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Paired with indoor positioning and digital mapping tools, facility managers are equipped with an accurate visual representation of assets in the airport in real-time.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"4Y4Lj49fkaVP60HMTeg3fo\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Tracking Aviation Assets in Airports With Asset Tracking System\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"With a visual understanding of how assets are distributed in an airport, \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/use-cases/transportation/the-importance-of-an-indoor-navigation-system-for-airports\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"staff and managers can quickly navigate to them\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\", monitor their real-time movement, assess their performance, and make data-driven decisions. For instance, assets that haven’t been used in a long period of time can be moved to more optimal locations, and employees can track equipment usage to gauge the required maintenance of each item.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"How Automated Asset Tracking Can Help Airports Function More Efficiently\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"As airports manage large numbers of inventory, automated asset management systems can go a long way in improving airport efficiencies. 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With aviation tracking, airport personnel can view real-time tracking updates of inventory, employees, and equipment from a mobile device to quickly locate items and prevent them from getting lost or stolen.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"4HZ0U6STq5czx3XZvl5lD9\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"How Real-time Tracking can Improve the Key Areas of an Airport\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Airports can benefit from real-time asset tracking to improve operational efficiency, \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/use-cases/transportation/indoor-mapping-in-airports-enhancing-the-passenger-experience\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"increase passenger satisfaction\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\", enhance security, generate detailed reports, and prolong asset life cycles. 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Passenger Experience\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"When an airport is functioning seamlessly, passengers inevitably have better travel experiences. Airport staff can use real-time asset management to avoid delays and disruptions in passenger journeys. Employees can monitor equipment and ensure that baggage trolleys, ramp leaders, and wheelchairs are available for travellers at peak times. Facility managers can also gain insights into the spatial layout of items and relocate critical assets to better serve passengers. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"3tUsLiBndKkDTWaIGTcE5B\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"3. 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With this technology, asset auditing is simplified and ensures maximum accountability and accuracy of asset location, loss, and management. Maintenance staff can also ensure that equipment is serviced in line with compliance regulations and asset performance standards.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"5. Prolonging Asset Life\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"An airport asset management system also provides full transparency in regards to asset ‘health’ - including their performance, utilization, and life cycle. Assets across airports all perform well at their peak, but after continuous usage and repair, wear and tear will inevitably ensue. Airports can track this through the system, and determine how much longer an asset can be used. 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Airport vehicles, unit load devices, ground support equipment, cargo, mobile assets, de-icing vehicles, and security personnel are all valuable assets to track. Employees can also monitor equipment such as baggage trolleys, ramp leaders, pallet dollies, and wheelchairs. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Cargo Handling Optimization\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Another use case for airport tracking and location systems in the aviation industry is improving baggage handling systems such as cargo handling. Airports transport cargo regularly, and to ensure that everything is boarded on time for departure, it can be tracked in real-time using this convenient software. The movement of cargo can also be analyzed to identify faster routes and eliminate delays. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"7s4ZxPeNa4Nnps8HqdZYbi\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Personnel Safety and Tracking\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"With a real-time view of personnel in the airport, management can ensure the safety of staff at all times. Fire extinguishers, defibrillators and other safety equipment can be tracked and located on the map to prepare for emergencies. 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This information can be crucial in implementing cost control measures and ultimately influence financial business outcomes. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"7s7CvlEkxvxnDqvVta354W\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"How to Track Your Assets\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"There are several types of asset tracking but the most common types include RFID, IoT, or GPS-based asset tracking. 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They are powered by the radio frequency energy transmitted from RFID readers or antennas which bounces from the RFID tag back to the reader to determine its location. Passive RFID tags are commonly used for item-level tracking (e.g. consumer goods), whereas active tags are preferable for larger assets such as vehicles or shipping containers. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"GPS-Based Asset Tracking\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The second type of asset tracking is GPS-based. Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking was initially used for the purpose of vehicle fleet management and understanding the real-time location and movement of trucks or other vehicles. Today, however, GPS asset trackers can be used for business operations to monitor the movement of assets and inventory indoors as well as outdoors. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"Gb6eGEOaMQ8OoEIl7Ls8J\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"In order to ensure accuracy of data across the indoors, businesses should implement indoor positioning systems (IPS). 