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Unlike traditional arenas, Okinawa Arena offers a higher quality entertainment experience with VIP-only areas, banquet halls, viewing from private suites, and a variety of facilities to provide enhanced hospitality to guests.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"7aF4JmV7K1N7jplKCqBvbg\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Why a Digital Mapping Solution?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Okinawa Arena places an emphasis on the convenience and hospitality of visitors and organizers, differentiating themselves from other entertainment venues. As part of their initiative to enhance visitors’ enjoyment, they wanted an engaging digital map to feature on their website. This way, they could ensure that location information is always up-to-date while accommodating different events, and visitors could explore all that the arena has to offer with intuitive wayfinding and navigation. With step-by-step directions, the digital map makes it easy for visitors to locate their seats, food vendors, restrooms, and all other services.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Okinawa Arena also emphasized the importance of a mapping solution that was not only easy to integrate, but capable of layering on additional experiences that go beyond showcasing their venue. For instance, they wanted to offer wait time tracking for restrooms, so that guests would never have to miss out on an event while waiting in line for the washroom. Visitors can simply pull up the digital map on their mobile device, locate the closest restroom and view wait times, populate directions there, then quickly locate their seat again with the click of a button. This makes exploring a stadium, and its amenities, a seamless and stress-free experience, so that guests can ultimately enjoy the event! \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"How We Built a Custom Mapping Experience\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin and \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.zenrin-datacom.net/en/index.html\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Zenrin Datacom\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" have worked together to \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://resources.mappedin.com/newsroom/mappedin-offers-indoor-mapping-for-okinawa-arena-japan\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"power digital mapping and wayfinding solutions\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" for properties across Japan. With this partnership, and continuous support from our team, Okinawa Arena was able to design and build their own custom wayfinding experience with our Web SDK that enables maximum discovery of the venue’s services and amenities. Using this platform, visitors can ultimately focus on watching their favourite sports team or artist perform. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Okinawa Arena integrated with our versatile \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/mapping/sdks/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Web SDK\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" to create an intriguing digital map with customized wayfinding signage, ensuring an enjoyable experience for visitors. With the arena spanning over several floors, it can be extremely challenging for guests to navigate. Fortunately, Mappedin’s Web SDK is equipped with key navigational features such as 3D maps, step-by-step directions, multi-floor wayfinding, custom amenity icons, smart search, and intuitive mapping controls that eliminate visitor stress and confusion. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"4IY6jDfviz0SS6yWID1X32\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"To ensure that visitors can navigate safely and independently, Okinawa Arena also integrated Mappedin’s quick access QR codes for touchless directions. Visitors can simply scan a digital or printed QR code featured in the arena, and have the digital map experience open on their mobile devices. This way, when a large number of people visit the facility and don’t know where to go, they can scan the QR code to populate step-by-step directions to their destination, making navigation simplified and contactless.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"With our SDKs, Okinawa Arena was also able to layer on additional capabilities that go beyond delivering navigation and wayfinding. As such, they implemented wait time tracking for restrooms across all five floors. Not only does this make it easy for visitors to locate the closest available washroom and avoid wait times, but it also increases safety and minimizes congestion within the venue. As an entertainment space, delivering an impressive experience such as this is crucial in captivating guests to return again. An arena that ensures that you don’t have to miss the event? Count us in! \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"1GxHCoxr8FRXAJ9aSuLBL0\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Together, our digital solution supports Okinawa Arena’s vision of offering a higher quality entertainment experience that emphasizes the convenience and hospitality of visitors. By \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://okinawa-arena.jp/navigation/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"successfully launching 3D maps on their website\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\", Okinawa Arena has offered navigational capabilities that differentiate themselves from all other competitors in the entertainment space. With Mappedin’s help, they deliver an enhanced experience that visitors keep coming back for! \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin and Zenrin Datacom’s strategic partnership in Japan has helped deliver an innovative and custom mapping experience for Okinawa Arena. Through our work together, we provide an interactive map with wayfinding and wait time integrations that support Okinawa Arena’s digital transformation and make navigation simple for visitors.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"blockquote\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"- \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Michael Pasket\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\", VP of Sales at Mappedin\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Looking Forward\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin continues to provide solutions that go beyond navigation, and power experiences that ultimately transform your indoor space. Stadiums, arenas, convention centres, and other entertainment venues can use digital maps as the foundation for their highly engaging, state-of-the-art experiences. