@inproceedings{ac7d0da7d66742c99ea7c5aea7b514b7,
title = "Exploring the Use of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Beacons for Enhancing Ecotrails in the Amazon Jungle of Peru",
abstract = "The study aimed to design and implement a system that provides visitors of Pacaya Samiria Amazon Lodge Private Reserve in the Amazon Jungle of Peru with real-time location-based information and interactive experiences using their smartphones. The proposed system consists of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons placed along the Ecotrails that communicate with visitors{\textquoteright} smartphones, providing them with information through AR about the flora, fauna, and cultural heritage. The study utilized a qualitative method approach that involved a focus group. The results suggest that using BLE beacons can significantly enhance visitors{\textquoteright} experiences in ecotourism by providing contextual and immersive information and creating a sense of engagement with the natural and cultural surroundings. The study also highlights the importance of designing ecologically sustainable technology solutions, supporting the long-term preservation of the fragile ecosystem of the Amazon Jungle.",
keywords = "Amazon Jungle, Augmented Reality, BLE beacons, Bluetooth Low Energy, Ecotourism, Pacaya Samiria",
author = "J. Balde{\'o}n and D. Auccapuri and A. Masuda and R. G{\'a}lvez and E. D{\'i}az and A. Arana and P. Ch{\'a}vez and V. Hern{\'a}ndez and M. Lau",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.; 2nd International Conference on Computing, IoT and Data Analytics, ICCIDA 2023 ; Conference date: 20-07-2023 Through 21-07-2023",
year = "2024",
doi = "10.1007/978-3-031-53717-2_32",
language = "English",
isbn = "9783031537165",
series = "Studies in Computational Intelligence",
publisher = "Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH",
pages = "334--343",
editor = "{Garc{\'i}a M{\'a}rquez}, {Fausto Pedro} and Akhtar Jamil and Ramirez, {Isaac Segovia} and S{\"u}leyman Eken and Hameed, {Alaa Ali}",
booktitle = "Computing, Internet of Things and Data Analytics - Selected papers from the International Conference on Computing, IoT and Data Analytics ICCIDA",
}