Elevating elderly care: BLE beacon-assisted monitoring app

• Main Author: Lu, Jade Zheng Wei
• Other Authors: Cheng Tee Hiang
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2024
• Subjects: Engineering; Bluetooth low energy beacon; Android application
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/177153
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

The rapid advancement of technology led to novel solutions across various domains such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology. This report provides an overview of a BLE-based beacon application for tracking and managing BLE devices. The project involved the development of an easy-to-use mobile application for scanning, detecting and displaying nearby BLE devices, especially beacon devices. The application was developed and implemented in Android platform using BLE technology to interact with compatible devices. The application provides a means to scan nearby BLE devices, display device information like name, address and received signal strength indicator (RSSI) and allow users to select and manage detected devices. The development process included requirements analysis, system design, implementation, testing and deployment. User experience, functionality and reliability were given high priority during the development lifecycle. The application used basic concepts of Android app development (BluetoothAdapter and BluetoothDevice classes) and user interface design principles for easy navigation and interaction. The report reveals the methodology followed during development, the challenges faced and the solutions implemented to resolve them. It also discusses the potential applications of developed beacon application in real world scenarios such as asset tracking, indoor navigation and proximity-based marketing. In summary, this project shows that BLE can be used for various beacon applications, and it is feasible and practical. The application showcases how modern mobile platforms can leverage BLE to deliver enhanced user experiences and innovative solutions.