[gps-talkusers] San Francisco Airport Installing Bluetooth Beacons to Help the Blind
- From: "Steve" <hamsteve64@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 15:47:42 -0400
Blank> San Francisco International is about to make life decidedly easier
for
> blind and visually impaired travelers. The airport has teamed up with
> Indoo.rs to unveil a Bluetooth beacon system that will help these
> passengers find their way through Terminal 2 using only their phone. When
> users walk past one of the 500 transmitters, their devices will announce
> nearby points of interest; they can find flight gates, ATMs, information
> desks and power outlets without asking for help. An early version of the
> necessary app also has a directory for sighted visitors.
>
> The guide technology only works on iOS devices so far, but The Verge
> understands that it will eventually support Android-toting guests as well.
> Indoo.rs expects the service to be available either late in the third
> quarter or early in the fourth (think September or October), although you
> won't want to plan trips around that estimate -- it's up to SFO to flip
> the switch. Whenever the beacons are ready for action, they should give
> many fliers a new level of independence
Steve
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