Chinese company Chipolo presented a plastic card equipped with a Bluetooth beacon

The card will be 2.15 mm thick, the energy-intensive battery will allow it to work in standby mode for almost a year, and a significant set of sensors and sensors will significantly expand the functionality.

Bluetooth cards are designed to easily find the item in which they are located. The cards are synchronized with gadgets through specially created applications that, through sound signals and other built-in capabilities, will notify their owners about the location of the item with the Bluetooth beacon. In this regard, the thickness of the device is of great importance.

Plastic Chipolo Card with Bluetooth Beacon

For reference.The format of beacons associated with the phone via Bluetooth has existed for more than five years. However, the trackers appeared only in 2017. TrackR is considered the undoubted leader of the new market segment. She is actively engaged in the development of this direction. The plans of the leadership include the expansion of markets for their inventions and interaction with manufacturers of clothing and accessories.Orbit and Chipolo try to compete with the leader, offering products with high-quality new and useful features.

Many companies have already presented various options for Bluetooth-trackers with different characteristics and functionality. Trekkers are attached to backpacks, suitcases, backpacks, with a range of several tens of meters. Chipolo map differs from other similar options, primarily by its size. Thickness allows you to easily fit it in your wallet among ordinary cards.

Chipolo Card is now available for pre-order, its price is approximately $ 35. First deliveries are expected in late September.

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