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Paired with a digital indoor map, asset tracking and management is taken to the next level by creating new efficiencies and experiences. Keep reading to find out more about this valuable solution and how you can implement it to benefit your business.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-1\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"How Indoor Maps Power Asset Tracking \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Indoor mapping providers\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/indoor-mapping-software/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" help you truly visualize your building and everything it has to offer by converting your 2D floor plans into a 3D map. Through digitization, visualizations are interactive, and allow you to pan, rotate, zoom, and explore the entirety of your indoor space. Physical locations within a building are placed according to real world locations, providing an accurate visual representation of all points of interest and their associated location data. This enables your business to visualize and locate your assets on a map, and paired with \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"indoor positioning technology\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/mapping/indoor-positioning/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\", you can navigate to them, monitor their movement, assess their performance, and much more. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Using IPS to Track Assets \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Indoor positioning systems (IPS) complements indoor mapping, and together they create a powerful indoor navigation system that provides additional context to users and allows you to track assets in real-time. While the map provides a visual understanding of how assets are distributed in your building or company, indoor positioning systems, such as a tag or beacon system, can detect real-time locations to determine the coordinates of people or assets. For instance, indoor positioning can be used for asset tracking by placing tags on anything from heavy machinery to small bins of items. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"This allows you to view the location and movement of assets on the indoor map in real-time, and use \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"blue dot wayfinding\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/product/web-app/feature-101-blue-dot/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" to quickly find its whereabouts. This is especially useful in large and complex facilities, or buildings with a lot of equipment or assets to manage. Similarly, this technology can be used to track personnel with “on-device” systems accessed directly through your mobile device. Insights can then be leveraged to understand the flow of your building, equipment usage, assets requiring frequent maintenance, and other location based analytics that can help you make informed business decisions. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"What Assets Can Be Tracked?\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Not only can assets such as inventory or machinery be tracked, but asset tracking can involve anything in an indoor space, including amenities and people. Documents, employees, building material, equipment, you name it. Indoor location tracking and positioning can significantly increase efficiencies and reduce errors, thus anything that provides valuable insights for your business is beneficial to track. Indoor spaces such as hospitals, warehouses, offices, and even buildings under construction can leverage IPS to track important assets. The use cases are endless, and we will be exploring this shortly. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"SDKs for Asset Tracking and Management\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Now that we’ve talked about the value of indoor mapping and indoor positioning for visualizing and tracking assets, and the different points of interest that can be tracked, let’s explore how this solution comes together with \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"mapping SDKs\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://resources.mappedin.com/blog/product-101-mapping-sdks\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\". \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"To get started, you must choose a trusted indoor mapping provider to help create your map, compile a list of assets and points of interest you want to track in your building, and then begin creating your own custom experience with SDKs. 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Then you can connect this data to the asset tracking or asset management system used by your business. While this system is not provided by the indoor mapping provider, companies such as Mappedin provide developer support to seamlessly integrate this system onto the map. You can then layer on additional experiences, such as a reservation system or workplace management system, to maximize the use of your assets.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-1\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Asset Tracking Use Cases \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Warehouses\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Tracking your assets with digital maps is extremely useful in complex facilities such as \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"warehouses\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/industries/warehouses/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\". Most facilities already have a warehouse management system in place to support and optimize warehouse functionality, distribution centre management, and the overall supply chain. What is missing, however, is the ability to visualize this location data within the context of the venue. That's where indoor maps come in. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Digital indoor maps combined with an indoor tracking solution and warehouse management system provides solutions for improving operations and increasing efficiencies. You can monitor real-time tracking updates of inventory, machinery, employees, warehouse pallets, and other assets, within the context of the venue. This allows you to maintain end-to-end visibility of all your assets; from large pieces of machinery to small storage bins. Using their mobile devices, employees can easily locate and populate the most efficient route to the equipment or products they need; \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"simplifying picking and packing processes\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/use-cases/warehouses/using-indoor-positioning-to-increase-efficiency-in-warehouses/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" and saving valuable time in day-to-day operations. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Warehouses can also leverage asset data analytics to gain insight into equipment usage and performance. For instance, you can see which equipment is being used the most and will require frequent maintenance, and better understand the flow of the warehouse to determine if there’s a more efficient way to assign equipment based on the spacing of the venue or preferred method of picking and packing. In addition, you can visualize accurate inventory levels on the map by indicating high levels of stock as green and low levels as red. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"4ZZcmNt5AP4ZJ3tCi8DHhw\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Hospitals\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Indoor positioning technology can be used for asset tracking in \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"healthcare spaces\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/industries/hospitals-healthcare/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\", such as hospitals, to locate the exact positioning of personnel, assets, and equipment movements in real-time. With medical equipment constantly moving around the hospital, a tracking system makes it easy for healthcare workers to visualize and locate the medical assets they need to assist their patients. Even more, blue dot enables employees to calculate the quickest route to the asset, saving valuable time that would otherwise be spent searching in these large, confusing facilities. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Management teams can \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"keep track of hospital beds and other resources as well\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/use-cases/healthcare/16-benefits-to-using-indoor-maps-in-hospitals/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\", and use this information to allocate resources more efficiently. Moreover, they can keep track of occupancy levels in specific zones of the hospital, and visualize room cleaning schedules to enhance safety measures. 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Airports are large and complex venues that can create confusion for visitors. Indoor positioning systems can minimize this stress and create an easy and efficient airport experience, whether it be for the benefit of travellers or employees working within the venue. Here are some ways\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/mapping/indoor-positioning/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" indoor positioning\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" can be used to deliver an enhanced and unique airport experience.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"5s7R0UhHFP1WwIqfaX8vQE\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"1. Intuitive Wayfinding \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Turn-by-Turn Directions\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Navigating through a congested airport can create anxiety and stress, particularly when travellers are in a time crunch for a flight departure. With intuitive wayfinding systems, passengers and employees can get turn-by-turn directions from their exact location to any point of interest on the 3D digital map. Indoor positioning systems show users their current location among airport amenities and calculate the fastest route to their destination in real-time.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Passengers can plan their trip to the airport based on the amount of time it takes to get to security checkpoints, a boarding gate and other important airport checkpoints. Smart Search can help travellers discover more around the airport by allowing users to search for keywords to receive a list of amenities or other locations. For example, a traveller can search “perfume” and be directed to a list of duty-free shops that are selling perfume and even receive information on deals and discounts. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Personalized Journey\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"People within an airport have different intentions, whether they are arriving or departing, or taking international or domestic travel. Because of these different intentions, individual routes may look different from others. For example, an employee map would look different from a traveller map as employees have access to certain sections of the airport used for equipment, storage, luggage, and more. Indoor positioning systems can be integrated into a 3D map along with passenger data to create a personalized journey. By accounting for visitor intent, the 3D map can instruct travellers to the best parking location and the most optimized route that hits all security checkpoints. Syncing data with airport maps allow for personalized messages, such as flight time, gate changes, security and baggage wait times, and more. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"A personalized journey can also account for accessible routes for those who need to be directed to an elevator, indoor shuttles, wheelchairs and more. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/use-cases/transportation/the-importance-of-an-indoor-navigation-system-for-airports/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor navigation systems\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" can be set to operate with voice commands or written instructions for those who are visually or hearing impaired. When turning on Accessibility Mode, travellers can experience a personalized route that accommodates their needs. Arrivals and departures come from all over the world, and indoor navigation systems can accommodate many available languages and RTL text support to serve all individuals. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"5X1cRgYMfq76aGFxqCm01p\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"2. 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When using an indoor positioning system, passengers can navigate through the airport and their smartphone will automatically display a mobile boarding pass when entering key touch points such as check-in, bag drop, passport control, and departure gates.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"A mobile application can automatically display the necessary information to make passengers’ lives easier, instead of spending time searching through their devices or on-hand paperwork. A mobile application can keep all data and services in one centralized location with access to indoor maps and wayfinding that are the same on an airport website or directory, keeping a consistent and seamless mapping experience no matter the platform.  