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In this blog, we will examine how and why. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Original indoor mapping tools\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor maps and their tooling weren’t originally developed to generate the simplified, consumer-facing mapping experiences that we know today. While traditional indoor mapping software such as Autodesk’s Revit or AutoCAD do provide a look inside a building, their intent is not to help users navigate the indoors or provide simplified visualizations.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"These drawings include many layers and showcase extremely detailed information - a venue’s elevation, electrical layouts, plumbing and mechanical systems, cross sections, framing, and the list goes on. Autodesk and similar mapping tools are specific in function and used by architects, designers, contractors, and various engineers, to name a few. Because of how they are used, these tools are not designed for quick or minor map changes. A blueprint, for example, is typically only updated to reflect long-term changes such as a large renovation.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Frequency of edits \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"One of the ways we’ve seen indoor maps evolve is their frequency of change. In the past, a venue map or CAD file that had been updated within the year was considered up-to-date. Now, however, in the age of information, we expect updates to happen in real-time - everything from the news and weather to retail inventory and turn-by-turn directions. A one-year-old map may have been bearable in the past, but these days can be all but rendered useless. Indoor mapping platforms need to allow for major renovation edits, but they also need to reflect small and possibly even temporary changes.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Required expertise \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Other evolutions in indoor mapping include tooling and usage; the tools have become more user-friendly and maps are being used as an extension of a venue’s brand. While certain platforms require extensive knowledge and training to use them, newer indoor mapping tools have been adapted and simplified in many ways. This in turn makes it more viable for someone at a venue to login and manage a small layout shift in the map - relocating a vending machine, for example. These updates are not only important to operations and facilities teams either. Because indoor maps are often now used in consumer-facing applications, marketing and digital teams are playing a larger role. Styling, ease-of-use, and functionality must be top of mind.  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor maps will always serve to function as a utility. Architectural, operational, and maintenance use cases will persist long into the future. 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Touchscreen maps, venue mobile applications, and QR codes were just some of the ways that visitors could search for a destination indoors. Just as we experienced with the outdoors, people have come to depend on indoor maps to provide both context and directions. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mapping building blocks \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"While this is certainly an evolution from the days of “wander until found,” indoor maps have continued to provide functionality beyond simple directions. The truest evolution of indoor maps may be their ability to unlock a wide variety of other experiences. Think of indoor maps as the foundation of a house. With a solid foundation, you can begin to add flooring and stairs - these act as the pathing networks and wayfinding components of a digital map. You can also begin to add various rooms to the house, each one serving its own purpose. With an indoor mapping platform, these “rooms” would represent unique experiences. For example, retailers may want to layer on proximity promotions, an office may add room booking software, a hospital might enable asset tracking, and a stadium might focus on vendor-to-seat food ordering. Without a solid foundation - in this case, an accurate and simplified indoor map - none of these experiences would be possible. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"fiGtsYb4KpcdVphzBEIMX\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" The future of indoor mapping\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"As we continue to see the arrival of powerful tooling and innovative use cases, we can be certain that indoor mapping is not done its evolution. Software such as Revit and AutoCAD will always have a place in this industry, but we wonder how these \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://resources.mappedin.com/blog/the-future-of-indoor-mapping\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"traditional softwares will integrate with modern mapping platforms and experiences in the future\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\". 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In our previous blog, \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://resources.mappedin.com/blog/the-evolution-of-indoor-mapping\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The Evolution of Indoor Mapping\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\", we looked at how indoor maps were used in the past and how tooling and use cases have evolved. Over time, maps have increasingly become more user-friendly, flexible for short and long-term changes, adaptable for consumer-facing applications, among others advancements. Let’s dive deeper into the tooling used today and how this might look moving forward. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Traditional Design Software \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Traditional indoor mapping software such as Autodesk’s Revit and AutoCAD are used to create accurate and detailed drawings of a space. These drawings include specific architectural details such as wall dimensions, electrical layouts, exits, plumbing, and more. As mapping tools, Revit and CAD are commonly used by architects, designers, engineers, and so on. Unfortunately, not anyone can leverage these tools, as they require training to maneuver. As such, they weren't meant to be utilized by everyone but rather tailored to the CAD professional. