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These images should accurately reflect the blueprint but may look a little bit different than the original plan. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"At this point, you can use Mappedin CMS to start to make changes and revisions while you decide what other details to add and what information can go live.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"During this process, you'll undoubtedly want to add details to your map that help users orient themselves as they review the layout, including things like visual landmarks. 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Most often, this information comes from a 2D blueprint and contains all sorts of measurement data that isn't terribly user friendly, but Mappedin allows for extensive customization.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"It's no secret that 3D maps provide a better overall experience for users that allows for a higher level of interaction and generally greater interest from visitors. A 3D map also allows you to add multiple layers of detail and embed client logos without obscuring vital details and other relevant information in specific parts of the venue.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"5WLYXtIU5zPY1WsTpP9oK0\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"It's also important to note that these 3D maps look identical whether you view them on the web, a mobile device, or at a kiosk. 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We're going through the nine steps to creating indoor navigation maps and experiences. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"When people first think of indoor maps, they often think of the 2D maps located at the entrance of a building. However, indoor navigation maps have improved immensely over the years. Applications like Google Indoor Maps have helped people navigate inside any infrastructure with the help of technology. In fact, some of the best indoor navigation apps are interactive, send notifications, provide effective wayfinding, help companies manage crowd control and collect real-time data. 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They provide visitors with important information about the venue using an indoor map or an indoor positioning system app. For places that offer an app, visitors can easily download the indoor navigation apps or open via the web to access the map with live updates in real-time. The technology combines the power of GPS with a highly accurate indoor positioning system (IPS). To create your indoor maps, you can choose innovative mapping providers like Mappedin whose technology is designed to integrate with an indoor positioning system app or indoor GPS app.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor navigation maps not only provide convenience for users, but also for the companies managing the property. By creating indoor maps, executives and operations managers can easily use indoor navigation maps to make updates, guide important decisions, implement custom indoor navigation designs, and plan resources and facilities accordingly. While we know how indoor navigation maps can be beneficial for businesses and visitors, how exactly do you create one? In this guide, we will cover the nine basic step-by-step principles in creating indoor navigation maps.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"1Y5FoHOo35kCvzdfTlSF2v\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Entry\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-entry-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"What's in an Indoor Navigation Map?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Different indoor navigation maps will present different mapping system information. For example, the Gatwick Airport navigation app leverages Augmented Reality (AR) to highlight routes that guide people towards their destination.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"When it comes to mapping software, people are most familiar with Google Maps and Apple Maps. However, Google Maps fall short when you’re moving from an outdoor space to indoors. These maps use the most common type of navigation device technology - GPS. Global Positioning System uses a technology that leverages satellites to pinpoint a location geographically. While the Google Maps technology provides accurate information about basic floor plans and outdoor navigation, its positioning feature and wayfinding solutions for indoor spaces are limited.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"That’s where technology like Bluetooth beacons come in. Beacons are small radio transmitters that send bluetooth signals to mobile devices in the area. These beacons do not store any data, but only act as transmitters. As one of the most popular uses of beacons, indoor navigation makes wayfinding easier when you’re inside of a venue.  Regardless of your venue size, indoor positioning system companies can use this technology to create indoor positioning systems and indoor navigation applications for small and large infrastructures. Not only can beacons map the location of a person, this technology can also be used for goods and products. Beacons can be equipped on products and tracked throughout a warehouse. In fact, beacons make it possible to send notifications in a navigation app and mapping apps. Indoor maps can integrate with other technology for marketing and advertising purposes. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Regardless of the map creator or platform, there are several main things that indoor navigation apps should offer to the user:\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Positioning: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Positioning determines user and destination locations.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Navigation: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Navigation technologies determine one or more best routes to a destination. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"}],\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Map owners can also expect access to facilities including:\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Analytics: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Analytics display location-based details of visits, such as user behaviour, most popular location searches, etc.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Administrative functions: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Maintain and update maps in real-time, where you can communicate through your apps via options such as promotional offers and emergency alerts.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"}],\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"3fdgz2NETz4Gcs0EXqN3It\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"9 Steps To Create Indoor Navigation Maps\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor navigation maps can help you to improve the visitor experience and communicate with your users through a wayfinding app. The wayfinding algorithm will generate directions for the shortest path for users. Indoor wayfinding technology can benefit facilities of any size and for both users and facility managers. You can also leverage indoor navigation maps to collect data, including the time of each visit, the duration, areas visited, and the number of interactions with devices connected to the IoT (Internet of Things). In order to map your building, share notifications, send and receive data, there are a number of things that your indoor navigation map needs to make all this happen. Here is how the indoor map is created. