, a hall sensor and a temperature sensor as an optional additional hardware. If you need to incorporate other sensors, please contact us through this form for further information.
What is Eddystone™-EID?
Since it is necessary to use a unique and public ID to communicate with your apps you run the risk of being tracked or controlled by malicious third parties. Now that problem has been solved with the release of the new frame type of Eddystone™ : the Eddystone™ EID (Ephemeral ID), which uses encrypted and […]