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CardFi - world's first iBeacon Business Card

Introducing The Future of Business Cards

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CardFi - world's first iBeacon Business Card

CardFi - world's first iBeacon Business Card

CardFi - world's first iBeacon Business Card

CardFi - world's first iBeacon Business Card

CardFi - world's first iBeacon Business Card

Introducing The Future of Business Cards

Introducing The Future of Business Cards

Introducing The Future of Business Cards

Introducing The Future of Business Cards

Farbod Sadeghian
Farbod Sadeghian
Farbod Sadeghian
Farbod Sadeghian
1 Campaign |
Singapore, Singapore
$2,130 USD 95 backers
10% of $20,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

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Say hello to CardFi

Your personal assistant that takes care of all your contact management and networking needs

CardFi is going to revolutionize the way business associates network with each other, and so much more. You are looking at the world’s first iBeacon Integrated Business Card.


Is It Time to Finally Ditch Your Paper Business Cards?


Yes we believe it is


Business Cards have evolved into the digital revolution. Who you are, what you do, and how you keep your network informed must also evolve.


Welcome to the world of CardFi !

The business card of the 20th century!


CardFi is an iBeacon integrated DEVICE and MOBILE APPLICATION, you can use either one or both, they carry the same CardFi ID and its on demand, you can activate when you want to exchange business card. Or for networking purposes, in an exhibition or seminar you can leave it on all time.The CardFi device is much more than a ground-breaking Device & Mobile App, it is an iBeacon integrated business card and cloud contact manager,  For the cost of 250 business cards, which averages $19.00, you can buy the CardFi. Only one purchase, and you can update it at any time. 


5 hassles you always have with Paper Business cards

  1. Time-consuming paperwork and administration
  2. Delays that frustrate you and the end user 
  3. Proofing and re-proofing
  4. Errors and amendments
  5. High costs associated with low run orders 


How It works ?

Just turn on your CardFi(Device or App)

All the people in your proximity will receive a notification with your details, they add, you confirm, you have now exchanged business cards.

CardFi will even save in your “Cloud”, the location, time and with whom you met. It’s easy to follow and manage, and you can also immediately add notes and reminders on each contact you add. CardFi can be synced with all other contact services as Google, Linkedin, Outlook and many more.


You can use CardFi also as your office, restaurent, shop or any other locations’ Business Card, someone enters your location, they get a notification with all of your company’s details directly into their smart phone, save your business directly to your clients contacts.

Moving?New job? -  New phone number?

Super easy to updates your info, Just update your new info on CardFi mobile app or over the cloud platform & your are good to go



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 





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LOVE + THANKS

$1 USD
LOVE + THANKS – That's what we feel for your support + a Thank You on our website – www.cardfi.com – for helping us revive the future of business cards!
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Premium Colours Upgrade

$10 USD
Upgrade your CardFi device to Premium Colours - GOLD - SILVER - PREMIUM WHITE
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CardFi Starter Kit

$19 USD
Get 1 CardFi iBeacon + Mobile App (iOS & Android) and Lifetime CardFi Cloud Contact Manager License at a special inaugural price. Save 10$ on Starter Kit Retail Price & 12$ Yearly Cloud Licenses for a Lifetime. Free Shipping to Singapore & United States. Add USD 5 at checkout for International shipping
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CardFi Starter Kit + Engraving

$25 USD
Get 1 CardFi iBeacon, Mobile App (iOS & Android) and life time CardFi Cloud Contact Manager at a special inaugural price + Engraving of your name on the CardFi iBeacon. Save 10$ on Starter Kit Retail Price & 12$ Yearly Cloud Licenses for a Lifetime Free Shipping to Singapore & United States. Add USD 5 at checkout for International shipping
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10x CardFi Starter Kit

$170 USD
Standard Colours Business Package - Get 10 CardFi iBeacon, Mobile App (iOS & Android) and life time CardFi Cloud Contact Manager at a special inaugural price. Save 100$ on Starter Kit Retail Price & 120$ Yearly Cloud Licenses for a Lifetime. Free Shipping to Singapore & United States. Add USD 10 at checkout for International shipping
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10x CardFi Kit + Engraving

$230 USD
Business Package - Get 10 CardFi iBeacon, Mobile App (iOS & Android) and life time CardFi Cloud Contact Manager at a special inaugural price + Engraving of your company name and logo on the CardFi iBeacon. Save 100$ on Starter Kit Retail Price & 120$ Yearly Cloud Licenses for a Lifetime. Free Shipping to Singapore & United States. Add USD 10 at checkout for International shipping
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100x CardFi Starter Kit

$1,500 USD
Business Package - Get 100 CardFi iBeacon, Mobile App (iOS & Android) and life time CardFi Cloud Contact Manager at a special inaugural price. Save 1000$ on Starter Kit Retail Price & 1200$ Yearly Cloud Licenses for a Lifetime. Free Shipping to Singapore & United States. Add USD 30 at checkout for International shipping
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100x CardFi Kit + Engraving

$2,000 USD
Business Package - Get 100 CardFi iBeacon, Mobile App (iOS & Android) and life time CardFi Cloud Contact Manager at a special inaugural price + Engraving of your company name and logo on the CardFi iBeacon. Save 1000$ on Starter Kit Retail Price & 1200$ Yearly Cloud Licenses for a Lifetime. Free Shipping to Singapore & United States. Add USD 30 at checkout for International shipping
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