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"1. Define Your Goals For The Map\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"When you’re looking to build an indoor navigation map, it’s important to define your indoor map goals at the outset. Your industry or workspace, whether it’s office buildings, campuses, or museums, may require the use of an IPS for any number of specific reasons, for example, \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://resources.mappedin.com/blog/indoor-maps-boost-safety-efficiency-for-smart-workplaces\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"smart workplace efficiency and safety\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" for building owners or perhaps to provide better service for your visitors. For shopping centers, a retail store may close or open, so the ability to make revisions and create an accurate map of your venue may be a priority. Train stations may seek indoor maps to help passengers find their platforms more efficiently. Take the time now to understand why you need navigation inside a building.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Businesses may require navigation applications and indoor GPS for many reasons, in most cases they include:\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Space management insights \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Your indoor positioning app can connect and communicate with IoT (Internet of Things) technology in your building to deliver location-based details and insights. The app uses positioning systems and positioning technologies that are made up of sensors to gather precise location information.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"For example, one way that your indoor navigation app can integrate with IoT devices to produce insights into your office building is related to the movement of people. Are people always taking a specific route? Are there too many people in one area of the workspace? This data can help you manage the space and flow of your office area and buildings. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Analytics can help to power decisions on how to use the space over a short term and long term period, meaning you benefit from the best possible use of rooms and equipment. Leveraging the details of people’s movements from place to place can help you to implement changes to slow-moving areas and even relocate resources to high-traffic areas.   \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Incentivize employee interactions \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Employees need better access to technology that enables project collaboration. One way in which your indoor navigation map can help is to highlight all available meeting spaces in buildings in real-time and facilitate instant bookings. This helps your workers to save time, expedite interactions, and boost productivity. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Long term asset tracking and data management \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor maps can connect to IoT enabled devices to help gain a better understanding of asset usage, meaning you can plan for visible long-term trends and reduce your interest in wasted assets. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"For example, indoor navigation maps can be beneficial for warehouses and grocery stores that do shipping and packing. You can effectively help to map out the best routes and monitor the assets available in your facility within the navigation platform. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"With data management and tracking technologies, you will also be able to forecast the type of products and how much product is needed during a specific time period. In addition, you could even consider moving product locations around your warehouse based on their popularity for easier packing.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Navigation solutions allow you to customize the navigation designs to create different zones and manage points of interest on your map. Indoor navigation works especially well in helping warehouses manage their inventory and keeping everything organized.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Increased energy efficiency \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor navigation maps linked to IoT devices can give broad and specific insights into how people use and interact with the building. The data could range from indicating entry point usage, floor use, room use, and use of IoT devices.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Your maintenance staff can view details via the app on a mobile device, allowing for proactive maintenance planning that extends to the life of systems and devices (thus reducing costly one-off instances of reactive maintenance). \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The indoor navigation app can also store data, meaning people can keep track of building maintenance and pass on information from any relevant tests, unit inspections, or system checks. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"1Y5FoHOo35kCvzdfTlSF2v\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Entry\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-entry-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Emergency communications platform\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Perhaps you want to use indoor navigation \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://resources.mappedin.com/blog/indoor-mapping-improves-emergency-planning\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"maps to prepare for emergency events\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" that may occur. You can use your indoor positioning software technology during an emergency to communicate information to smartphone users or to any other mobile device connected to the IoT set up in your building. Send alerts that detail the type of warning, escape routes, and designated safe meeting areas away from the building. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"You can also use the mobile application to highlight the location of any relevant resources. For example, in an emergency such as a fire, your automated alerts could contain information as to the location of different fire extinguishers. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Your application can also help to highlight where alternative emergency exit routes were taken against the advice of the alert, meaning insights are available into finding and communicating the best emergency exits, perhaps consider leveraging fire drills to collect this data.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"2148Cp7L8Y0v1ukRncWYJP\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Improved user experience \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Harness the analytical power of your indoor navigation system to cultivate fresh insights into how people move within your indoor space and interact with what they came to do or see. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Easily accessible indoor navigation apps that display location in real-time and provide multi-stop off destination information can help provide user-friendly directions. People who can leverage wi-fi to access a familiar Apple Maps style GPS experience will enjoy their visit. People are familiar with GPS technology, wi-fi technology, GPS signals, and on-screen directions, hence the popularity of indoor IPS apps. Considering how much people rely on a GPS app for outdoor navigation, the addition of a map platform or positioning platform for your indoor space can further increase their user experience by providing better guidance when they navigate from outdoor to indoors.