# Automated Personal Beacons Signul is a Beacon System That Streamlines Daily Tasks By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-09-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beacon-system References: [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/signul-the-world-s-first-personal-beacon-system) & [iotdesignshop.tumblr](http://iotdesignshop.tumblr.com/) The average smartphone today is pretty powerful on its own, but the Signul personal beacon system is designed to make them even more capable. Signul enables you to set up [specific zones in the real world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geofencing-feature), so that as you leave home, get into your car or arrive at a friend's place, your phone will automatically send out a text, open a website, or begin playing music. Signul describes that it "automates your life based on micro-location." Rather than having to fiddle with opening apps or talking to the [virtual assistant on your phone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friend-necklace), this is a smart way to save yourself that little bit of extra time. To [set up a beacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tile-bluetooth), it's as easy as launching the Signul app, activating a Signul beacon and specifying the action that the beacon should trigger. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Automated Personal Beacons:** Automated personal beacons streamline daily tasks by automating actions based on micro-location. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smartphone Technology:** Automated personal beacons have the potential to enhance the capabilities and efficiency of smartphones. - **Internet of Things (iot):** Integrating automated personal beacons into the IoT ecosystem can create seamless and personalized experiences for users. - **Home Automation:** Automated personal beacons can be used to automate tasks within the home, such as turning on lights or setting the thermostat based on a user's location. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-beacon-concept.md) - [Location-Based Alert Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remindme.md) - [Automated Wellness Monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkinbee1.md) - [Metabolism-Enhancing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-and-app.md) - [Ambient Safety Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hafi.md) - [AI-Powered Digital Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intellino-signamic.md) - [NFC-Enabled Anti-Distraction Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unpluq-tag.md) - [Employee-Focused Personal Safety Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-safety-devices.md) - [Anti-Distraction Communication Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beepberry.md)