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We discuss some of the unique considerations when choosing between two indoor mapping providers: Mappedin and MapsPeople.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Mappedin Alternative: Mappedin vs MapsPeople\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin and MapsPeople have a similar goal of making the indoors easier to navigate, but they differ in many ways. 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As a newer indoor mapping tool, it has been adapted and simplified in many ways so that anyone can edit their maps with ease.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Robust Product Offering\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin offers \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/mapping/applications/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"incredible pre-built solutions\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" that have customer maps up and running quickly, as well as \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/mapping/developer-tools/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"SDKs and developer tools\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" for customers that want to create custom maps, applications, or integrate additional location-based experiences. Compatible with any device, customers can display maps on their website, in a mobile app, or on digital directories.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Credibility and Experience\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin works with a wide variety of companies including Simon Property Group, Cadillac Fairview, The Australian Grand Prix, Mitsui Fudosan, Vicinity Centres, Saks Fifth Avenue, Macerich, Hudson Yards, The Dubai Mall, and many others. 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This solution is designed to simplify navigation and can be integrated with an indoor positioning system for an additional cost.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Top Features of MappedIn\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The Mappedin indoor mapping platform includes 3D and 2D map views, interactive indoor and outdoor mapping and navigation, powerful search driven by machine learning, real-time edits and syncs, analytics, blue dot wayfinding, multi-language support, automated and optimized pathing, draft and publish mode, is Apple IMDF approved, and includes additional features such as directory ads to drive foot traffic at your venue.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Top Features of MapsPeople\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The MapsIndoors solution includes 2D map visualizations, wayfinding capabilities, interactive maps, search, and map editor tools. The product offering also includes manual pathing, outdoor to indoor navigation, and data syncs.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"MappedIn Advantages and Disadvantages\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin is an experienced provider in the indoor mapping industry, and has taken the time to understand the unique challenges and opportunities of each use case and industry. Mappedin offers pre-built applications, such as digital directories or web app, for ease of deployment and also offers mapping SDKs for maximum flexibility and customizability. For instance, custom indoor mapping solutions for workplaces, commercial venues, or venues requiring multi-building navigation, can be built using the powerful SDK. Customers wanting to use SDKs also have access to developer documentation and an \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://developer.mappedin.com/playground/latest/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"interactive playground to explore SDK capabilities\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" in real-time.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin does not sell indoor positioning solutions as part of their mapping offering, which can be a disadvantage if you prefer to work with only one provider to create your location-based experience. However, Mappedin can provide guidance on how to achieve an indoor positioning solution with several partnered providers. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"MapsPeople Advantages and Disadvantages\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"MapsPeople provides digital wayfinding experiences for corporate offices, convention centers, and a few other industries. Based in Denmark, this provider understands first-hand the languages, culture, and unique differences as it pertains to European businesses. This can be an advantage, particularly for venues located in and operating in the EU. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"MapsIndoors is delivered to customers as SDKs and APIs, which can be a big disadvantage as it requires developer effort to get started. There is no pre-built solution for customers to get up and running quickly with their maps. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Mappedin vs MapsPeople\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"While Mappedin and Mapwize have similar mapping goals, their ease of use, industry expertise, customer experience, and pricing differ in many ways. Let's explore this next. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Ease of Use\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The Mappedin platform is incredibly flexible, user-friendly, and easy to integrate with other apps and frameworks. Mappedin handles the initial setup of transforming 2D building floor plans into digital interactive maps, and provides customers with a self-serve Map Editor to maintain their indoor venue maps. In comparison, the MapsPeople platform is not self-serve. While customers can update location-based data on their map quite easily, additional changes must be done by submitting a ticket to their support team.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Industries Served\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"MapsPeople serves corporate offices, convention centers, stadiums, airports, hospitals, universities, and retail. In comparison, Mappedin's indoor navigation platform can be found powering mapping experiences across a wide range of industries including malls, offices, transportation hubs, city districts, campuses, stadiums, retail, healthcare facilities, theme parks, outdoor venues, and more.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Customer Experience\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Focusing on the customer is one of Mappedin's company values. The Mappedin team is dedicated to providing the best customer experience by putting customers and partners first. This emphasis on customer support and success ensures that Mappedin delivers continuous value and exceeds expectations. MapsPeople also provides customer support by enabling you to report bugs and problems, request map updates, and more, from their website.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Pricing\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Pricing for the MapsPeople indoor navigation solution, MapsIndoors, depends on various factors including the size of the venue, your indoor positioning needs, and additional requirements. Mappedin's product is sold under an annual licensing model that can be used as a standalone application or integrated within another application. 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The new Search feature improves the capability to index deeper into your data. 