Deploy iBeacons

Description

iBeacon is Bluetooth device which transmits an ID which will be used to estimate the location of users. Usually, you need to deploy iBeacons with about 7-15 meters intervals in your environment.

deployment tips

• 7-10 meters interval may get better accuracy
• -4db/-8db (little weaker) signal power is good for accuracy
  • We have not well studied with higher power and longer interval
• 2-3.5 meters high (higher gets lower accuracy
• lower place can be affected by human bodies passing by
• beacons can be hidden if covering material makes a lower signal loss (e.g. wood, ceiling panel)

UUID, major, minor

• UUID should be same in your environment
  • technically you can use 20 different UUID at a time (iOS limitation)
• You can share the same UUID in multiple environments
• You can use arbitrary major-minor pairs but should be unique in the environment
  • readable numbering is recommended
  • Ex.) maj-min: 1-101 = Building 1, 1st floor, number 1