Internet of Things - iBeacon

A simple nodeJS project that uses the bleacon node module on Intel IoT platform to scan for iBeacons.

Getting started

1. Install bleacon on your Edison
2. Enable BLE on Edison
3. Copy code into your own XDK Project.
4. Deploy to Edison
5. See iBeacons getting logged to the console.

Enabling BLE

Within a SSH or Serial Terminal connection, type the following commands,

rfkill unblock bluetooth
hciconfig hci0 up

Bleacon Documentation

Bleacon Github Documentation

Create an iBeacon

You can use one of the following apps to create an iBeacon on your iPhone. Estimote myBeacon - Best Beacon Manager

Android (only on compatible devices) Locate Beacon