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5. Conclusion Key takeaways:
Beacon technology has emerged as a powerful tool for Ø Beacon technology offers significant advantages for real-
enabling real-time, location-based services, revolutionizing time, location-based services.
how we navigate and interact with our surroundings. This Ø BeaconTrack demonstrates the practical application of
review paper has explored the potential of beacon
technology in smart navigation systems, focusing on a case beacon technology in smart navigation.
study of BeaconTrack. Ø Challenges such as battery life, scalability, and security
need to be addressed.
Our analysis demonstrates that BeaconTrack, with its precise
positioning capabilities and robust infrastructure, holds Ø Continued research and development are crucial for the
significant promise in enhancing user experiences across future of beacon technology.
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