The document discusses beacon technology, how it works, and its applications. Beacons use Bluetooth Low Energy to detect nearby smartphones and transmit location data. They enable contextual targeting and personalized experiences based on a user's proximity to beacons in the physical environment. The document provides examples of how beacons are used in retail, hotels, tourism, and more to improve customer experiences and drive business results.
10. What are beacons, how do they work
and why you should care
Comparing beacons and their benefits
over other existing technologies
11. What are beacons, how do they work
and why you should care
Comparing beacons and their benefits
over other existing technologies
Thought provoking use cases of
how beacons can be used
12. What are beacons, how do they work
and why you should care
Comparing beacons and their benefits
over other existing technologies
Thought provoking use cases of
how beacons can be used
Showcasing real world examples of
how beacons have delivered success and results
13. Low cost , low power transmitters
equipped with BLE that can be used to
detect proximity or micro location
14.
15. You need an app,
beacons do nothing by themselves.
16. • Beacons are purely broadcasters
• Apps are the bridge between beacon and smartphone
• All logic is handled by smartphone and app
• No app, no action
24. GPS NFC Beacon
Power
usage
High Medium Low
Range Unlimited ~20cm ~100m
Accuracy Low (outdoor only) Very high High
Cost Free Expensive $20 per beacon
37. Frequency
of visit
Pass by
a location
Walk into
a store
Engage and
likely to buy
First time vs
repeat visitors
Leave the store
too soon
Travel through
a zone
Time spent
in store
Real world analytics
38. US in-store retail sales influenced by
beacon‑triggered messages
2015
$4.1B
50
40
30
20
10
0
Source: BI Intelligence Estimates
39. US in-store retail sales influenced by
beacon‑triggered messages
Source: BI Intelligence Estimates
2015
$4.1B
50
40
30
20
10
0
2016
$44.4B
59. Industries that can leverage
beacon technology
HEALTHCARE RETAIL
ACCESS
HOSPITALITY EVENTS
INVENTORY
AUTOMOTIVE
TOURISM EDUCATION
HOME
AUTOMATION
FITNESS BANKING
TICKETING
POINT OF
PURCHASE