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"To learn more about how \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://resources.mappedin.com/newsroom/mappedin-offers-indoor-mapping-for-okinawa-arena-japan\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin offers indoor mapping for Okinawa Arena\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\", or how you can create your desired mapping solution, \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/contact-us/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"contact 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With multiple buildings, floors, and indoor and outdoor components, it’s easy to get lost, confused and frustrated on campus. This prompts the question: how can universities and colleges provide relief for faculty and students navigating through campus?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The answer is simple: with a \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/industries/colleges-and-universities/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"campus map\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" app! Along with providing wayfinding and navigation, this flexible, digital tool can offer additional capabilities such as virtual tours, booking study spaces, reserving available parking spots, and much more. 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Fortunately, interactive campus map software is equipped with a powerful search engine and maps that function across any device, providing accurate campus wayfinding and navigation. Staff and students can search and locate rooms, buildings, amenities, and everything in between, and get step-by-step directions to their desired destination.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"From lecture halls, to washroom facilities, to residence buildings, a campus map app provides a wayfinding solution for colleges and universities by helping individuals find their way around campus. 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If the answer to these questions is yes, your mapping provider is equipping your campus with the tools to implement a successful navigation app. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"5OSWEQQtDXL2lw1nc5LjSF\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Identify Mapping Goals\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Building a campus navigation app starts with a map. Without it, you wouldn’t be able to layer on additional experiences, so it’s important to have an accurate map as your starting point. However, before creating the map, you will need to determine the goals and objectives of your indoor campus map. Will it be used simply for college wayfinding, or will it provide interactive virtual college tours? 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Attendees and booth staff alike can access up-to-date interactive maps of your venue, see their precise location, search for various exhibitors, and follow turn-by-turn directions to their destination. Along with engaging visitors, trade show maps reduce stress and confusion and allow conference visitors to make the most of their day. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Advantages for trade show organizers\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Providing a digital, easy-to-use map of your trade show floor can make all the difference in creating a positive visitor experience and a lasting impression. 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Digital indoor maps also make it easy to send the location of your booth to prospects ahead of any meetings, making their arrival simple and straightforward. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"6oE7I6AxZyjdsAxzrdyww3\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Advantages for trade fair visitors\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"It is easy to get lost or confused in a complex exhibition hall. Arguably the biggest advantage of navigation technologies for trade shows is that they provide accurate and intuitive wayfinding for event attendees. Maps are updated in real-time and can be deployed across a number of different devices - from large touchscreen kiosks, to websites, to an application for mobile devices - making them accessible for all convention center visitors. Users can browse the map, view category listings, search for a specific exhibitor, and more. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"When an indoor navigation app is combined with indoor positioning technologies, additional location-based services are made possible. Conference visitors can view their current location on the map, helping to provide additional context about the venue and their surroundings. Users can receive turn-by-turn directions that guide them from their parking space, through the exhibition center, to the exhibitor of their choosing.  \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"According to\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00350/full\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" Krukar and Dalton (2020) Kirchberg and Tröndle (2012), \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"blockquote\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Exhibition information affects visitors' cognition and experience.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" Creating an Indoor Navigation System for Trade Shows and Exhibitions\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" 1. 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Implementing an effective management system ensures that travellers aren't inconvenienced, and staff members can maintain a stable workflow, thereby increasing employee satisfaction and efficiency. Digital solutions such as an indoor map also has the added benefit of integrating with other systems such as facility management, location-based messages, asset tracking, and more.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Provide traffic data\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Digital mapping solutions are also useful in providing traffic data on your train station. By enabling indoor positioning at your train station, you can better understand how travellers move through the space, analyze search data to determine the most popular destinations, view top category selections, device usage, and more. 