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75 Beacon Technology Innovations

From Smart Water Networks to Beacon Air Travel Platforms

— May 26, 2015 — Tech
These beacon technology innovations range from smart water networks to beacon air travel platforms that make international flights more comfortable and stress-free for users. The rising popularity of location-based platforms has lead to beacon technology innovations like user-responsive retail apps that make any shopping trip more customized and experiential for users.

Other favorites from this list are an important aid for modern entrepreneurs who are looking to network. Whether helping users connect with potential clients or future employers within their industry, friend-finding and professional platforms are changing the way modern professionals interact with one another.

Furthermore, these beacon technology innovations also include intuitive payment platforms that cut transaction time in half along with beacon platforms that cater to sports fans.



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Popularity
Activity
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Supplementary Vision Apps
Supplementary Vision Apps
The ICY App Aids Visually Impaired with Vocal Cues on Surroundings
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74
Beacon-Fitted Basketball Arenas
Beacon-Fitted Basketball Arenas
Golden State Warriors' Stadium Has Beacon Technology
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73
Brooklyn Basketball Beacons
Brooklyn Basketball Beacons
The Brooklyn Nets Are Using Beacon Technology to Improve Fan Access
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72
Collegiate Sports Beacon Programs
Collegiate Sports Beacon Programs
The Ole Miss Football Team is Using iBeacon Technology
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71
Crypocurrency Crowdfunding Sites
Crypocurrency Crowdfunding Sites
The Beacon is Like Kickstarter for Raising Funds with Bitcoin
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70
Air Travel Beacons
Air Travel Beacons
AirIT's Latest Innovation Platform Enhances Passenger Experience
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69
Hands-Free Payment Devices
Hands-Free Payment Devices
PayPal Beacon Connects Consumers and Businesses Wirelessly
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68
Beacon-Equipped Football Stadiums
Beacon-Equipped Football Stadiums
The Miami Dolphins Are Embracing Stadium Beacon Technology
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67
Assistive Library Beacons
Assistive Library Beacons
Using Emerging Library Technology, This Florida Library Keeps Current
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66
Washroom-Locating Beacons
Washroom-Locating Beacons
Levi's Stadium's Beacons Help Fans Find Washrooms, Parking Spots & More
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65
Targeted Beacon Technology
Targeted Beacon Technology
Macy's Beacon Retail Technology is About to Get More Precise
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64
Smart Water Networks
Smart Water Networks
Badger Meter's Beacon Advanced Metering Analytics Intuitively Detects Leaks
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63
Localized Festival Apps
Localized Festival Apps
The SXSW GO App Lets Attendees Personalize Their Experience with Beacons
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62
Orderly Flight Apps
Orderly Flight Apps
Travel Pal Uses Beacon Technology to Streamline the Travel Process
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61
Staff-Tracking Beacon Applications
Staff-Tracking Beacon Applications
Chaotic Moon Uses Proximity Technology to Monitor Their Interns
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60
Beacon-Embracing Stadiums
Beacon-Embracing Stadiums
AT&T Stadium is Using Beacons to Upgrade the Spectator Experience
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59
Visually Impaired Wearable Tech
Visually Impaired Wearable Tech
The Microsoft Headset Emits a 3D-Soundscape of Audio as a Guide
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58
Beacon-Fitted Cricket Stadiums
Beacon-Fitted Cricket Stadiums
London's Kia Oval Uses Beacon Technology to Engage With Fans
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57
Indoor Running Apps
Indoor Running Apps
Run Beacon Tracks Your Progress When Running Indoors
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56
Co-Working Rental Apps
Co-Working Rental Apps
The Croissant App Uses Beacons to Book Co-Working or Coffee Shop Spaces
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55
Responsive Wi-Fi Technology
Responsive Wi-Fi Technology
This Smart Wi-Fi Technology Takes Advantage a User's Surroundings
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54
Ad-Transmitting Beacons
Ad-Transmitting Beacons
The NFL's Beacon Network Sends Fans Personalized Ads
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53
Digital Book-Sharing Benches
Digital Book-Sharing Benches
This Book Reading Campaign Provides People with a Way to Pass Time
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52
Battery-Less Beacons
Battery-Less Beacons
Ifinity's 'AirBeacons' Are Powered By Electromagnetic Waves
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51
Beacon-Optimized Chocolate Shops
Beacon-Optimized Chocolate Shops
Laima Chocolate Shop Introduces Low Energy Beacons
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50
Smart Home Beacons
Smart Home Beacons
Airfy is a Beacon Home System to Make Your Home More Intelligent
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49
Beacon-Integrated Store Displays
Beacon-Integrated Store Displays
Shelfbucks' Smart Display Enables Measurement of Promo Campaigns
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48
Beacon Navigation Technology
Beacon Navigation Technology
Sightcompass is a Beacon Tool for the Visually Impaired
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47
Amusement Park Beacons
Amusement Park Beacons
Canvas' Crowd Management Beacons Aim to Reduce Theme Park Lines
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46
Beacon Pie Promotions
Beacon Pie Promotions
Melbourne Cricket Ground is Running a Beacon Trial to Promote Pies
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45
Automotive Pizza Payments
Automotive Pizza Payments
Pizza Hut May Soon Let Customers Pay for a Pizza Through Their Cars
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44
Bluetooth Networking Apps
Bluetooth Networking Apps
Surf Labs' LiNK App Uses Beacon Technology for Networking
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43
Mobile Payment Beacons
Mobile Payment Beacons
South Africa's SnapScan Service is Offered by Over 40 Merchants
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42
Pedestrian Safety Beacons
Pedestrian Safety Beacons
O2's 'Watch Out' Beacons Improve Crosswalk Safety
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41
