Video Tutorials
Developers
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 […]
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
Do new iBKS beacons come with Eddystone™-EID?
YES! All iBKS family products already come with integrated Eddystone-EID.
I would like to develop an Application to interact with Eddystone EID. How to start?
From the knowledge base of the iBKS Support Center you will find interesting articles about getting started, EID setup tutorial, … for the first steps. Once you get the essentials, you may download from the developers’ area the iBKS SDK in order to communicate, manage and interact with iBKS Beacons from your own App.
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.
Is EID registration limited only to Google Developers Platform?
No. Eddystone is an open beacon format and, even though we strongly recommend using Google Proximity Beacon API at least in the first steps while getting started with Eddystone EID, through this link you will find all the information needed in order to develop your own EID trusted resolver for registration.
What is a Beacon?
A beacon is a device that alerts mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, of its presence through radio waves under the Bluetooth 4.0 protocol well known as Bluetooth Smart or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). A beacon device broadcasts a small quantity of information, called frames, every so often. When a mobile device is close […]