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"3. Reclaiming Baggage\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Baggage claim is the last step before finally making it home. With indoor positioning systems, passengers arriving at an airport would be able to receive a notification that directs them to the carousel in which their baggage will arrive. Indoor positioning systems can also track wait times on baggage arrivals so you can explore the airport while waiting for your luggage. Indoor positioning systems are able to tag luggage so travellers can see how long their baggage will take to arrive. This will clear up space by the conveyor belt, allowing travellers to grab their baggage easily without congestion. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"7vHe6Lv9Ylbt3LviVM0YfA\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"4. Airport Security\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor positioning systems can be used to ensure security details are spread out appropriately to cover all areas. A “panic button” can be implemented into indoor navigation systems to set off an alert notifying security of a user’s exact position to find them immediately. Another indoor positioning tool that security can use is a “man-down” alert that notifies security when a person has suffered a fall from an accident or by fainting.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"These technologies can be life-saving as they ensure individuals get the help they need as fast as possible. Airport security can be increased by providing urgent alerts with turn-by-turn directions to evacuate the building in the event of an emergency. Indoor positioning systems can also track occupancy levels during a mass evacuation to ensure no one is left behind in the building.  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"5. Data-Driven Space Planning \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Airports can use 3D digital indoor maps to highlight attractions, such as retailers, food courts, restaurants, and airport lounges, while seeing the logistics of the spatial layout of amenities. Insights and analytics provided by indoor positioning data can be used to redesign the layout of their airport to avoid overcrowding. Airports can see which amenities on the map are the most popular and make sure they are in the most optimal location.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Airports can also view missed searches on the map to see what people are looking for and consider adding it to the venue to increase revenue and foot traffic. Heat maps and foot traffic analysis can provide useful information that can lead to new services, more walkways, alternative routes to and balance congestion. These changes can be made seamlessly with a \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/mapping/map-editor/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Map Editor\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" platform, where airports can redesign their layout in a draft mode to see which spacing is the most suitable for their venue. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"6. 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As a traveller navigates through the airport, they can be presented with flyers to redeem duty-free coupons before boarding the plane, ensuring they get the best bang for their buck. In the event of a flight delay, proximity messaging can be used to notify passengers, and airlines can even send coupons, such as a free meal, to those waiting to board. This can help ensure that everyone has the most optimized experience, even when dealing with a frustrating delay.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"7. Asset Tracking \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Employees need to work using the most efficient routes possible to avoid delays and execute an accurate and safe airport experience. Asset tracking is essential in airports as employees are constantly maneuvering to various airport zones to hunt down equipment such as pallet dollies, baggage trolleys, container trailers and ramp leaders. Airports can eliminate bottlenecks in human resources and disruptions in workflows when using indoor positioning systems to create location-based management. Airports can monitor staff carts to make sure key duties, such as maintenance and housekeeping, have been completed in the proper areas.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor positioning can also be used for authorization or prohibition in different areas to ensure the safety of all employees. Automatic geolocated notifications can be implemented within indoor navigation technology to remind employees of tasks when entering a certain area. Asset tracking can be used by employees to alert others if a piece of equipment needs to be fixed due to damages. For example, employees can locate assets on the indoor map and add a repair request that will be immediately sent to technicians. A notification can also be sent out to all employees notifying them of the damaged equipment to avoid usage. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"7mFg3NimwxbvmqEvr6pb9x\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"8. Shuttle Services\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"After arriving at your destination, the travel experience is still not over as you need to get to your hotel. Shuttle services can be confusing when arriving at an unfamiliar airport, but a successful travel experience includes a seamless connection to transfers from the airport to the hotel. While passengers claim their luggage, they can be directed to shuttle services and easily navigate their way directly to the right car or bus. Indoor positioning systems can be used to direct users to their exact bus instead of having to find a guide to tell you where to go. Indoor positioning systems eliminate leaving without someone in your party and can also allow employees to see wait times if a party is running behind due to a flight or baggage delay. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"9. Location Sharing\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor positioning systems can allow for location sharing between individuals. Location sharing can benefit individuals in an airport who want to see where their friends, families, and colleagues are. Users can send their exact location in real-time with turn-by-turn directions on how to get there. This can account for tracking children to avoid a “Home Alone” situation. If Kevin’s family had used an indoor navigation system, their trip could have gone smoothly and avoided a lot of stress from concerned parents. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Location sharing can also be beneficial in the event of a large group travelling together, such as a school trip. Teachers need to keep track of students to ensure no one gets left behind. 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