This micro-location proximity awareness can deliver a wide range of innovative solutions, such as precision indoor navigation, automatic ticketing and registration, guided exhibit experiences and location-relevant content and promotions.
"The iBeacon wireless technology will enhance attendee's conference experiences by showcasing the historical contributions that microwave professionals have made to society that have culminated in wireless technological advancements." "The integration of iBeacon technology at IMS demonstrates both our heritage and commitment to advancing microwave technologies for the improvement in the quality of life for all people," said Tim Lee, the 2014 IEEE MTT-S president elect. When in proximity of selected MTT-S historical exhibit displays, the mobile app iBeacon interface will trigger descriptions of the artifact being viewed.
Attendees can then use the iBeacons to guide themselves through the RF and microwave historical exhibit.
Upon entering the Tampa Convention Center, the iBeacon transmitters will trigger a message for users of the IMS mobile app for iOS or Android devices. IMS2014 is the premier annual international meeting for technologists involved in all aspects of microwave theory and practice.Īs part of the continued efforts to enrich the symposium experience for attendees, IMS will incorporate iBeacons, short-range, Bluetooth Smart transmitters that can send signals to nearby mobile devices, for the first time at an IEEE-sponsored conference. Tampa, FL /PRNewswire/ - The IEEE MTT-S 2014 International Microwave Symposium (IMS) will welcome more than 575 exhibitors to the sold-out show floor opening on Tuesday, June 3 at 9:00 a.m.
Sold-out Show Floor to draw 8,000 attendees to Tampa