Learn the key standards: iBeacon, Eddystone, Bluetooth 4.0, and AltBeacon, and how they work with other proximity technologies. Then build your understanding of the proximity framework and how to identify and deploy the best solutions for your own business, institutional, or consulting needs. Proximity technology, in particular, Bluetooth beacons, is a major source of business opportunity, and this book provides everything you need to know to architect a solution to capitalize on that opportunity.

What you'll learn:

• Understand the disruptive implications of digital-physical convergence and the new applications it makes possible.
• Review the key standards that solutions developers need to understand to capitalize on the business opportunity of proximity technology.
• Discover the new phenomenon of beacon networks, which will be hugely significant in driving strategic decisions and creating wealth.