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Another important feature to note about these tools is that they’re not designed for quick or minor map changes. For instance, a blueprint is usually only updated when there’s long-term changes to a building, such as the addition of an entirely new wing. Thus, maintaining accuracy in maps over time becomes more difficult, as indoor spaces continue to change and grow. Examples of location data that repeatedly change include desks or departments in an office building, classrooms on a campus, vendors at a stadium and kiosks or retailers in a shopping mall. Thus, these architectural tools aren’t ideal for maintaining the day-to-day changes within indoor maps, as data can quickly become outdated.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"62dUimtNmCgpSDNIkTIacG\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Even so, Revit and CAD files provide an accurate look inside a building, on top of which map experiences can be created. They don’t incorporate many of the features that property visitors might be looking for (e.g. amenities and wayfinding), but they can be converted into a format that’s consumable and includes information relevant to each platform. Property managers will then need designers who understand how to turn a CAD file into a consumer-friendly map. This process is not always seamless, and can cause a disconnect in the mapping experience.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor Mapping Platforms\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/indoor-mapping-software/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor mapping software\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" such as Mappedin are flexible, simple to use and easy to integrate with other apps and frameworks. We’re able to take 2D floor plans of a building, provided as CAD files or other formats, and create a 3D digital asset. Through digitization, our platform enables simplified indoor map visualizations along with indoor positioning and navigation capabilities. With a professional mapping team and powerful Map Editor tools, this allows you to create and customize indoor maps that are detailed, accurate, interactive, and most of all, valuable to users. Other players in this space, such as MazeMap, are also trying to solve this problem: how can we make tooling easier to use?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The Map Editor tools provided in our mapping platform are user-friendly and don’t require extensive knowledge and training to use. As a newer indoor mapping tool, it has been adapted and simplified in many ways so that property managers for example, can edit their maps with ease. This tooling is maintained in real-time, to ensure that positioning-based experiences are always accurate. From long-term venue changes, to small or temporary changes, property managers can ensure that buildings are consistently up-to-date. For instance, if a particular building area is closed, you can mark this as off-limits in your map and redirect visitors via a different route. You can make quick changes to labels on the map, rearrange rooms and amenities, colour-code and edit logos, and much more. These tools make maintaining, updating, and growing your maps a simple task. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"1EyZvuz2vlkg54E6rfiKrS\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"With positioning and navigation technologies, property managers are also able to leverage and export analytical data on how their map is used by visitors. For instance, \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/mapping/analytics/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin’s Analytics Dashboard\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" tool showcases location-based details of visits, such as user behaviour, most popular location searches, device use, and more. It tells you what your visitors are searching for and where they are going within your maps. This is an excellent feature for gathering insights and visualizing trends, which can help you make informed business decisions. For example, if you notice that a large majority of your visitors are searching for a coffee shop that doesn’t currently exist at your venue, you may consider adding it. Then, using the Map Editor tools, you can easily add this coffee shop to your map in real-time.  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Outdoor Platforms \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"We’ve talked a lot about indoor mapping tools - but what about mapping tools that were created to navigate the outdoors? Outdoor mapping platforms such as Google Maps and Apple Maps are consumer-facing applications that people are most familiar with because of their ability to discover and orient the world. These maps rely on Global Positioning System (GPS) to leverage satellites and pinpoint locations geographically. This technology provides accurate location information in outdoor spaces but cannot provide the same as easily when it comes to the indoors. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Wayfinding solutions for indoor spaces are trickier because there isn’t one way to create a mass dataset of these spaces- you would need to work collaboratively with the millions of property owners around the world. They would need to be equipped with the tools that enable them to manage their own data. More recently, platforms like Google and Apple have started to offer indoor mapping capabilities to property owners. For instance, property owners can register for Apple’s Indoor Maps program after exporting an Indoor Mapping Data Format (IMDF) file of their building. Once uploaded, Apple is able to pull that map into the Maps app for anyone to use. This feature allows users to seamlessly navigate between outdoor and indoor maps across a variety of spaces including shopping malls, stadiums, airports, and more. The downside to this indoor mapping option is that property owners don’t have the ability to customize the experience within their own website or mobile application. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"4NQ9nm7l4okK7CAH6GNDSe\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Future of Indoor Mapping\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Each of the platforms above has its own place within the indoor mapping landscape. Unfortunately today, there isn’t a cohesive solution to tie them all together. This begs the question: how can we enhance workflows between these tools that each serve a different purpose? \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"While there will always be a need for specialization, the integration of these different tools can provide a seamless and unified experience for indoor mapping. For example, automating the process of converting traditional software files into digital map platforms will remove complicated and costly processes, save time, and improve map accuracy. In addition, integrating a modern mapping platform like Mappedin with outdoor mapping platforms allows property owners to customize maps within their own website or mobile application. Together, the benefits of each platform can be optimized through integration. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"As an indoor mapping company, this is at the core of what we do. Mappedin’s goal is to build the word processor for indoor mapping, simplifying processes and giving property owners and operators what they need to create amazing digital experiences. Ease-of-use should be top of mind, so that anyone looking to make changes to their maps can do so without trouble. This could be as simple as changing the name of a store, creating a pop-up event or adding a new bathroom to a mall. Ultimately, property owners should be equipped with the tools to grow and update their maps with ease. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Looking into the future, accuracy is everything with indoor maps. Creating a streamlined process in the mapping experience is key to ensuring that maps are always up-to-date and display accurate information. 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The indoor mapping software will make planning different entries and exits more manageable and limit the number of people that use similar pathways.  \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Occupancy Levels and Crowd Management\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, occupancy levels for indoor spaces will need to be limited. Depending on your building’s capacity, it may not always be easy to know when you have reached a safe number of occupants. 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These digital clones use real-time data and allow us to analyze, manipulate, optimize, and better understand these physical items.  \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"What do I need to know about Digital Twins? \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Digital Twins help businesses understand how products, services, and workflows are performing today and give new insights into how these things will perform in the future. This, in turn, allows organizations to learn more and at a much faster speed, allowing them to be proactive instead of reactive. By creating and maintaining this digital clone, businesses can greatly improve their data-driven decision making and find new efficiencies. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"blockquote\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"For every physical asset in the world, we have a virtual copy running in the cloud that gets richer with every second of operational data. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"- \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Ganesh Bell\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"italic\"}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\", Chief Digital Officer and General Manager of Software & Analytics at \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"GE Power & Water\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Along with providing detailed datasets, Digital Twins can increase productivity, lower maintenance costs, reduce production times, and improve customer satisfaction. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"How are Digital Twins being used?\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Traditionally, Digital Twins have been used to improve efficiencies in mechanically complex projects such as jet turbines, automobiles, aircrafts, and the like. In more recent years, however, their use case has become more complex. Not only can Digital Twins represent one asset, but an entire system of them which allows this technology to be used across a variety of new industries. We know that Digital Twins can be used in automotive, manufacturing, and urban planning sectors, but what about the indoors? These digital assets provide incredible opportunities in commercial real estate buildings, offices, stadiums, and more.  \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"2izOHivdgh54nSCEBNARXM\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Digital Twins and indoor maps\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"The Digital Twin of a building is often represented by a digital indoor map of that space. This will include a visual representation of all points of interest and their associated location data and assets, separated by floor and even building in a multi-structure venue. The incredible thing about creating a Digital Twin of the indoors is that it exists to serve two main groups: the end user of the software (i.e. someone looking to populate indoor directions) and the building owners and operators who can create new experiences and efficiencies from the data and analytics captured.   \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Digital Twins in office buildings \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Building owners and operators can use Digital Twins to visualize their indoor space and unify previously disconnected systems. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Indoor maps for offices\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/verticals/offices/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" provide a clear representation of the indoor space and its contents, everything from meeting rooms to office amenities, even down to individual desks. Buildings can integrate other workplace services such as security, HVAC, and lighting and monitor them from a centralized location. 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A digital indoor map provides shoppers with an interactive way to browse the store, understand the layout, and locate products. Store teams are able to collect valuable data on shopper intent to make informed business decisions. This Digital Twin can be integrated with inventory management systems, customer loyalty apps, and other extensions of the retailer for further optimizations. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"How can I get started with a Digital Twin strategy? \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"To get started with a Digital Twin strategy for indoor environments, your business should have a clear understanding of your goals. Do you want to better understand how your indoor space is being used? Do you want to layer on additional experiences? Perhaps a more efficient way of managing venue data? Once you understand this, consider partnering with an expert in this field. Mappedin creates mapping-based Digital Twins of venues across a wide variety of industries. These digital indoor maps have robust functionality and power unique experiences. 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