CardFi Mobile Application with embedded
iBeacon & Cloud Features
![]()
![]()
CardFi Networking
The world of CardFi means that when you go to an Exhibition, Restaurant or even a Seminar, if any of your Contacts are present, you will receive an instant notification. Somebody is approaching you, and you can’t remember the name....Relax, CardFi will display all of their vitals at a moments notice.
![]()
When you enter a venue, everybody will immediately know you are there, and you will see if any of your contacts are present. Making new contacts is as easy as activating your CardFi Device or your CardFi app.
![]()
More Details on CardFi Technology:
Are You Familiar with the new iBeacon Technology?*
The term iBeacon and Beacon are often used interchangeably. iBeacon is the name for Apple’s technology standard, which allows Mobile Apps (running on both iOS and Android devices) to listen for signals from beacons in the physical world and react accordingly. In essence, iBeacon technology allows Mobile Apps to understand their positionon a micro-local scale, and deliver hyper-contextual content to users based on location. The underlying communication technology is Bluetooth Low Energy.
What is Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)?*
Bluetooth Low Energy is a wireless personal area network technology used for transmitting data over short distances. As the name implies, it’s designed for low energy consumption and cost, while maintaining a communication range similar to that of its predecessor, Classic Bluetooth.
How is BLE different from Regular Bluetooth?*
- Power Consumption: Bluetooth LE, as the name hints, has low energy requirements. It can last up to 3 years on a single coin cell battery.
- Lower Cost: BLE is 60-80% cheaper than traditional Bluetooth.
- Application: BLE is ideal for simple applications requiring small periodic transfers of data. Classic Bluetooth is preferred for more complex applications requiring consistent communication and more data throughput.
*information Sourced from website: www.ibeacon.com
iBeacon is the implementation of Bluetooth low-energy (BLE) wireless technology to create a different way of providing location-based information and services to mobile devices.
Let’s take a look at some of the exciting features now available to CardFi users.
First of all, it eliminates the entire Corporate budget for printing business cards. It’s also Green, consider the environment before you print your next paper business card. Every CardFi user will receive a unique cloud ID. It instantly provides business information, name, location, contacts, etc. The CardFi device is lightweight and has a long lasting battery.
![]()
Thickness: 7.0 mm
Battery Life: 1 year replaceable
Connectivity: Bluetooth low energy protocol
![]()
Timeline
![]()
Use of Funds
Production Tooling
Firmware Refinement
Power Optimisation
App Design and Improvements
Certifications - FCC, CE, Bluetooth
Further Marketing Activities
Join CardFi and you will receive:
CardFi iBeacon Device + CardFi App with integrated iBeacon + Cloud Contact Manager
![]()
Perks for our supporters
Support us at any of the unique levels below to receive your CardFi Starter kit. Select your level of support from the sidebar at the top right of this page.
![]()
![]()
*Earn a free CardFi by referring friends
Help us by spreading the word via email and social media. You can earn $10 in credit toward our campaign every time one of your referrals purchases a CardFi. The amount of credit you can earn is limitless! Once the campaign is over, we will apply this credit to your account, giving you a refund on your purchase or credit on the purchase of a new CardFi. Please note that contributors cannot receive referral credit for referring themselves. Of two contributors, only one can be the 'referrer' and receive campaign credit for the other's contribution.
How to participate in the referral program:It’s simple. Log in to your Indiegogo account . Be sure to use the same account you used when you claimed your CardFi. Then, look below our main video at the top of this page for buttons to share and copy your unique URL. Start sharing!
FAQ
1. How iBeacon works ?
A beacon is a small wireless device that constantly broadcasts radio signals to nearby smartphones and tablets. Think of it as a lighthouse emitting light in regular intervals. Mobile apps can listen for that signal and when they receive it, trigger a location-based action in the app.
2. Why is Bluetooth low energy (BLE) important?
BLE is the signal emitted by beacons, and it’s important for two reasons. First, it transmits radio waves, which can penetrate physical barriers such as walls, unlike Wi-Fi or cell signals, which are often disrupted. Second, BLE consumes only a fraction of the battery power that classic Bluetooth does
3. Do beacons work with iPhones and Android phones?
iOS 7 devices constantly scan for BLE and wake up relevant apps — even if they are closed — when they come within range of a beacon. iPhones and iPads can do this thanks to Apple’s iBeacon protocol.
CardFi app gives the same ability to android devices to scan for BLE.
4. What is the range of the CardFi?
The CardFi can transmit the signal to a radius of ~ 15-50 meters.
5. Can I choose the colors ?
Yes you may choose between the standard colours or upgrade to premium colours.
6. I don’t understand why I need CardFi? It is possible just your smartphone to do this functionality (with special app on it).
Yes as we described, you may use the CardFi app as well, but CardFi comes in package to give you choice of using either app or device for different situation for example when your phone battery is empty or when you want to keep transmit the signal while you are not in the premises like in exhibition booth etc.
Now that you know what we are up to, we'd love to hear more from you
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, Do please write to us
Email us at: press@cardfi.com
our team will try as hard as possible to answer any and all questions and comments
![]()