Technology
iBeaconallowing interactivity and geolocation
between the iPhone and specific Bluetooth terminals, is often associated with
stores and customer relations. But the solution that Apple offers from iOS
7 can also be associated with more original uses.
So,thanks to iBeacons terminals, San Francisco airport
is trying an experiment to help people with visual impairments to
move around its terminals:
Developed in 16 weeks by indoo.rs, a navigation specialist
Interior, the application will guide people through the airport. For
This can be found thanks to 500 iBeacons terminals located throughout
the premises (boarding areas, restaurant, toilets and even the sockets
courant).
Thus, people suffering from visual impairment have the possibility of
cross the airport independently and without assistance other than that of
the iPhone and the dedicated app provided for this purpose.
This project is currently in the testing phase in order to be further improved.
before its release to the general public by the end of the year.
iBeacons should continue their deployment in the coming years
and not just in stores, so much the better!
i-nfo.fr - Official iPhon.fr app
By : Keleops AG
