What is an iBeacon?
An iBeacon is a small Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) device that broadcasts signals to smartphones or tablets within a specific range (typically 2-50 meters). When integrated into museum exhibits, it enables automated, location-based audio guides without requiring manual input from visitors.
How It Works in Museums
Beacon Placement:
iBeacons are installed near exhibits (e.g., paintings, artifacts, or interactive displays).
Visitor’s Device:
The museum’s app (or a web-based guide) detects the beacon’s signal via Bluetooth.
Triggered Content: When a visitor approaches an exhibit, the app automatically plays the corresponding audio/video guide in their preferred language.
| Bluetooth protocol | BLE5.0 |
| Transmitting power | 4dBm (-20--4dBm) |
| Broadcast time | 500ms (default) can be set, the maximum is 2000ms (others need to be modified through APK or SDK) |
| Transmission distance | 30m |
| Key function |
Press once to wake up the Bluetooth card; Press again to put the Bluetooth card into sleep mode; |
| LED light |
Charging process: LED red light is on; Full charge: LED green light is on; Bluetooth card wake up: LED blue light flashes once; Bluetooth card sleep: LED blue light flashes twice; |
| Sound (buzzer) | Support |
| Battery capacity | 100mAh |
| Low power shutdown | Support |
| Low power LED reminder | Support |
| Battery detection | Support |
| Charging reverse polarity protection | Support |
| Usage time on a single charge | More than 30-60 days |
| OTA upgrade | Support |
What is an iBeacon?
An iBeacon is a small Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) device that broadcasts signals to smartphones or tablets within a specific range (typically 2-50 meters). When integrated into museum exhibits, it enables automated, location-based audio guides without requiring manual input from visitors.
How It Works in Museums
Beacon Placement:
iBeacons are installed near exhibits (e.g., paintings, artifacts, or interactive displays).
Visitor’s Device:
The museum’s app (or a web-based guide) detects the beacon’s signal via Bluetooth.
Triggered Content: When a visitor approaches an exhibit, the app automatically plays the corresponding audio/video guide in their preferred language.
| Bluetooth protocol | BLE5.0 |
| Transmitting power | 4dBm (-20--4dBm) |
| Broadcast time | 500ms (default) can be set, the maximum is 2000ms (others need to be modified through APK or SDK) |
| Transmission distance | 30m |
| Key function |
Press once to wake up the Bluetooth card; Press again to put the Bluetooth card into sleep mode; |
| LED light |
Charging process: LED red light is on; Full charge: LED green light is on; Bluetooth card wake up: LED blue light flashes once; Bluetooth card sleep: LED blue light flashes twice; |
| Sound (buzzer) | Support |
| Battery capacity | 100mAh |
| Low power shutdown | Support |
| Low power LED reminder | Support |
| Battery detection | Support |
| Charging reverse polarity protection | Support |
| Usage time on a single charge | More than 30-60 days |
| OTA upgrade | Support |