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"2. Identifying the Best Indoor Mapping Solution\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The next step in creating indoor navigation apps is to \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://resources.mappedin.com/blog/12-things-to-consider-when-choosing-an-indoor-mapping-provider\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"decide on an indoor mapping solution\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" that best suits your needs. When choosing an indoor mapping solution, there are several things to consider:\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Their years of experience\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" - Make sure you conduct research for the company you’re planning to work with. There are a number of options available on the market, so it’s critical to find one that is reliable and trustworthy. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"The number of clients they have worked with\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" - This is just as important, if not, more important than their years of experience. A company that has been in the market for a long time, but without many case studies, could be a company you would want to caution. Companies like Mappedin for example, have worked with over 600 venues across the world and in more than 25 countries. Their experience in the field is extremely extensive.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Square feet mapped\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" - Ask the indoor mapping solution how many square feet they have mapped. This number can be important to see how much work they have done in the industry. You can also find out to see whether they’ve worked with venues that are of similar size as yours.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Add-ons and collaboration ability\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" - For many businesses, they want to ensure their indoor mapping solutions can work with their existing technology. For example, you may want to search for a service provider that can easily integrate with your current website. They should also have the flexibility to allow you to have add-ons to your system in the future. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Support service\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" - Your indoor mapping solution service provider should provide support services for your company. System failures and technological bugs can affect your visitors’ experience, especially if your indoor mapping solution is for a shopping mall. Therefore, make sure your service provider provides sufficient support. Mappedin, for example, provides 24/7 support to ensure their customer’s success and give them peace of mind knowing that they will always be available for help.  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"3. Source Your 2D Floor Plan\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The features within different indoor navigation programs will vary depending on the platform. Each service providers’ technology and process of creating indoor navigation maps will be slightly different as well. However, one thing is common for all providers - your 2D map which comes in the form of a blueprint, floor plan, or floor layout, is the foundation for your 3D map. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"That’s why consistency is key when it comes to creating an indoor navigation map. At Mappedin, we create digital maps at scale within our CMS by leveraging automation and our professional mapping team. We convert 2D maps (floor plans) into 3D maps by digitizing all mapping data in 2D vector polygons and rendering them into 3D from multiple perspectives. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"62dUimtNmCgpSDNIkTIacG\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"From floor plans to key points of interest, our technology and design format allows us to maintain the accuracy of our clients’ location data. The digital maps are geo-referenced to real-world measures so that they appear “in place” and aligned with your floor plan and real world coordinates. Our professional mapping team will apply location and styling data, as well as our client’s branding into the map design to ensure it’s consistent with their own platforms.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Keeping your indoor navigation maps accurate is another important factor too. Mappedin’s collaborative Editor tools ensure that the mapping experience remains accurate and consistent whenever clients need to update their maps. Precise location data and accurate maps provide clarity, consistency, and saves time in the future when you’re adding new details and location details to your floor plan.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"4. Identify Key Points of Interests \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Your indoor mapping solution should allow you to introduce Points of Interest (POIs). POIs fill your map with features that allow people to navigate with ease. 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Your indoor map can include a legend to have a symbol that represents the service, which allows visitors to easily locate what they need and where they can be found on the map. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"5. Collecting Location Details\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Collect all other location details for your building. If you’re \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/verticals/malls/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"creating an indoor navigation map for a mall\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\", you would need to collect all the shops available in your mall, categorizing them into their specific type and audiences. This type of information is extremely important to help customers navigate through your shopping centre. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"To \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/verticals/offices/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"create an office map\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\", you may need to map out specific locations like the common areas, offices, or meetings rooms. Gather the details of where these places are located and share them with your indoor mapping service provider. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"By creating a list of your location details, the indoor mapping service provider can easily upload the details onto the system. You can also make changes with ease in the future as well. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"5rzh1Evy8p6aI7gzbrtzAi\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"6. Geo-reference to Real World Measurements\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The most important part of an indoor map, or any map, is accuracy. Georeferencing software gives real dimensional coordinates to a digital entity. Where the physical properties of your building or venue move or change (internal or external), georeferencing to real-world editing tools can map those changes with a high degree of accuracy. It is important to ensure that the indoor mapping vendor you choose has the ability to geo-reference to real world measurements.