Abstract:
While the Internet of Things (IoT) is driving a transformation of current society toward a smarter one, new challenges and opportunities have arisen to accommodate the de...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
While the Internet of Things (IoT) is driving a transformation of current society toward a smarter one, new challenges and opportunities have arisen to accommodate the demands of IoT development. Low power wireless devices are, undoubtedly, the most viable solution for diverse IoT use cases. Among such devices, Bluetooth low energy (BLE) beacons have emerged as one of the most promising due to the ubiquity of Bluetooth-compatible devices, such as iPhones and Android smartphones. However, for BLE beacons to continue penetrating the IoT ecosystem in a holistic manner, interdisciplinary research is needed to ensure seamless integration. This paper consolidates the information on the state-of-the-art BLE beacon, from its application and deployment cases, hardware requirements, and casing design to its software and protocol design, and it delivers a timely review of the related research challenges. In particular, the BLE beacon's cutting-edge applications, the interoperability between packet profiles, the reliability of its signal detection and distance estimation methods, the sustainability of its low energy, and its deployment constraints are discussed to identify research opportunities and directions.
Published in: IEEE Internet of Things Journal ( Volume: 5, Issue: 2, April 2018)
HKUST-NIE Social Media Laboratory, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong
Kang Eun Jeon received the B.Eng. degree in electronic engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong, where he is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree at the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering.
He then joined the HKUST-NIE Social Media Laboratory. His current research interests include self-sustaining, secure, and social Bluetooth low-energy beacons for Internet of Thi...Show More
Kang Eun Jeon received the B.Eng. degree in electronic engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong, where he is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree at the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering.
He then joined the HKUST-NIE Social Media Laboratory. His current research interests include self-sustaining, secure, and social Bluetooth low-energy beacons for Internet of Thi...View more
HKUST-NIE Social Media Laboratory, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong
James She is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong. He is also the Founding Director of Asia’s first social media laboratory, HKUST-NIE Social Media Laboratory, and spearheads multidisciplinary research and innovations in analytics and systems for social media, multimedia big data, and Internet of Things-based in...Show More
James She is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong. He is also the Founding Director of Asia’s first social media laboratory, HKUST-NIE Social Media Laboratory, and spearheads multidisciplinary research and innovations in analytics and systems for social media, multimedia big data, and Internet of Things-based in...View more
HKUST-NIE Social Media Laboratory, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong
Perm Soonsawad received the B.Sc. degree in physics from Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, and the M.Sc. degree in nanoscale science and technology from Leeds University, Leeds, U.K. He is currently pursuing the M.Phil. degree in electronic and computer engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong.
Before joining the HKUST-NIE Social Media Laboratory, he was a Consultant o...Show More
Perm Soonsawad received the B.Sc. degree in physics from Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, and the M.Sc. degree in nanoscale science and technology from Leeds University, Leeds, U.K. He is currently pursuing the M.Phil. degree in electronic and computer engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong.
Before joining the HKUST-NIE Social Media Laboratory, he was a Consultant o...View more
HKUST-NIE Social Media Laboratory, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong
Pai Chet Ng received the B.S. degree in telecommunication engineering from Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Malaysia. She is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree at the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong.
She was a Research Engineer prior to joining the HKUST-NIE Social Media Laboratory. Her current research interests include proximity sensin...Show More
Pai Chet Ng received the B.S. degree in telecommunication engineering from Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Malaysia. She is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree at the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong.
She was a Research Engineer prior to joining the HKUST-NIE Social Media Laboratory. Her current research interests include proximity sensin...View more
Contents HKUST-NIE Social Media Laboratory, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong
Kang Eun Jeon received the B.Eng. degree in electronic engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong, where he is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree at the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering.
He then joined the HKUST-NIE Social Media Laboratory. His current research interests include self-sustaining, secure, and social Bluetooth low-energy beacons for Internet of Things applications.
Kang Eun Jeon received the B.Eng. degree in electronic engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong, where he is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree at the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering.
He then joined the HKUST-NIE Social Media Laboratory. His current research interests include self-sustaining, secure, and social Bluetooth low-energy beacons for Internet of Things applications.View more
HKUST-NIE Social Media Laboratory, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong
James She is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong. He is also the Founding Director of Asia’s first social media laboratory, HKUST-NIE Social Media Laboratory, and spearheads multidisciplinary research and innovations in analytics and systems for social media, multimedia big data, and Internet of Things-based interactive applications.
Prof. She was a recipient of the Associate Editor of the Year Award of the ACM Transaction on Multimedia Computing, Communications and Applications (TOMM) Editorial Board in 2017. Since 2016, he has been an Associate Editor for the ACM Transaction on Mulitmedia Computing.
James She is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong. He is also the Founding Director of Asia’s first social media laboratory, HKUST-NIE Social Media Laboratory, and spearheads multidisciplinary research and innovations in analytics and systems for social media, multimedia big data, and Internet of Things-based interactive applications.
Prof. She was a recipient of the Associate Editor of the Year Award of the ACM Transaction on Multimedia Computing, Communications and Applications (TOMM) Editorial Board in 2017. Since 2016, he has been an Associate Editor for the ACM Transaction on Mulitmedia Computing.View more
HKUST-NIE Social Media Laboratory, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong
Perm Soonsawad received the B.Sc. degree in physics from Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, and the M.Sc. degree in nanoscale science and technology from Leeds University, Leeds, U.K. He is currently pursuing the M.Phil. degree in electronic and computer engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong.
Before joining the HKUST-NIE Social Media Laboratory, he was a Consultant of intellectual property management with the National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand, where he was a Certified Patent Agent. His current research interests include sustainable Bluetooth low-energy beacons for Internet of Things applications, energy conversions, and nanotechnology.
Perm Soonsawad received the B.Sc. degree in physics from Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, and the M.Sc. degree in nanoscale science and technology from Leeds University, Leeds, U.K. He is currently pursuing the M.Phil. degree in electronic and computer engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong.
Before joining the HKUST-NIE Social Media Laboratory, he was a Consultant of intellectual property management with the National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand, where he was a Certified Patent Agent. His current research interests include sustainable Bluetooth low-energy beacons for Internet of Things applications, energy conversions, and nanotechnology.View more
HKUST-NIE Social Media Laboratory, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong
Pai Chet Ng received the B.S. degree in telecommunication engineering from Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Malaysia. She is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree at the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong.
She was a Research Engineer prior to joining the HKUST-NIE Social Media Laboratory. Her current research interests include proximity sensing, interactive media, and mobile and IoT analytics.
Pai Chet Ng received the B.S. degree in telecommunication engineering from Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Malaysia. She is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree at the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong.
She was a Research Engineer prior to joining the HKUST-NIE Social Media Laboratory. Her current research interests include proximity sensing, interactive media, and mobile and IoT analytics.View more
