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iOS APPLICATION
ObjectRadar
Find nearby Bluetooth objects with intelligent BLE guidance.
Explore the appTHE PROBLEM
You know it's nearby.
But where is it?
You can know that a Bluetooth device is nearby without having a practical way to locate it precisely. Object Radar explores the Bluetooth information available to iOS to turn that signal into useful proximity guidance.
HOW IT WORKS
Three simple steps
From the first scan to the final proximity search, Object Radar guides the user through a simple three-step workflow.
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Identify
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Track
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USE CASES
Designed around real situations
Explore how ObjectRadar can help locate different types of nearby Bluetooth devices.
FEATURES
What the application provides
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BLE scanning
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Device identification
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Proximity guidance
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Object association
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Local processing
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Privacy-focused design
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LIMITATIONS
Bluetooth has physical limits.
Bluetooth signal strength can help estimate proximity, but walls, furniture, orientation and other environmental factors can affect the result.
Application statement
Closer / farther is more meaningful than an exact distance.
PRIVACY
Designed to keep processing local.
ObjectRadar is designed around local processing so the Bluetooth information used for the search can remain on the user's device.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
What can the application detect?
ObjectRadar scans nearby Bluetooth Low Energy advertisements and analyzes the information made available by the devices. Detection depends on the device, its advertising behavior and the information exposed by its Bluetooth protocol.
How does proximity guidance work?
The application observes changes in Bluetooth signal strength while you move. These changes can indicate whether you are getting closer to or farther from a device, but they cannot provide a precise distance.
Why can some Bluetooth devices remain invisible?
A device may not advertise continuously, may use a protocol that does not expose enough information, or may be affected by Bluetooth and environmental limitations.
What are the limitations of Bluetooth tracking?
Bluetooth signal strength is affected by distance, obstacles, reflections, device orientation and the surrounding environment. Proximity guidance should therefore be understood as an indication rather than an exact measurement.
RESOURCES
More information
CREDITS & LICENCES
Resources and attributions.
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Nearby location and map-based proximity guidance.
Bluetooth tracking tag and nearby device search.
Paired Bluetooth devices that can be searched for when they are nearby.
Nearby Bluetooth Low Energy devices and accessories.
BLE scanning for nearby Bluetooth devices and accessories.
Device identification and association within the ObjectRadar workflow.
Proximity guidance based on Bluetooth signal information.
Association between a detected device and an identified object.
Local processing without requiring a remote backend.
Privacy protection and secure handling of user data.
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Answers to common questions about ObjectRadar and its capabilities.
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DONATION
Project support
To support ObjectRadar, any donation is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support.