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These indoor spaces are often crowded, congested, and difficult to navigate when rushing to make your scheduled train time.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"By gaining insights on traveling volume and flow patterns, facility managers can leverage this real-time information to maintain their maps for better user experience and space efficiency, and safety. For instance, by understanding the movement of passengers, management may realize that passengers are lined up in an area that doesn't allow for social distancing. Moreover, if they understand that 50% of passengers go down one particular hallway, even if there are alternate routes, this might be a good location to feature food vendors to increase sales. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Push notifications for train details \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor positioning integrated with your digital solution can enable push notifications that help remind passengers of travel times, nearby washrooms, vendors, deals on tickets, and much more. This technology allows train stations to display up-to-date and personalized information, which may include a passenger's train terminal or an auto-populated path to commuter routes for a passenger that takes the same train every morning. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Along with train details, indoor mapping can also integrate with ads, promotions and proximity messaging to highlight vendor offerings. This could notify passengers of a deal at a nearby food vendor, or simply highlight a key destination for travellers such as a ticket counter or other points of interest that  increase passenger spending. Push-notifications can also trigger greetings when passengers enter or leave the train station, along with live updates on delays or interruptions along their route. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Why train stations need digital signage\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Showcasing your digital indoor mapping solution through digital signage allows passengers to access your map from several key areas. Whether it is a digital directory upon entry, or by the train platforms, you can utilize signage to inform and direct passengers. For instance, digital signage can display train times, advertise the food court, or vendors within the train station can have a QR code, which once scanned, will provide turn-by-turn directions directly there. This way, passengers can find their way around without having to search at all. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"You can showcase important building or transit information front-and-centre on your digital directory displays. With the Map Editor, you can create content and schedule it to appear for specific periods of time. It can also be used to increase passenger spending with strategic advertising and promotions, while ensuring customer satisfaction with timely updates regarding last minute gate changes or delays of service during peak times. Whether passengers want to take the digital map on-the-go by using a QR code, or use directories around the station, you can ensure a consistent experience as users locate their target destination. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"7pkOwPqdp1ciRYHPfwhzqy\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor mapping solutions deliver an enhanced digital experience for passengers and staff travelling through your train station. Help guide passengers, reduce confusion and congestion within your venue, improve customer engagement, and much more. 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In order to allow visitors to visualize the space, a trade show map is designed and distributed. Often, this takes the form of a static indoor map, either online or on paper. There are many benefits to creating digital, engaging, and interactive maps to display for visitors. 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Rather than printing hundreds or thousands of maps in different languages, visitors can simply toggle between them on a digital, interactive map.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Indoor Positioning\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Integrating your trade show map with \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"indoor positioning\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/mapping/indoor-positioning/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" is another way to enhance the visitor experience. Indoor positioning systems allow users to see their precise location within the context of the venue and provide accurate turn-by-turn directions as attendees navigate the trade show floor. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"xucluutv5uq4kR4sUhUtv\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Vendor Discovery\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Booth Information\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"While some trade show attendees know exactly which booths or companies they want to see at the event, others may not have done any research before the show began. Without an indoor mapping platform, these visitors may spend the duration of the event aimlessly wandering the exhibition hall. Not only does an interactive map help users who know exactly where they want to go, but it can also provide additional information on what businesses and services are available at the venue. Location details can be easily displayed for attendees, including company name, business website, social media accounts, booth number, business industry or market, and so on.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Search & Category Displays\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Features such as Smart Search and category listings can take a trade show map to the next level. Smart Search allows visitors to search by a variety of different terms in order to find their destination. This flexibility is imperative for an event such as trade shows, where users will have varying degrees of information. For example, at an office supply trade show, exhibitors could search by product (e.g. pens, printers, whiteboards), brand (e.g. HP, BIC, Xerox), category (e.g. electronics, furniture, health and safety), or by a specific company or booth number. With an intelligent search platform and detailed category listings, attendees can be sure to make the most of their time in the exhibition centre. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"l7IpSgYzQlP7LkWG0Issj\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Marketing & Sponsorships\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Engage & Attract Customers\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Organizers of events and trade shows can also drive additional revenue through marketing displays and sponsorships with the use of an indoor navigation platform. 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Along with these built-in marketing avenues, event managers can even sell these specific content placements and displays to sponsors, providing another stream of revenue.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"5Rk9bQYuxVSixOHh8jqCf1\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Location Analytics\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Detailed Insights\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Indoor maps have long-lasting benefits, even after exhibitors have packed up and the show has ended. Over the course of the event, digital trade show maps collect valuable location and user intent data. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Mapping analytics\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/mapping/analytics/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" such as most popular searches and categories, language and event selections, device usage, and session length are all key indicators of how users interacted with your event. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Indoor positioning data can also be used to provide a better understanding of how visitors and attendees travelled through the space. Heat maps, for example, can show crowded or underutilized areas. 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After teaming up with Mappedin in 2019 to showcase digital interactive maps on their retail asset websites, QIC hoped to further expand the digital innovation of their centres and so began a pilot in 2020 of Mappedin’s blue dot feature at select malls. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Through this pilot, QIC saw the value in adding Mappedin’s blue dot technology to the existing indoor mapping platform. Blue dot creates a seamless experience for shoppers. With no hardware installations, shoppers can simply load a retail asset map in the browser of any device and see their precise location while navigating to a destination within the venue. 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The user-friendly tools make for a stress-free experience when editing the property changes across QIC’s portfolio. With this indoor mapping platform, QIC can now ensure shoppers have access to the most up-to-date information for location data, event dates and details, and more.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"The Result \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"The indoor maps at QIC’s assets are all powered by Mappedin’s best-in-class mapping technology. 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The Map Editor platform allows us to easily keep our maps across multiple shopping centre websites up-to-date and overall, the solution provides shoppers with simple to use, interactive, and intuitive wayfinding whether planning an upcoming visit or whilst within the centre itself.” \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"-\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" Richard Lindmark\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\", Digital Product Manager at QIC\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Looking Forward\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Mappedin and QIC’s partnership continues to flourish as we develop new indoor mapping features and enhance the experience for shoppers to QIC’s centres. 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However, grabbing the attention of the public can go beyond the collections and come from the venue itself. An indoor mapping system can digitally transform a venue and create a unique museum experience that will leave a lasting and positive impression on visitors.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"3R28yeoaypZVrybbE061a3\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-1\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Using Digital Maps in Museums & Art Galleries\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Why Museums and Art Galleries Need Indoor Mapping\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"An interactive digital map can provide visitors with a more efficient way of navigating through the museum, in turn \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"enhancing the customer experience\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/product/indoor-mapping/7-ways-digital-wayfinding-can-improve-the-customer-experience/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\". A visitor map can highlight points of interest such as different collections or artists, tickets or check-in, fundraising events, and gift shops. This makes it easy for customers to find exactly what they are looking for in complex exhibitions. Indoor mapping is the foundation for user-friendly indoor navigation systems that provide visitors with easy access to perks and amenities. This blog will cover 6 ways to use indoor maps to create a modern and advanced museum experience. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"6 Ways to Use Digital Maps in Museums & Art Galleries\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Digitizing exhibition and gallery maps \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Undergoing a digital transformation can allow a museum or art gallery to visualize their space and plan where art pieces can be placed with advanced routing technology in mind. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Building an indoor navigation map \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/product/indoor-mapping/how-to-create-indoor-navigation-maps/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"can help improve the visitor experience and communicate with users. Museums can have a variety of different exhibits at different times, resulting in the venue's layout fluctuating frequently. A digital map ensures exhibit layouts are using the space in the most efficient way possible. Indoor maps can help minimize a museum's environmental footprint by reducing paper usage from printed maps. A digital museum can also save costs by avoiding reprinting the venue layout on physical maps each time a new exhibit is created.