{"id":22890,"date":"2023-09-06T17:19:18","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T17:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webtech.fr\/en\/?page_id=22890"},"modified":"2025-09-01T14:57:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T14:57:50","slug":"beacons","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/webtech.fr\/en\/glossary\/beacons\/","title":{"rendered":"Beacons &#8211; GLOSSARY"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;post-webtech&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||40px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px|30px|50px|30px|true|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;50px|30px|50px|30px|true|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;25px|20px|25px|20px|true|true&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|20px|20px|20px|20px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#8FCCFF&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Beacons<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>In essence, beacons are transmitters that send one-way signals to receivers within a limited range. These signals can be light, sound, or radio waves, depending on the specific type of beacon. Here\u2019s a breakdown of the different ways beacons are used:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>Navigation Beacons:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Traditional Use:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>Historically, lighthouses acted as beacons, using powerful lights to guide ships at night or in foggy conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Modern Applications:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>Radio beacons are used in aviation and maritime navigation to help pilots and sailors determine their location and avoid hazards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>Warning Beacons:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Emergency Applications:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>Emergency beacons, like Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs), transmit distress signals that can be detected by search and rescue teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>Proximity Beacons:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Modern Technology:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>These beacons utilize Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to transmit signals to nearby smartphones or other BLE-enabled devices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Real-World Applications:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>Proximity beacons are used in various industries for location-based services, such as:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Retail:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>Triggering targeted promotions or product information on a customer\u2019s smartphone as they enter a store.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Museums:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>Providing visitors with additional information about exhibits as they approach them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warehouses and Asset Tracking:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>Monitoring the location and movement of inventory or equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Figurative Use of Beacons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u201cBeacon of Hope\u201d:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>A metaphor for something that provides guidance, inspiration, or a sense of possibility during challenging times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s a table summarizing the different types of beacons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" class=\"c-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Beacon Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Signal Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><em>Navigation Beacon<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Light or Radio Waves<\/td>\n<td>Guide location and avoid hazards<\/td>\n<td>Lighthouses, Radio Beacons (GPS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><em>Warning Beacon<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Radio Waves<\/td>\n<td>Transmit distress signals<\/td>\n<td>Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><em>Proximity Beacon<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)<\/td>\n<td>Transmit signals to nearby devices for location-based services<\/td>\n<td>Indoor navigation, targeted advertising, asset tracking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; 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These signals can be light, sound, or radio waves, depending on the specific type of beacon. Here\u2019s a breakdown of the different ways beacons are used: \u00a0Navigation Beacons: Traditional Use:\u00a0Historically, lighthouses acted as beacons, using powerful lights to guide ships at night or in foggy conditions. Modern Applications:\u00a0Radio beacons are used in aviation and maritime navigation to help pilots and sailors determine their location and avoid hazards. \u00a0Warning Beacons: Emergency Applications:\u00a0Emergency beacons, like Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs), transmit distress signals that can be detected by search and rescue teams. \u00a0Proximity Beacons: Modern Technology:\u00a0These beacons utilize Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to transmit signals to nearby smartphones or other BLE-enabled devices. Real-World Applications:\u00a0Proximity beacons are used in various industries for location-based services, such as: Retail:\u00a0Triggering targeted promotions or product information on a customer\u2019s smartphone as they enter a store. Museums:\u00a0Providing visitors with additional information about exhibits as they approach them. Warehouses and Asset Tracking:\u00a0Monitoring the location and movement of inventory or equipment. Figurative Use of Beacons: \u201cBeacon of Hope\u201d:\u00a0A metaphor for something that provides guidance, inspiration, or a sense of possibility during challenging times. 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