Public Accessibility Beacons
Public Accessibility Beacons
TFL's Bluetooth Beacons Help the Blind Navigate London's Underground
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40
Colorful Beacon Apps
Colorful Beacon Apps
The LookFor App Turns Phones into Colorful Light Sources to Find Friends
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39
Solar-Powered Beacons
Solar-Powered Beacons
Fujitsu's Newest Proximity Technology is Powered by the Sun
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38
Beacon-Based Photo Apps
Beacon-Based Photo Apps
The Droppie App Uses Beacon Technology to Share Images Based on Location
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37
Alcoholic Beacon Apps
Alcoholic Beacon Apps
Remy Martin's Futur Heritage App Delivers Specifically Crafted Cocktails
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36
Audible Advertising Apps
Audible Advertising Apps
Lisnr Uses Beacons and Sound Advertising to Connect with Consumers
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35
Tech Retail Beacons
Tech Retail Beacons
Apple is Using Its Own iBeacons In Apple Stores
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34
Beacon-Embedded Mannequins
Beacon-Embedded Mannequins
The Westfield Ted Baker Store Introduces Location-Based Technology
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33
Exercise-Rewarding Retail Apps
Exercise-Rewarding Retail Apps
Carrot Offers Health Incentives and Offers at Local Businesses
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32
Signalling Smartphone Beacons
Signalling Smartphone Beacons
BiKN Conveniently Keeps Track of Lost Items
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31
Car-Educating Beacon Technology
Car-Educating Beacon Technology
The Inner Geek Beacon App Delivers Information About Vehicles
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30
Garage Opener Apps
Garage Opener Apps
This Garage Door Opener App is Controlled Securely by Beacon Technology
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29
Cab Credit Beacon Beams
Cab Credit Beacon Beams
This Taxi App Lets You Broadcast Your Referral Code to Those Around You
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28
Apparel Retail Beacons
Apparel Retail Beacons
American Eagles is Using 'Shopkick' Beacons In its Stores
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27
Interactive Museum Beacons
Interactive Museum Beacons
The Guggenheim Musem is Testing Beacon Technology
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26
Promotional Restaurant Beacons
Promotional Restaurant Beacons
McDonald's Harnesses the Power of Piper for Targeted Marketing
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25
Personalized Bank Beacons
Personalized Bank Beacons
St. George Bank Greets Customers Through Smartphones and Tablets
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24
Friend-Finding Beacons
Friend-Finding Beacons
The FindR Communicator Makes Organizing Impromptu Group Events Easier
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23
Automated Personal Beacons
Automated Personal Beacons
Signul is a Beacon System That Streamlines Daily Tasks
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22
Touchless Donation Posters
Touchless Donation Posters
Oxfam's Contactless Donation Stations Support NFC-Enabled Devices
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21
Picnic-Improving Contraptions
Picnic-Improving Contraptions
W.E.T. Beacon Improves Park Atmospheres by Harnessing Sun and Rain
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20
Retail Beacon Platforms
Retail Beacon Platforms
The GPShopper App & In-Store Beacons Enhance Retail Engagement
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19
Homing Beacon Bag Tags
Homing Beacon Bag Tags
The Tag Finder Makes it Easier to Find Lost Luggage
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18
Airport Navigation Beacons
Airport Navigation Beacons
The FlyBeacon App Helps Emirates Customers Find Their Gate
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17
Beacon Business Cards
Beacon Business Cards
This Hi-Tech Business Card Makes Use of iBeacon Technology
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16
Beacon-Enabled Airports
Beacon-Enabled Airports
Miami International Airport Has Integrated the Tech in a World's First
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15
Experiential Tour Apps
Experiential Tour Apps
Detour Lets You Explore Cities with Story-Based Location-Aware Audio Walks
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14
Futuristic Shopping Beacons
Futuristic Shopping Beacons
The ‘Estimote’ Uses Your Smartphone to Customize Your Shopping Trips
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13
Beacon Airport Assistance
Beacon Airport Assistance
British Airways Implements Beacon Technologies in Heathrow Airport
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12
URL-Sending Beacons
URL-Sending Beacons
The Blesh Physical Web Beacon Makes Smart Object Interaction Seamless
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11
Influential Museum Apps
Influential Museum Apps
MOCAK's Interactive Museum Experience Uses iBeacons for Discovery
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10
Shareable Air Travel Beacons
Shareable Air Travel Beacons
The Common-Use Beacon Registry Lets Airports Share Beacon Data
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9
Beacon Airport Navigation
Beacon Airport Navigation
The indoo.rs Indoor Navigation at SFO Helps Blind Travelers Get Around
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8
Pharmacy Beacon Technology
Pharmacy Beacon Technology
The Duane Reade App Vastly Improves Customer's In-Store Experience
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7
Indoor Location-Based Services
Indoor Location-Based Services
GE Lighting and ByteLight Roll Out Next-Generation LED Lighting
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6
Child-Tracking Wristbands
Child-Tracking Wristbands
Lineable is a Smart Child Tracker Device That Makes Use of Beacon Tech
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5
Custom Shopping Map Apps
Custom Shopping Map Apps
ParknShop x Beacon Technology is a Useful Shopping App Concept
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4
Indoor Beacon Technology
Indoor Beacon Technology
The Estimote Indoor Location System Expands Its Beacon Services
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3
Ice Cream Social Apps
Ice Cream Social Apps
Magnum's M-Pulse App Locates Nearby Treats with Beacon Technology
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2
Wearable Adhesive Beacons
Wearable Adhesive Beacons
The Versatile Estimote Stickers Connect Everyday Objects to Smartphones
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1
Beacon-Powered Retail Platforms
Beacon-Powered Retail Platforms
Swirl's Mobile Marketing Platform Engages Consumers on a New Level
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