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Bluetooth Beacon

A Bluetooth beacon is a small wireless device that transmits signals using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology. These signals can be picked up by smartphones and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. They are designed for location-based services and proximity marketing.

Material

Beacons are typically encased in plastic (often ABS or polycarbonate) due to its durability and cost-effectiveness. Internal components include:

• Microcontroller: Processes data and manages the BLE transmission.
• Bluetooth Chip: Responsible for broadcasting the signal.
• Battery: Usually coin cell batteries (CR2032 being common) providing power for extended periods (typically 1-2 years, depending on usage).
• Antenna: For signal transmission.
• Printed Circuit Board (PCB): Connects all components.

Purpose

The primary purpose of a Bluetooth beacon is to enable location-based interactions. This includes:

• Proximity Marketing: Sending targeted messages, offers, or information to users when they are near a beacon.
• Indoor Navigation: Providing wayfinding and guidance within buildings.
• Asset Tracking: Monitoring the location of objects within a defined area.
• Presence Detection: Identifying the presence of users or objects.
• Data Collection: Gathering analytics on user movement and behavior.

Function

Beacons operate by periodically broadcasting a small packet of data containing a unique identifier (UUID, Major, Minor).

• Broadcasting: The beacon transmits this identifier at regular intervals (typically 100ms - 1 second).
• Scanning: Smartphones or other Bluetooth-enabled devices scan for these signals.
• Detection: When a device detects a beacon signal, it can use the identifier to trigger a specific action, such as displaying a notification, launching an app, or accessing a website.
• Trilateration/Triangulation: By measuring the signal strength from multiple beacons, the approximate location of a device can be determined. This is the basis for indoor positioning systems.

Usage Scenarios

• Retail: Sending coupons or product information to shoppers as they browse in-store.
• Museums & Galleries: Providing audio guides or interactive exhibits based on proximity to artwork.
• Hospitals: Guiding patients and visitors to specific locations within the facility.
• Airports: Providing gate information or boarding passes.
• Offices: Tracking employee location or automating access control.
• Event Venues: Providing event schedules or interactive maps.
• Logistics: Tracking assets within a warehouse or supply chain.

Common Types

• iBeacon (Apple): A beacon protocol developed by Apple, widely used in iOS applications.
• Eddystone (Google): An open-source beacon protocol developed by Google, supporting various data formats and broadcasting methods.
• AltBeacon: An open-source beacon protocol designed to be interoperable and platform-independent.
• USB Beacon: Beacons powered by USB, often used for data logging and proximity detection.
• Sensor Beacons: Beacons equipped with additional sensors (temperature, humidity, motion) for collecting environmental data.
• Color Beacon: Beacons that utilize color changing LEDs for visual indication and communication.

Bluetooth beacons are apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network. Based on the provided information, the following HS codes may be relevant:

• 8517.69.00.00: This HS code covers telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a local or wide area network), other than transmission or reception apparatus of heading 8443, 8525, 8527 or 8528; parts thereof: Other apparatus for transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a local or wide area network): Other. The base tariff is 0.0%, with an additional tariff of 25.0%. After April 2, 2025, the additional tariff will increase to 30%, resulting in a total tariff of 55.0%.

• 8517.62.00.90: This HS code covers telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a local or wide area network), other than transmission or reception apparatus of heading 8443, 8525, 8527 or 8528; parts thereof: Other apparatus for transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a local or wide area network): Machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus. The base tariff is 0.0%, with no additional tariff. After April 2, 2025, the additional tariff will increase to 30%, resulting in a total tariff of 30.0%.

• 8543.70.60.00: This HS code covers electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof: Other machines and apparatus: Articles designed for connection to telegraphic or telephonic apparatus or instruments or to telegraphic or telephonic networks. The base tariff is 0.0%, with an additional tariff of 25.0%. After April 2, 2025, the additional tariff will increase to 30%, resulting in a total tariff of 55.0%.

According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'bluetooth beacon' are limited, with only the following 3 found.