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"That means you can keep your map up to date by leveraging software that can alter wall lengths, move doors, introduce pathways, and so on, as well as providing real-world context and direction for those using your map. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"7. Integrate CMS Data\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Sync your CMS data with the indoor navigation platform’s CMS to view an integrated centralized user platform. Leverage the editor tools to ensure that your indoor navigation app is up-to-date with regular imports and syncs. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"1Y5FoHOo35kCvzdfTlSF2v\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Entry\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-entry-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"8. Incorporate Your Branding\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Your branding plays an integral role in the success of your indoor maps. Your brand is how your visitors view your products.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Make sure you can add your logo to the indoor navigation map. This ensures the map is branded and reflects the style of your company. In addition to your logo, you may want to consider using the same typography and colours as your brand. If your company has a brand style guide, share it with your indoor mapping service provider to incorporate it into the system. This way, everything from your website, indoor map, and the navigation app is consistent. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"9. Maintain Map Accuracy\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"An efficient map creates a better user experience. Updates will need to be made as the space changes or as you understand the flow and usage of your space more. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Where possible, leverage the indoor navigation platform’s built-in \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://resources.mappedin.com/blog/product-101-draft-publish-mode\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"draft and publish tools\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" to ensure that you maintain map accuracy. These features ensure that you can make and preview changes to your map before publishing. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"While at the preview and go-live stage, pay attention to map rendering across devices and screen sizes. Ensure your map is responsive to screen size and appears as you intend across devices.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Don’t forget to leverage events management tools to maintain map data accuracy. Add temporary information covering dates of indoor events, times, and details. You can delete these details once the event has passed.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Also, consider granting editor permissions to other members of your team. Where multiple people have access to your indoor navigation project, you can collaborate on  maintenance duties, ensuring there is always someone available to address any map accuracy issues. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"7eNK2E3WX19wxOlh6pONiN\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Creating an indoor navigation map can take a lot of time and work without the right tools. Luckily, there are reliable service providers on the market like Mappedin that can bring your indoor navigation map to life and give you easy-to-use tools to maintain your maps across multiple experiences. Interested in implementing an indoor navigation map for your business? \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"http://www.mappedin.com/contact-us/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Contact us\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" today for a free demo! \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor Navigation Map FAQs \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"How are indoor maps built? \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"To create an accurate indoor map, you need an up-to-date CAD file of your venue, although in some cases a PDF or PNG file can be used. A CAD file is the most accurate way to build a digital indoor map because these files can include 2D or 3D designs and, in the case of indoor mapping, usually contain important location information (e.g. floor level) within the layer properties.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"You can use an indoor mapping software to transform this file into an interactive 3D map. Ideally, this software will also allow you to edit and maintain maps over time as locations within a venue change.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"How long does it take to build an indoor map?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"This can move as fast as a client wants and will depend on how ready the maps are to be imported to Mappedin’s Map Editor. The better quality the file(s), the more automated the process is. Our preferred file types are CAD (.dwg, .dwf, .dxf), however we also accept PDF, PNG, JPG, SVG, etc.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Am I able to edit an indoor map?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Yes. By using an indoor mapping platform such as Mappedin’s Map Editor, venues can edit and maintain their own indoor maps over time. The Map Editor contains easy-to-use tools that enable users to add or delete locations, adjust wayfinding routes and pathing, move points of interest on the map, and more.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"How do you build an indoor navigation system?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Building an indoor navigation system can take lots of work, especially if you’re managing a large infrastructure. To build an indoor navigation system, you’ll need to determine your goals for the map. This can ultimately depend on the industry and type of building you have. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Then, decide on an indoor mapping solution that best suits your needs. You should choose a service provider with extensive experience, such as Mappedin. Some mapping providers even offer onboarding and training, including map video tutorials using the platform. Now, source your building floor plan. Your indoor mapping provider's team of developers and mapping experts will give you the ability to introduce points of interest, which helps you to mark important points on your map. This is important when designing maps because it helps visitors to navigate better between areas in your venue. Positioning sources and location details will also be crucial in mapping the details of your indoor navigation system. By having a list of details for your venue (such as the location of specific equipment or rooms), you can upload the data directly into the system for easy management. Lastly, make sure you geo-reference your indoor map to ensure accuracy. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Once you’ve built your indoor navigation system, you can also integrate with your website and other digital touch points of your brand. If you've designed your own mobile app, tracking services can help provide more data about the flow of people and use of resources in your indoor space. Property managers and facility managers can leverage this real-time information to maintain their maps for better user experience and space efficiency. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Why do you need an indoor mapping company?