Design and Implementation of User-specific Information Service Applying Beacon and Internet of Things Technologies at Education Sites

Abstract

Beacons can provide various application services such as context awareness related to objects, content push, indoor location technology, and auto check in, and thus, it is emerging as a core technology that supports the amalgamation of online and off-line services. Moreover, a demand for Internet of Things (IoT) services is constantly increasing. Among Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, beacon service technology is receiving particular attention because it can generate new, diverse services for customers. Above all, beacon service serves as both a reference point that provides location-related information and a milestone for supporting beacon location technology. Furthermore, as beacons can be effectively used as an information enhancement service and indoor location technology, they are expected to be useful for business marketing. In this study, an education information service for use in universities was designed and implemented with a focus on the location technology offered by beacon and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. Indeed, educational sites intend to provide various information services to the consumers they support with education. It is anticipated that beacon and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies can be used to facilitate the configuration of an application service that assists the supply of information services.