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Estimote Beacons — real world context for your apps

Written by Brandon Klein | Aug 30, 2013 3:11:20 AM

What is an Estimote Beacon?

An Estimote Beacon is a small, wireless device, sometimes also called a 'mote'. When placed in a physical space, it broadcasts tiny radio signals around itself.

Think about it as a very small lighthouse. Smartphones that are in range are able to 'hear' these signals and estimate their location very precisely, as well as communicate with the beacon to exchange data and information.