Beacon App Development

Beacons are small devices, the size of a coin that emit a signal in the short wave of Bluetooth 4.0 technology, also known as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), whose maximum range is 50 meters. The signal they emit is made up of three numerical values, is unique for each device and can be located by another tracker device.

The most characteristic aspects of the operation of this device are:

• Beacons act as a small digital beacon that can "wake up" other listening devices, such as smartphones or tablets. The beacon is therefore a passive element that does not send any type of information or transmit content.
• For these devices to wake up, they must have an app installed that is listening and that recognizes the signal of that Beacon and then performs some kind of action in the app, for example showing a notification with a message.
• Therefore, all the "intelligence" is on the side of the app that recognizes the Beacon.
• Beacons need a power source to function. The most common is that they incorporate a small battery that can last between a few months and 2 years, although there are already devices that can be powered continuously connected to a USB port.

Beacons have several advantages over GPS technologies for geolocation in proximity. The first is that activating Bluetooth connectivity consumes much less battery than GPS mode. The second is that, as it is a technology independent of the data network (GPS location on the mobile phone is not), we can use it abroad to inform ourselves of events and places of interest, without fear of the cost of roaming from data.

Another advantage is that it is a technology that, unlike GPS, continues to operate within buildings with great precision, which is known as "indoor" geolocation. Also, thanks to its short range, it allows us to know more exactly the cultural or commercial offer that we have around us, without having to see information about places that are too far from our radius of action, a fact that today occurs with geolocation. by GPS.

Even so, Beacons also have their disadvantages, they require applications installed to function, it can be both a generic app and a specific one for the establishment itself. This app asks the user for two permissions that he will have to authorize: activate the location and activate Bluetooth. From here, whenever it passes near a sensor, the installed app will be able to detect the Beacon and act accordingly. In the event that a user wants to ensure their privacy, they should only deactivate the Bluetooth of their device.

The possibilities of Beacon app developed by Hyperlink InfoSysytem are enormous and have raised great expectations.

• When entering a store, our smart device may ask us for permission for a beacon to establish a connection to send us discount coupons or product suggestions based on purchases we have already made on previous occasions. This fact can radically change our shopping experience helping us in the decision process.
• While you walk through the city or a shopping center, a football stadium or a concert hall, you can receive information about sporting events, fairs, concerts, etc.
• You can also receive maps and tourist guides on your phone or information that acts as an assistant for guided tours in a museum or in the old part of a city or at an airport.
• Beacons systems can also be used to send notices and alerts as well as notifications that are related to our location. For example, if there is an alert for extreme weather conditions, if there is a fire or a traffic accident near our location, etc.
• Collect information on transit areas, these "digital beacons" are also very useful when it comes to collecting information to know which are the busiest areas in a store or to know the busiest areas of a shopping center, an airport or a congress. It is also a good indicator of the success or failure of a promotion or a new product recently launched on the market.
• Beacon is to indoor location what GPS is to outdoor geolocation. So it can offer a sophisticated navigation system for hospitals, educational centers, public administrations, libraries, universities, etc. Facilitates the location of the desired service without having to go around the facilities.
• They are interesting for events such as conferences, seminars, fairs, workshops or courses, since they allow the detailed programming of the event to be sent directly to the mobile of the attendees.
• They allow us to know while we wait in a restaurant to be given a table the virtual menu, with a photo and detailed information on calories, ingredients, as well as to know if the food is suitable for vegetarians.
• Payment system and electronic purse.

Features Of Our Apps At Hyperlink InfoSystem

We develop solutions using wireless beacons that communicate with a smartphone via Bluetooth. Beacon technologies are widely used in retail, hospitality industry, airports and train stations. When implemented correctly, beacons increase the average check, improve the user experience and blur the line between online and offline (the collected data is stored in the cloud). Here are some of the features of our apps at Hyperlink InfoSystem:

Customization

Get an on-demand white label solution complete with your logo and branding, plus a choice of custom features and integrations.

Scalable And Profitable

Our robust and scalable technologies will adapt to your business needs on demand, providing a truly unique experience.

24/7 Customer Support

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In-App Chat

Respond to your customers' inquiries by providing real-time in-app chat between customers and service providers.

Powerful Analysis

Get real-time information and generate sales reports to help you identify opportunities to grow your business on demand.

Launch Your App In No Time

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