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"With a \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Map Editor\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/mapping/map-editor/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\", layout changes can be made digitally in a draft mode to try unique designs and see which layouts allow for the most efficient routes that hit all desired points of interest. These changes can then be immediately uploaded across all platforms for a cohesive visitor experience. Draft mode can also allow managers to pre-plan for future exhibitions to increase productivity and the success of exhibitions by having more time for marketing and creating an interest in customers.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"3lAjzRBUL4XJELiZvnW50x\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Provide digital tour experiences\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Digitizing exhibition and gallery maps can promote digital tours and navigation for museums. A digital tour can create a seamless and enhanced user experience by leveraging indoor positioning technology to direct visitors to certain locations. As visitors navigate through the venue, an indoor positioning system can prompt audio from their device that explains the art piece's history, background, significance, and more. When integrated with an interactive museum mobile app, a digital tour guide can also provide users with directions to other exhibits that may interest a user, according to their profile and previous visits. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Another tour that can be provided through interactive digital maps is a virtual tour (VR) for those who are unable to visit the exhibition in person. For instance, if a person is injured, facing travel restrictions, or time constraints, they can wear a VR helmet and walk the museum halls in the safety and comfort of their own home. These tools can give opportunity to those who would be unable to attend the exhibit without advanced technologies put in place, while also promoting the museum across the globe. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"78B5bU0whUO5ro5fnGptzj\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Push notifications\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Another option for indoor navigation to create an enhanced digital experience could be through push notifications. Notifications can be integrated into an interactive visitor map to give exciting information to guests throughout their museum trip. As a visitor travels through the exhibits, they can receive notifications that provide details or explicit information about artifacts and art pieces. A museum can add more extensive content about the venue and send that information to guests within the building, such as its exhibits, services, and current or upcoming events. A visitor journey map can allow for personalized messages to be sent to users as they arrive at the museum to leave a positive impact on those attending the exhibit.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Push notifications can be used to provide offers and deals on gift shop items, or even to promote deals on partnering restaurants. For example, a user journey map can implement indoor positioning functions to send a notification to visitors when they leave the exhibit showcasing a 10% off promotion at a nearby restaurant or a list of restaurant recommendations based on their current location. Push notifications can be an additional marketing and sales channel for galleries and drive additional revenue. As each individual customer leaves, they can be promoted with a survey so managers have a valuable collection of feedback from visitors that can highlight areas that may require improvement and immediate attention. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Visitor engagement \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Location-based technology can be used to assess and improve visitor engagement at art museums and provide deep insights. An indoor visitor journey map allows a digital museum to learn behaviour-based visitor information and measure detailed, real-time insights. Managers can see the average time spent at an exhibit to see which collections hold a visitor's attention and reassess the ones that don't. This can help managers assess the success of exhibitions and make decisions on exhibit arrangement, organization, and staff management.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Managers can also use visitor comprehensive real-time data insights to evaluate the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and see which marketing plan is driving the most foot traffic. An analysis of visitors can help managers understand what fascinates the general public and use this information to help choose and curate specific exhibits with finely targeted niche audiences that have the same habits.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"7vmRV3tmZ6pGj1GE451Aya\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Pre-plan your trip \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"An indoor visitor map can allow users to pre-plan their trip to the museum using multi-stop exhibition navigation systems. Visitors can plan their route from exhibit to exhibit ahead of time and identify points of interest along the way. An indoor map can showcase the most efficient route that will hit all points of interest in a proper order, whether that be chronologically based on exhibits chosen or according to a user's geographic location. Pre-planning a trip can eliminate visitors missing a certain collection they wanted to see and feeling like they didn't get what they paid for. Indoor maps can help users better manage their time when pre-planning, as they can account for booking dinner reservations and making a full day out of their trip.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Traffic flow analysis\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"A museum management team can monitor the movements of visitors through heat maps to ensure the fastest routes have been pathed and assess areas that may have overcrowding. This can detect bottlenecks and take necessary actions to change the layout of the venue to avoid congestion, so each visitor can clearly see the collection of art they are interested in. With the integration of location-based technology and analytics, a visitor map can be used to assess the impact of push notifications and marketing plans. Management can use traffic flow analysis to see the influence of location-based offers and if they are driving the foot traffic that is desired. A user journey map can also be used to understand the best pathing for exit routes in the event of an emergency. 