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Eddystone Beacon Format Evolution

2 posts · Jul 2015 – Jul 2016

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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. The Nearby API allows developers to build proximity-based experiences, enabling devices to discover and communicate with each other.

All Google trails
  1. I/O session: Location and Proximity Superpowers: Eddystone + Google Beacon Platform- Google Developers BlogThis post introduces the Google Beacon Platform, which includes Eddystone, an open beacon format. It details how Eddystone enables proximity-based experiences, allowing devices to discover and communicate with each other. The post highlights the potential for location-aware applications and services, and mentions the Nearby API as a tool for developers to build these experiences.
  2. Surface new proximity-based experiences to users with Nearby- Google Developers BlogIntroduced the Nearby API, which allows developers to build proximity-based experiences, enabling devices to discover and communicate with each other. This builds upon the Eddystone beacon format's evolution towards ephemeral identifiers for enhanced privacy and security.
  3. Growing Eddystone with Ephemeral Identifiers: A Privacy Aware & Secure Open Beacon Format- Google Developers BlogThis post introduces ephemeral identifiers for the Eddystone beacon format, enhancing privacy and security by moving beyond static identifiers. It also highlights the Nearby API for proximity-based experiences.
  4. What’s in a message? Getting attachments right with the Google beacon platform- Google Developers BlogThis post details how the Google beacon platform handles message attachments, specifically focusing on the 'message' field within the Eddystone-compatible protocol. It explains that this field can contain arbitrary data, and the importance of correctly parsing these attachments to ensure reliable communication and functionality. The post highlights the need for careful handling of message payloads to avoid issues like incorrect data interpretation or unexpected behavior in applications that rely on these beacons.
  5. Connect With the World Around You Through Nearby APIs- Google Developers BlogIntroduced the Nearby API, which allows developers to build proximity-based experiences, enabling devices to discover and communicate with each other. This API leverages the Eddystone beacon format and its advancements in ephemeral identifiers for enhanced privacy and security.
  7. Lighting the way with BLE beacons- Google Developers BlogThis post introduces the Nearby API, which allows developers to build proximity-based experiences, enabling devices to discover and communicate with each other. It highlights the use of BLE beacons for location-based services and provides an overview of the Eddystone protocol.