Use of Bluetooth Beacon Technology in smart airport
Sun, 09 May 2021
Airports are akin to alternative dimensions. Everything is a bit different from the moment you enter. It can be very embarrassing. Without missing their flight, passengers must maneuver the many halls, stores, and even internal transit systems all. Even for seasoned fliers, it can be more than a bit stressful to manage all of this. Airports around the globe are turning to Bluetooth beacons to address a variety of different problems to make airport experiences better.
Bluetooth Beacons at the airport
A Beacon is a small device that transmits to Beacons a short-range signal which can be detected in the small range by mobile apps. Beacons don’t collect the data themselves. Beacons use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) device, a simple version of the standard.
While Beacons existed for several years, Apple’s initiation of the iBeacon device was what triggered Beacons’ interest within the Air Industry. IBeacon technology is a beacon advertising payload format specific to Apple. Beacons can find iOS devices of their presence with the iBeacon profile and trigger pieces of information in the gadget apps.
How does beacon technology work at Airport
With Technology growing world today, we can find many variations in beacon technology with a wide range of features and formats from different beacon manufacturers. At Advanced Airport Terminal, we can find different categories. One of the main categories we can leverage is Beacon, which communicates with your browsers and with mobile apps. Applications made specifically for your Beacon device that has been published publicly with major services known as the iBeacon and Eddystone-UID. These applications can convey information even if your phone is in your pocket.
Features of Beacons at Airport Terminal:
A welcome message at the Airport when you arrive
Improved wayfinding and indicating position at Airport
Walk time to the terminal gate
Flight Check-In/Check-out updates
Flight boarding information
Baggage arrival notifications
Security Queue messages
Retail Promotional notifications at duty-free shops
Special Lounge access notifications
Locate Staff or passengers easily
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