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We sat down with Ed Wei, CTO of Mappedin, to discuss this exciting tech including what it is, how it works, who will benefit from it, and his predictions on when it will become mainstream. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"What is capture technology?\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Capture technology takes real-world environments and turns them into digital assets that can be used in many different applications. For example, using a piece of equipment that has a camera, lidar sensors, and other sensors on it, you can walk around a room, scan it, and turn it into a digital asset.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"woV1kyDvtJKxjmpkLys7N\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[]},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"What are the advantages and limitations of capture technology?\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Traditionally, the limitation of capture tech is that the hardware itself is very complex and the pieces of equipment are large and expensive. In the past, I’ve seen companies put the equipment on wheels to push it around, or strap the equipment onto a huge backpack that they can carry while walking around a room. Since the equipment size and price tag is quite large, it's hard for the average person to massively adopt this technology.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"The big advantage is that if you don’t have a floor plan, an architectural drawing, or a CAD drawing of a venue, capture tech is a great way for you to capture the real-world environment and generate a map. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Why are you excited about this technology?\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"I’m excited about this technology because Apple has figured out how to miniaturize the equipment into an iPhone. With the new version of iOS, essentially anyone can go buy an iPhone or iPad and have capture technology on their device. 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With capture technology, they could build an app that loads all their digital assets into your room, the one you actually live in.  \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"How does this technology change the way we think about indoor mapping?\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"The main thing that will change indoor mapping is the way we create an initial map. There are many applications where if you don’t have a blueprint or floor plan to start with, you’re not able to create a map. With capture technology, an average user can now create a floor plan by simply scanning rooms with their mobile device. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Can you explain the app you built with Apple’s new RoomPlan API? \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"We used \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZZ7CGblV5w\"},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Apple’s new RoomPlan API\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" to create a 3D map that we can turn into 2D and import into our indoor mapping platform. We walked around our own office, scanned it with the RoomPlan API, and created a 3D model containing walls, windows, doors, and furniture including tables, storage cabinets, chairs, and more. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"We then used that 3D model data to generate a 2D map with a top-down view that can be imported into the \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/indoor-mapping-software/\"},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Mappedin CMS\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" — our tool that allows users to further edit the map and keep it up-to-date. 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As I mentioned earlier, if you want to see what a piece of furniture will look like in your room, you can use this technology to capture a 3D model of your home, and if a retailer has a piece of furniture made into a 3D asset, you can put it in your room and visualize what it looks like. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"When do you think capture technology will start becoming mainstream?\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Capture tech is on the brink of mass adoption. There are already developers who are using capture technology to build applications. It will be coming to iOS devices via an iOS update that Apple will release later this year. 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While both technologies help you find your way around indoor spaces, each provides its own unique benefits. Today we will discuss how they work, how they differ, and how to leverage them to unlock powerful navigation experiences.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"What is Indoor Positioning?\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"An \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/mapping/indoor-positioning/\"},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"indoor positioning system\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" (IPS) can be thought of as a global positioning system (GPS) for indoor venues. While GPS is used outdoors, IPS can detect real-time locations to accurately determine the coordinates of people or assets inside a building. These coordinates are typically represented visually by a blue dot on a digital indoor map to provide additional context to users and features such as wayfinding. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"1JhhLJ7l6Y4FtCAEBzBtep\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"If you're looking for a specific location for example, you can pull up the digital mall map on your mobile device and get directions from your exact location. Similar to outdoor GPS, users are not required to enter a \\\"start\\\" destination and as they begin to follow along a route, the blue dot moves with them.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"How Does an Indoor Positioning System Work?\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"When trying to navigate indoors, often leveraging a GPS signal is out of the question as buildings limit access to GPS signals. With the absence of a GPS signal, devices must rely on other technologies such as indoor positioning to pinpoint the indoor location of a user. There are a variety of indoor positioning technologies that can be used, including beacons, Wi-Fi, RFID, and geomagnetic.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Whether leveraging a cost-effective infrastructure-free system, or a more accurate hardware system, these technologies can enable a user to locate themselves or enable employees to keep track of their assets within a building.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Different Types of Indoor Positioning Systems\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Infrastructure-free systems\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"An infrastructure-free indoor positioning system is a cost-effective solution as it exclusively leverages a user’s on-site device to obtain their indoor position. Wi-Fi-based systems use radio frequency patterns from Wi-Fi access points to locate a device’s precise location.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Proximity-based systems like geofencing leverage Wi-Fi and cellular signals to track on-site devices. Geofencing helps determine geographic areas and boundaries, and relies on physical location information to set up a geofence trigger. When a device enters the geofenced area, an alert or notification is issued.