MFI Certified ble beacon Android module for indoor location

                   MFI Certified ble beacon Android module for indoor location

 

 

Advantage  for Aprileacon242:

 

 

Lower output & CR2477 battery for 24months life .

 

 

 

We have bar code on our case. So it is easy to recognize specific one.

 

 

20% power saving, With barcode, good for deployment.

 

 

April Beacon + ( API + SDK  ) Platform = Complete Solution

 

 

 

  

 

 

   Specifications:

• MFI certification iBC-14-00417
• Built-in iBeacon firmware
• Built-in a coin battery holder
• Bluetooth low energy technology compatible
• Accurate digital RSSI
• High performance and low power 8051 core MCU
• AES security coprocessor
• Tested with iOS 7.0

iBeacon Descriptions:

• Run standalone as iBeacon, External host is not required.
• Application for advertisement and location
• Built in pairing password to prevent others to modify the settings 
• Support customize your own iBeacon configuration including UUID etc.
• Tx Power configurable
• Advertising frequecy configurable
• Support upgrade firmware through OAD (air upgrade) 
• Built in JTAG port for customized other application firmware as a standalone system

• Item	Value	Remarks
  Firmware	iBeacon	Version 2.0.1
  Battery model	CR247	Coin battery, 3.0Vdc, 1 pc
  Operation Frequency	2400-2483.5MHz	Programmable
  Frequency Error	+/- 20KHz
  Modulation	GFSK
  Standby current	100uA	Depends on duty cycle/broadcasting frequency
  Broadcasting Frequency	900mS	Duty cycle
  Output Power	0 dBm	Default setting, programmable
  Receiving Sensitivity	-93dBm	High gain mode
  Transmission distance	26 meters	BER<0.1%, Open space
  Antenna	50ohm	On board/ PCB Antenna
  Size	31mm*31mm*9mm	case size:39mm*39mm*15mm
  Operation Voltage	2.0-3.6V	DC

   

 

  Default setting: 

Default iBeacons UUID(The sample from Apple’s AirLocate): E2C56DB5-DFFB-48D2-B060-D0F5A71096E0

Major and minor identifier: 0, 0

Pairing password: AprilBrother

 

How to modify iBeacon parameters :

 

you could  modify the parameters (bulk) by the APP directly.

 

Parameters: UUID/Major/Minor/output power/broadcasting frequency .

 

the use manual for IOS&Android provided .

 

Characteristic:

 FFF0->FFF1 – read/write UUID

 FFF0->FFF2 – read/write major identifier

 FFF0->FFF3 – read/write minor identifier

FFF0->FFF4 – read/write measured power Operation state and power consumption

State	Operatio State Current (mA) DC/DC OFF	DC/DC ON
State 1: wake-up	6	5.4
State 2: pre-processing	7.4	6.9
State 3: pre-receiving	11	10.7
State 4: receiving	17.5	15.4
State 5: Rx changed to TX	7.4	5.8
State 6: transmitting	17.5	15.1
State 7: pre-processing	7.4	6.7

 

 

50sets/ Carton  Package Measurements: 25X20X18cm    Gross Weight: 1.5kg 

we will choose the prompt shipping way based on the cost & the delivery time.

  

 

we provide samples for testing, we do custom beacon & housing.

 You could configure the iBeacon by our APP:Aprilbeacon(for IOS&Android4.3) 

SDK of IOS and Andriod4.3  provided.

 we provide any consultation or advice needed. 

The iBeacon(s) will be dispatched Monday-Friday, same day as the order is made if purchased before 4pm,tracking number provided.

Once the iBeacon(s) has been purchased  documentations will be provided .

  

 

 

 1 Q: What is the difference between using Apple SDK and April Brother’s SDK ? Is there any additional functionality on your SDK?

 

A:April Brother’s SDK provide some function for configure the April Beacon.

 

For example:

 

proximityUUID
major
minor

 

etc…

 

Otherwise it’s same with Apple SDK.

 

2 Q: Can I get SDK for Android and iOS?

A: Yes, we can give you SDK for both Android 4.3 and iOS 7.0.

 

 

 3 Q: Can I have our own logo and in what kind of way?

A: Sure. We can have your logo engraved or printed on your case and also we can put customized sticker on it. Besides, we can customize case based on your requirement if you send us your detailed requirement of your case.

 

4.Q:Would you also be able to make custom housing for the circuits?

A: Yes, we do custom housing for the circuits as well as the custom iBeacon with logo on the pcb.

 

5.Q: Do you have any other products that can be used in conjuction with the iBeacon technology?

A: We are developing an sensor with temperature, 3-Axis acceleromete, Lighting. It support iBeacon technology too.

 

6 Q: Are the products compatible with Andriod apps too?

A: It compatible with Android 4.3 or above. The phone must support Bluetooth 4.0 Smart Ready.

 

7.Q: do you have any R&D team to support ?

A: yes, we have our R&D team to provide you technology support for your late configuring .

 

How to contact us:

Contact:Penny Chen 

Skype:aprbrother

Trademanager:cn1510714036

Tel: 86-10-5629 0047

Technical forum: www.bbs.aprbrother.com