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Partnering with an indoor mapping company is the fastest way to have your indoor maps up-and-running. Even better, if you can work with a company that allows you to edit and maintain your own indoor maps as things in your venue change, you can ensure long-term accuracy of the map and location data.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor mapping companies are experts in indoor location data and its many uses. By using a company with this expertise, they can make recommendations and provide you with best practices for your indoor map, saving you valuable time and money.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"How do you build a navigation system?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"A navigation system needs to be user-friendly and provide easy navigation. To build a navigation system, there are three key steps:\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Determine what your core features are. 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Many indoor navigation apps provide a path guide for visitors to get to their specified destinations, as well as approximate distances and turn by turn directions. These apps can often be viewed on a browser window as well, which makes it easy for anyone to use. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"How do I load my indoor map onto a kiosk? \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin’s directory software can be installed remotely. We work with the customer to gain secure remote access to the kiosks and load our application through Windows. 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We've written this piece to offer insight on smart city infrastructure and the vast number of ways in which indoor mapping technology can be used.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"What is a smart city and how can indoor mapping help?   \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Smart cities seek to capture and analyze spatial and geographic data for the purpose of improving living and working conditions for its residents. This means that smart city planners need to gather information on how people live, work, and move within the city before they can make improvements. 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Where a large building has more than one entrance, indoor mapping data can also provide insights into the likely roads used to arrive at those entrances. 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Users of the app can search for a meeting room, employee, or department and populate the most efficient route to their destination. They can also reserve a meeting room or submit a workplace ticket such as an out-of-order washroom or a broken coffee machine. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Workplace teams can use the same application to improve the overall operations for the smart building. Facilities teams can send and receive notifications about equipment maintenance, building hazards, and cleaning requests. These notifications can be sent manually by employees or triggered automatically using sensors and specific criteria. 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Outdoor mapping solutions are used by everyone from seafaring ships to passenger planes to even individuals traveling on foot.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"But GPS can’t penetrate buildings, so what do you do if you need to map an indoor space instead? \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-1\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Tips On Choosing An Indoor Mapping Solution\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"3hoZWnZ1k51lR3ZimYzXUX\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"The indoor mapping industry is fairly young and unfamiliar to most consumers. There are a few major players vying for dominance, but new mapping platforms are popping up quite regularly as more and more businesses realize the benefit of indoor maps. Between the ever-changing mapping landscape and general unfamiliarity with the industry, it can be difficult choosing \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"an indoor mapping solution like Mappedin\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/indoor-mapping-software/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" for your business. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"We created this guide to help you make more informed decisions about who to trust with your indoor mapping needs. You’ll learn about the 12 things you need to consider when evaluating an indoor mapping service provider, from expertise to systems compatibility and integration to cost.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Let’s get started.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Indoor Mapping vs Indoor Positioning\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"First of all, let’s understand the difference between the two. Although \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"indoor mapping and indoor positioning\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://resources.mappedin.com/blog/indoor-positioning-vs-indoor-navigation\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" are related concepts, there are differences between them. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Indoor positioning refers to the technology used to accurately determine one’s position within a certain indoor area, in the same way that GPS can show you where you are on an outdoor map.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Meanwhile, indoor mapping is used to create indoor maps of a specific environment. Mapping providers use on-site scanning technology like SLAM, which stands for simultaneous localization and mapping, or floor plan digitization to build an accurate representation of the indoor area. SLAM has been a revolutionary scanning technology that helps to find locations of objects or sensors with reference to its surroundings while mapping the layout of the environment. These technologies allow providers to create an accurate representation of the indoor space.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"So indoor mapping helps you visualize what an indoor space looks like while indoor positioning helps you accurately place yourself within a particular indoor map.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"If we compare it to outdoor mapping, GPS is the outdoor positioning technology. Outdoor mapping platforms like Google Maps or Waze all employ GPS to show you where you are positioned on any given map in real-time.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"NASA’s GPS technology dominates outdoor mapping, beating out competitors like Russia’s GLONASS tech and Europe’s Galileo. In indoor positioning, however, there’s no single dominant technology – indoor mapping providers use a combination of Wi-Fi, Li-Fi, Bluetooth smart beacons, and other technology simultaneously to accurately map customer locations .\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"All indoor positioning systems should be compatible with any indoor map, so which technologies you choose to work with really depend on your needs.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-entry-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"5tPkkfubgsDti4QnlqCDAA\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Entry\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Provider Expertise & Reputation\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"As we mentioned earlier, indoor mapping is a relatively new field, so every year of experience counts. Some of the more senior companies have been around for almost a decade. These are a safer bet because they’ve had more time to master the emerging technologies in indoor mapping.