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"1Zi7cHg8NP1Mv0zkC0xiZV\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Another alternative to indoor positioning hardware is Apple’s infrastructure-free indoor positioning. Mappedin uses the method of “fingerprinting” through Apple’s Indoor Survey app to generate the \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/product/positioning/what-is-blue-dot-wayfinding/\"},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"blue dot experience\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\". The best part about this feature is that it’s directly integrated into both Mappedin SDK and pre-built applications and, with the Mappedin \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/wayfinding/web-app/\"},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Responsive Web App\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\", visitors can get the blue dot experience directly through a web browser.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Hardware Systems\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Hardware systems require the physical implementation of sensors within a venue. These hardware systems enhance Wi-Fi-based location systems but require maintenance and setup costs. When looking to implement hardware systems to enhance accuracy, sensors can be added to transmit Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy, and cellular signals. Some of these sensors are called “beacons” and are strategically placed throughout indoor environments to detect mobile devices or RFID tags. Most beacons are considered one-way transmitters, always on, and continuously transmit signals to be detected. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"The Benefits of Indoor Positioning\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Along with enabling users to accurately visualize their real-time position within a venue, an indoor positioning solution can provide additional benefits. As discussed in our \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/product/positioning/how-to-use-indoor-positioning-analytics-to-benefit-your-business\"},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"How to Use Indoor Positioning Analytics to Benefit Your Business\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" blog, companies can use indoor positioning data and analytics to identify potential areas for investment, analyze areas of high (or low) foot traffic with heat maps, or can \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/product/positioning/location-based-marketing\"},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"implement proximity marketing to target customers\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" with personalized deals and promotions.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"2A6oj7y53wbOmFqoGEaeZ6\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Companies can \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/use-cases/asset-tracking/asset-tracking-system-for-efficient-office-equipment-tracking\"},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"implement asset tracking\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" to locate the exact positioning of personnel, assets, and vehicle movements in real-time. Indoor positioning can also be used for contract tracing to help create safer workplace environments. On top of that, by enabling wayfinding, asset tracking, and contact monitoring through IPS, buildings can create a network of connected devices and experiences. Regardless of the use case, indoor positioning systems can create new efficiencies and experiences.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"What is Indoor Navigation?\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Indoor navigation systems provide users with spatial context of a venue and intuitive directions. This can include 2D printed maps or large “you are here” signage but often in today’s world, indoor navigation systems can take the form of a digital and interactive display. Indoor navigation systems can be used across mobile, tablet, web, or directory devices. A user can select or search for any point of interest on a 3D digital map and receive turn-by-turn directions to their desired destination.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"ZWas5LtAdBTylRgaganzW\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[]},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Indoor Maps and Navigation \",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"To create an indoor navigation experience, you need an indoor map. With more than a decade of experience in the indoor mapping industry, Mappedin is the ideal platform for your digital wayfinding and navigation needs. 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Our solutions enable users to search, discover, and navigate complex indoor venues with ease.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"How Does an Indoor Navigation System Work?\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"An effective indoor navigation system relies on an accurate digital map to operate seamlessly. Pathing is implemented into 3D digital maps to populate the most efficient routes. After implementing pathing (the routes that users need to navigate a space) and creating an indoor navigation system, a user can define start and end points of interest and begin single/multi-floor navigation with turn-by-turn directions from any predefined location on the map. A user can take advantage of an indoor navigation system by accessing maps from a website, mobile application, or digital directories placed in key areas of a venue.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"30nWufOh1WeWjOZfP1wbMo\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[]},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Benefits of Indoor Navigation\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Indoor navigation elevates your indoor mapping experience. 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An indoor navigation system makes finding places easier with accurate and real-time directions. Students can save time when planning their trip to class, hospital visitors can locate the room of a patient they are visiting, fans can find their seat in a stadium, shoppers can save time wandering around the mall, and more.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"What is the Difference Between Indoor Positioning and Indoor Navigation?\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Indoor positioning and indoor navigation are two different technologies that work together to create a seamless wayfinding experience for users. 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Retail environments will have to look at alternative solutions.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Customers must purchase Mapwize services through the ServiceNow product suite which can be a disadvantage. Moreover, while users can zoom in and out of the maps, Mapwize solutions are not 3D or fully interactive experiences.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Mappedin vs Mapwize\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"While both providers have similar indoor mapping objectives, their product and industry expertise differ in many ways. 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