Re: [soc-dev] Interest in Eclipse SmartHome with Physical Web

[Kai Kreuzer <kai@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Jian,

A major part of the project proposal is about using mDNS for the Physical Web, so for this, there is no need for beacons.

But you are right, for the location-aware parts, a beacon is required for development.

You could either buy existing beacons (https://www.blesh.com/product/blesh-pack-3-beacons/), simulate them through software on a Raspberry Pi with a BLE dongle or use something in between by using programmable dongles like https://learn.adafruit.com/google-physical-web-uribeacon-with-the-bluefruit-le-friend/getting-started

If you submit the project and get accepted, I am sure that we will find a solution.

Best regards,

Kai

On 23 Feb 2016, at 11:23, Jian Guo <aliezted@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Dear Developers,

      I am Jian Guo second year student of University of Science and Technology. I am familiar with Java, Android Development. I found the Eclipse SmartHome : Integrate with Google's Physical Web in your idea page and I think it interesting. I have installed some demo apps on my phone and it seems that I need some beacon hardware to develop.I would like to ask whether it is necessary to develop with beacons. What if I don't have such devices?

      Looking forward to your reply.

      Jian Guo

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