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Eddystone Beacon Format Evolution

Eddystone Beacon Format Evolution

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2016

The Eddystone beacon format has evolved to incorporate ephemeral identifiers, enhancing privacy and security. This advancement allows for more dynamic and secure beacon transmissions, moving beyond static identifiers to better protect user privacy and prevent tracking. The focus is on creating a more robust and privacy-aware open beacon format. This post introduces the Nearby API, which allows developers to build proximity-based experiences, enabling devices to discover and communicate with each other without explicit pairing. It supports various use cases, from device discovery and communication to location-aware services and interactive experiences.

2016

Surface new proximity-based experiences to users with Nearby- Google Developers Blog

6/9/2016

Introduces the Nearby API, a new platform for building proximity-based experiences. The API allows devices to discover and communicate with each other without explicit pairing, enabling a range of use cases including device discovery, communication, and location-aware services. This builds upon the foundation of technologies like Eddystone beacons by providing a more direct and interactive communication channel between devices.

Growing Eddystone with Ephemeral Identifiers: A Privacy Aware & Secure Open Beacon Format- Google Developers Blog

4/14/2016

This post introduces the evolution of the Eddystone beacon format to include ephemeral identifiers. This change aims to improve privacy by making it harder to track devices over time, as the identifiers change frequently. It also enhances security by making the beacons more resistant to spoofing and unauthorized tracking. The focus is on a privacy-aware and secure open beacon format.