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"When looking for an indoor mapping partner, you’ll want to know how many clients the company has worked with in the past. To get a better understanding of the indoor mapping service provider, you can visit their website to review any case studies and testimonials from companies they worked with. It’s also good to find out the number of square feet they have mapped to ensure that you can trust the experience of your service provider.  \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Mappedin , for example, was founded in 2011 and has since mapped over 500 million square footage of space across 25 countries. That includes malls, retail boutiques, stadiums, and even entire city districts. We have plenty of experience mapping indoor space for a diverse set of clients.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Ultimately, provider experience can be a make or break. Not only do experienced companies have a better understanding of creating accurate maps at scale, they can also recommend other players in the indoor mapping space — from positioning technologies and digital signage hardware to ad serving software.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Type Of Space You Own\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"The type of venue that you are mapping is another major consideration. Some spaces require little interactivity, so a static indoor map will do. But activity-driven venues like malls, campuses, large complex retailers, or amusement parks could benefit from additional functionality such as:\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"list-item\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Directions to and from points of interest (POIs)\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"list-item\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"User-editable location points\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"list-item\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Unique, location-specific events, promotions, and the like\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"list-item\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Interactive search and category listings\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"If there are certain areas that require security controls, this becomes even more important. Publicly-accessible areas like parking lots can be freely mapped without concern for security. But if you have a private space with limited access – say, a data center or staff room – those areas should only be visible to people with the necessary access rights.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Additionally, certain spaces are more dynamic than others. For indoor spaces, like workplaces or schools where locations are constantly being updated, you may want to consider an enterprise-grade platform with context-sensitivity and real-time map updates.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"The mapping platform that you choose determines what kind of data you can or cannot map. Make sure that your solutions provider allows for extensive customization and tailoring based on the type of space or building you want to map. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Accommodate Different User Needs\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"You can’t determine the right mapping platform if you don’t understand what the user’s needs and use cases will be. You need to ask yourself, who are the target users for your indoor maps? Is it customers, staff, or administrators? 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For example, outdoor street navigation apps provide drivers with real-time traffic data, allowing them to plan their routes better and avoid high-traffic areas. Indoors, maps can also be used to display real-time foot traffic and user movement. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-entry-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"5tPkkfubgsDti4QnlqCDAA\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Entry\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Integration With Other Systems\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Chances are, your organization already uses specific systems and APIs. Indoor mapping is, after all, just one part of a larger system. 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There are plenty of use cases for an IoT-based indoor mapping solution, such as building security and maintenance.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"For example, smart electricity meters can be mapped, allowing you to see how much power each hotspot consumes. IoT devices can also be used to provide real-time traffic data, diagnose equipment problems, alert maintenance staff of issues, gather smart data, and even map how spaces are being used. IoT security devices like smart cameras and biometric locks can also be integrated into digital maps indoors, helping with access control.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Another consideration is mobile app compatibility. If you already have a mobile app for your location (or if you want to allow users to access your indoor maps on their mobile phones), you’ll have to choose a provider whose mapping platform can interface with other apps that your customers might be using.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"This allows you to offer enriched customer experiences. If there are augmented reality (AR) mobile apps that you can integrate with your indoor maps, it could allow customers to virtually explore your building.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Search for a provider that offers Software Development Kits (SDKs) and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for both mobile and desktop to allow communication between applications.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Seamless Navigation\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Although your major concern is how to map indoor environments, a good indoor mapping solution allows users to easily transition from outdoor navigation to indoor navigation. Instead of switching apps, you can unify indoor and outdoor maps, making it more convenient for users to explore your space while enhancing the \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"customer experience (like we detail here)\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/product/indoor-mapping/7-ways-digital-wayfinding-can-improve-the-customer-experience\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\".\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"This is particularly useful for establishments that have both indoor and outdoor locations. If you have one building that’s connected to others by shared outdoor spaces, this becomes even more vital. You can connect multiple buildings on your map for easier navigation, this is especially useful for places like university campuses.  \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Ability To Customize Indoor Maps\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all mapping solution. When you create indoor maps, everything is tailored for your specific venue and potential use cases. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Plus, the data that your maps are based on may change in the future – vendors come in and out, buildings get added to the site, and facilities may change locations. This is why your mapping platform has to be flexible and highly customizable, in order to support whatever changes or features you might need in the future. You want to ensure that your indoor mapping tools allow you to adapt your location information over time, as well as allowing you to make updated changes.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Scalability & Future-Proofing\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Business needs change over time, and so should your indoor maps platform. And since you can’t always anticipate how your use cases will change, you’ll want it to be infinitely scalable in terms of size, features they offer, and users they support.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"3Cz4TXD72O135EqLQw1lhJ\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"It should be easy to add an additional room, building, place of interest, and other types of information on your map. Your maps solution should also support multiple platforms such as desktop and mobile across multiple operating systems while offering seamless transitions between them all. Ensure that your service provider is able to help you with these extra changes or provide support in the future. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Strong Developer Support\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"There are two main kinds of indoor maps solutions: do-it-for-you services where the provider handles everything or developer-based solutions that allow you to create custom maps on your own. If you choose the latter, you’ll want your provider to have well-documented and flexible SDKs/APIs so that your inhouse developers have all of the information they need for building a map.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"It’s not necessary, but it’s a bonus if there’s a robust developer community that’s ready to help whenever you have questions or problems. 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If visitors can’t find good directions online, it can potentially ruin their overall customer experience, affecting your foot traffic, visibility, and overall revenue. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"This is why it’s crucial to explore different options that empower customers to assist themselves. Traditional kiosks in malls, museums, and amusement parks provide directions to nearby places of interest. When customers use these kiosks, they have to memorize directions, running the risk of getting lost anyway.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"4z1pSI8bZ05B2TBshb4REQ\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"But today’s digital interactive maps take it a step further. 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And if you have a company do it for you, they’ll need to evaluate your location to help you develop the right strategy for your venue or business. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"An indoor mapping provider is your best bet for the best results. They’ll have the expertise necessary to create and automate your indoor maps, as well as integrate your existing software tools and APIs with their own mapping solution.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"First, assess your needs as well as the needs of your customers. A mall or retail space will have different wayfinding and mapping requirements compared to an airport, for example. 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Digital wayfinding is designed to address a diverse range of user needs, taking your customer service to the next level.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"While every physical location will have different indoor mapping and design needs, a flexible digital wayfinding provider will be able to adapt to your current situation while being ready to scale for more users and more features as necessary. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"With almost a decade in the indoor mapping industry, Mappedin is the ideal partner for your digital wayfinding needs. 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In this post, we will discuss the concept of automation as part of that digitization process, why it’s important, why it’s hard, and why it won’t solve all mapping use cases. At Mappedin, we’re digitizing the indoors for a variety of industries and have built a flexible platform to account for different scenarios and requirements. Building automation into our processes must be approached in this same flexible way.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Why is automation important when mapping the indoors?\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"It’s simple: the indoors is vast and unlike the outdoors, we cannot readily see what’s inside. This has resulted in indoor mapping practices that are inefficient and time consuming. As indoor maps become a foundational layer for many digital experiences, digitizing these spaces has become more important than ever. By automating the conversion of paper-based maps into digital versions, this allows for speed in organizations that have hundreds or even thousands of venues.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"5aVCjYc73EahqDA06om3NX\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Why is indoor mapping automation hard?\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"One might ask, if it’s so important, why are most indoor mapping companies still doing this process manually? This part is not so simple, as indoor maps come in many formats with no standard for depicting a venue and its associated data. Leveraging machine learning to build automation into the digitization process is difficult because it has to work with a variety of inputs. Anything from highly detailed and accurate Revit or CAD files all the way to less accurate PDF or PNG files are common. Even with CAD files, there can be a broad spectrum as it relates to how clean the file is and how recently it has been updated. So, automation must clean these files into one standard format, ensuring the digital map asset doesn’t hinder the output within applications.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Another challenge is that automation cannot account for the human element required in some use cases. Consider an indoor map being used for asset tracking in a manufacturing facility. The most important element of this map would be the accuracy of its geometry and data. This use case is perfect for leveraging automation as it does not require unique styling or design. This map could be converted quickly, and likely in an automated fashion. On the other end of the spectrum, there is the highly stylized and designed map used in shopper-facing applications, whose conversion can only be partly automated due to the inevitable human element required. These two examples show the importance in understanding where automation tooling is useful and where manual intervention will still be required. Ultimately, the goal is to create a superior product that fulfills the needs of the digital mapping use case, while doing so as efficiently as possible.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Can automation help with indoor map maintenance?\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Absolutely! While \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"simple map editor tooling\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/product/map-editor/product-101-map-editor/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" works for many industries, others experience large changes on a regular basis. In these cases, it is critical that updating floor plans is automated and does not require a dedicated resource. For example, in a convention centre where everything apart from the outer walls and permanent fixtures changes multiple times a week for different conferences and events. Having the ability to automate these changes improves the overall experience for visitors and the efficiency around creating that experience.