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Patients and guests can often find themselves lost within a hospital and rely on up-to-date maps to navigate through the complex venue. It is important that hospitals implement a contactless and safe solution for visitors to find their way through the building with as little frustration as possible. With indoor navigation systems, employees can focus on their core duties and improve productivity. 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This system allows users to get directions from point A to point B, whether that be inside the venue, or in surrounding areas such as the building’s parking garage. These 3D maps are created from PDF or CAD files of the venue blueprint. Pathing is added to the 3D digital map to create the most efficient and fastest routes throughout the venue.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Visitors can use the indoor and outdoor navigation system to define start and endpoints on the map and begin navigating in and around the venue. Users can obtain directions from the moment they park their cars outdoors, straight to a specific point of interest inside the venue. 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The complexity of healthcare venues has increased due to the growth in intensive and specialized care sizes, along with the lack of nurse staffing, which requires a more efficient use of resources. Hospitals are also in a constant state of flux, whether that be due to moving departments or expanding clinics. This can make navigating through a healthcare facility extremely difficult for those unfamiliar with the building and leave patients confused. Often, stress levels are high during a hospital visit and dealing with illness, and frustrating navigation can create even more anxiety. Beyond hospital visitors, patients often have difficulty locating appointments and sometimes need staff to guide them through the building, taking away valuable time from a hospital employee. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"37Ddnv67tPYfLCLP7wGOhu\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Hospital and Healthcare Opportunities\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"A complex venue can benefit from integrating a location-aware 3D digital map to visualize the layout of the building. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"A digital hospital map can highlight amenities\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/use-cases/healthcare/indoor-navigation-in-hospitals-improving-the-patient-experience/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" such as urgent care, bathrooms, information desks, cafeterias, specific wings and other important areas. 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For example, a traveller can search “perfume” and be directed to a list of duty-free shops that are selling perfume and even receive information on deals and discounts. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Personalized Journey\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"People within an airport have different intentions, whether they are arriving or departing, or taking international or domestic travel. Because of these different intentions, individual routes may look different from others. For example, an employee map would look different from a traveller map as employees have access to certain sections of the airport used for equipment, storage, luggage, and more. Indoor positioning systems can be integrated into a 3D map along with passenger data to create a personalized journey. By accounting for visitor intent, the 3D map can instruct travellers to the best parking location and the most optimized route that hits all security checkpoints. Syncing data with airport maps allow for personalized messages, such as flight time, gate changes, security and baggage wait times, and more. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"A personalized journey can also account for accessible routes for those who need to be directed to an elevator, indoor shuttles, wheelchairs and more. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/use-cases/transportation/the-importance-of-an-indoor-navigation-system-for-airports/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor navigation systems\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" can be set to operate with voice commands or written instructions for those who are visually or hearing impaired. When turning on Accessibility Mode, travellers can experience a personalized route that accommodates their needs. 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Another indoor positioning tool that security can use is a “man-down” alert that notifies security when a person has suffered a fall from an accident or by fainting.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"These technologies can be life-saving as they ensure individuals get the help they need as fast as possible. Airport security can be increased by providing urgent alerts with turn-by-turn directions to evacuate the building in the event of an emergency. Indoor positioning systems can also track occupancy levels during a mass evacuation to ensure no one is left behind in the building.  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"5. 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As a traveller navigates through the airport, they can be presented with flyers to redeem duty-free coupons before boarding the plane, ensuring they get the best bang for their buck. In the event of a flight delay, proximity messaging can be used to notify passengers, and airlines can even send coupons, such as a free meal, to those waiting to board. This can help ensure that everyone has the most optimized experience, even when dealing with a frustrating delay.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"7. Asset Tracking \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Employees need to work using the most efficient routes possible to avoid delays and execute an accurate and safe airport experience. Asset tracking is essential in airports as employees are constantly maneuvering to various airport zones to hunt down equipment such as pallet dollies, baggage trolleys, container trailers and ramp leaders. Airports can eliminate bottlenecks in human resources and disruptions in workflows when using indoor positioning systems to create location-based management. Airports can monitor staff carts to make sure key duties, such as maintenance and housekeeping, have been completed in the proper areas.