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"6oE7I6AxZyjdsAxzrdyww3\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"The importance of standards…\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"In order to put automation practices in place, it is critical that there is a standard for converting indoor mapping files into a digital format. The concept of standards ensures that over time, our clients can continue to utilize their map asset for all use cases and aren’t limited by the way that Mappedin, or any other vendor, decided to convert their map. Indoor mapping as an industry has started to discuss and adopt more standardized practices in terms of what is acceptable and what isn’t. Leaders in the space such as Apple have pushed for standardized indoor data which is starting to gain traction across the industry.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"With \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Apple’s Indoor Mapping Data Format\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/mapping/imdf-export/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" and Mappedin’s adoption of that format, we can create strong rules when automating the creation of a new venue. These rules help define how we apply machine learning and makes it possible to adhere to those standards going forward as they evolve. This has created an expectation for what a digital map should look like, the quality of the data associated to it, and how it is geo-referenced to the real world. This standardization also makes the digital map asset more valuable to businesses. 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However, up to the turn of the 21st century, most representations of spaces for consumer use were static maps that were typically printed in brochures or pamphlets or at a larger scale for indoor spaces like hospitals or malls.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"2X5yd8SXKe6Iz62IEVlzcz\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"The role of technology\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"As technological developments popularized the touchscreen interface, the way in which information was presented to users changed as well. Enter the shift from static to dynamic. This unlocked the ability to hold more information and present only information relevant to each user was during an interaction. By making information dynamic, it was possible to do away with the cluttered information-overload of a static map, and present information specific to the individual user’s needs.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Mappedin began by identifying a need to have indoor maps for visitors to navigate. There were few providers that were interested in digital mapping of indoor spaces. Those that did work in indoor mapping often only generated a static map, as it was needed for any number of different purposes. Because it took so much time, energy, and resources to create the different versions of maps needed, they were often out of date.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Moving from static to digital helped facilitate the streamlining of this process, and happened through a natural evolution much like traditional maps throughout history. And like those traditional maps, certain features and necessities are needed for a digital experience that people have come to expect. For digital maps, the key is that primary behaviours should be immediately available, or available with as little effort as possible. 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And this time, it was not only standards that needed to be considered; the purpose and major use case for the map was also crucial to understand. Indoor maps largely consisted of AutoCAD maps, blueprints, or architectural versions. 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We want to pay homage to the many different types and styles of mapping, and dig into how we got to where we are. Welcome to Mappedin’s History of Mapping.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"There is a distinct dynamic that comes with physical mapping that differs from digital 3D mapping, often times having a much more cultural focus. One thing that also becomes clear as more artifacts are unearthed - many cultures have had established methods of navigating and wayfinding for centuries; these systems differed greatly from Western mapping principles. Just as cultures have had different calendars based on the important events they wanted to mark and ceremonialize, so too have they had unique methods of interacting with the world around them. Systems based on religion, or directions of ceremonial locations; even systems based on planetary alignments, or the ocean, have been found over time.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"In 2018, \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.tandfonline.com/action/cookieAbsent\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"a paper from German professors\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" Lars Eckstein and Anja Schwarz was published detailing the specifics of a map originating from Tahiti. Initially, the project was created to discover the differences in how Polynesians created their maps, and what parameters they used that differed from Western methods. However, they soon zeroed in on one map in particular, due to the complexity and seemingly nonsensical style of recording. Created by famed Tahitian navigator Tupaia, this map has baffled historians for centuries.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"6lr2kvcmVpOWkD3Pj2Fzfr\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Who was Tupaia? \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Tupaia was a figure from Tahiti who was known to be a navigator, but was also a translator, political advisor, and religious dignitary from the 1700s. His map depicts an area known as the ‘Society Islands’, a range in the South Pacific. Tupaia created the map while he was on board the ship Endeavour as a translator and navigator with explorer James Cook from 1769 to 1770.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Because the map used cardinal directions which did not seem to line up with the ones we are familiar with, it was deemed incorrect and useless, kept for its age and as an important cultural artifact rather than for accuracy. The map also depicted a number of islands that researchers could not identify, as well as ones that existed under different names. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Cultural differences \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"In actuality, Tupaia’s map was an exercise in cultural differences. His map was actually incredibly accurate, once viewed through the right lens. For instance, his European counterparts aboard the ship with him viewed the world as stationary and the individual as moving through it. For mapping, they measured their location using longitude and latitude, and then created a travel route from there.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Tupaia and the Polynesians viewed themselves as stationary, and believed that the world moved towards them. Tupaia used noon, or “avatea”, also known as the time of day when the sun is at its peak. 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