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor positioning can also be used for authorization or prohibition in different areas to ensure the safety of all employees. Automatic geolocated notifications can be implemented within indoor navigation technology to remind employees of tasks when entering a certain area. Asset tracking can be used by employees to alert others if a piece of equipment needs to be fixed due to damages. For example, employees can locate assets on the indoor map and add a repair request that will be immediately sent to technicians. A notification can also be sent out to all employees notifying them of the damaged equipment to avoid usage. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"7mFg3NimwxbvmqEvr6pb9x\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"8. Shuttle Services\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"After arriving at your destination, the travel experience is still not over as you need to get to your hotel. Shuttle services can be confusing when arriving at an unfamiliar airport, but a successful travel experience includes a seamless connection to transfers from the airport to the hotel. While passengers claim their luggage, they can be directed to shuttle services and easily navigate their way directly to the right car or bus. Indoor positioning systems can be used to direct users to their exact bus instead of having to find a guide to tell you where to go. Indoor positioning systems eliminate leaving without someone in your party and can also allow employees to see wait times if a party is running behind due to a flight or baggage delay. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"9. Location Sharing\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor positioning systems can allow for location sharing between individuals. Location sharing can benefit individuals in an airport who want to see where their friends, families, and colleagues are. Users can send their exact location in real-time with turn-by-turn directions on how to get there. This can account for tracking children to avoid a “Home Alone” situation. If Kevin’s family had used an indoor navigation system, their trip could have gone smoothly and avoided a lot of stress from concerned parents. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Location sharing can also be beneficial in the event of a large group travelling together, such as a school trip. Teachers need to keep track of students to ensure no one gets left behind. 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This stress can be minimized when utilizing advanced technology. With \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/mapping/indoor-positioning/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"indoor positioning\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" and indoor wayfinding technology, passengers can receive a personalized journey with turn-by-turn guidance from the moment they park their car to the second they arrive at their gate. Indoor navigation systems can go beyond simple directions when implementing other technologies that enhance the passenger and employee airport experience. 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This allows passengers to easily access the information they need when travelling through the airport, all from their handheld mobile devices. Indoor navigation features such as Mobile Pass allow the company to distribute QR codes on airplane tickets or email confirmations so travellers can get directions on hand, on the go. An airport can even set up Mobile Pass to prepopulate directions to a specified location, making it effortless for travellers to find their desired destination. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"2. Parking\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Whether driving, taking a cab or getting dropped off, transportation is an important factor when heading to the airport. 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Indoor navigation systems can operate with voice commands or written instructions for those who are visually or hearing impaired. Multi-floor navigation is common in airports, and those who require elevators, for example, individuals who are bound to a wheelchair or a family with a stroller, can turn on Accessibility Mode to be directed to elevators, avoiding routes with escalators and stairs. Accessibility Mode makes indoor navigation a convenient experience for all. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Domestic and international arrivals and departures create a diverse atmosphere. Mappedin’s indoor navigation system is multilingual with RTL text support to accommodate all languages of individuals arriving and departing. With incoming travellers from across the globe, some individuals may not have access to data or WiFi. Mappedin’s maps are accessible and can operate offline with no connection, to ensure all users can obtain directions and vital information. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"4. Push Notifications\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"As passengers are waiting for their departure time, it is common to shop and explore the airport. Instead of worrying about when to head back to your gate, airports can send punctuality notifications such as, \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"italic\"}],\"value\":\"“You are 5 minutes away from your gate. To start making your way over, click here for directions.” \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Push notifications can also update passengers if there is a delay in departure or if there is a gate change. 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Customers can save time waiting in checkout lines so that more time can be allocated towards shopping and preparing for take-off. 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This can allow airports to create targeted ads for specific audiences to drive additional revenue. Airports can sell and schedule ad placements directly for special campaigns. With directory ads, you can bring digital out-of-home advertising to all screens throughout the building and add an additional stream of revenue to maximize the potential of your airport.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"6. Data Syncs\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"An airport can use technology to account for detailed traveller information, such as if a passenger is arriving or departing, and whether they are a domestic or international traveller. 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