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SMART PUBLIC TRANSPORT Guidance and assistance for visually impaired people
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A world premiere
Large-scale
iBeacons network
Guiding
visually-impaired
Access to public transport
system
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Bucharest, Romania
500 iBeacons
500 buses and trolleys
12000 potential users
7000 visually impaired officially
registered
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Completely integrated solution Hardware: iBeacons - Bluetooth Low Energy devices
Mobile Application available for iOS and Android
Cloud-based management platform
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Functional process
STEP ONE User leaves home after setting the
mobile application to follow the bus
lines covering the route he wants to
move on.
Bluetooth Low Energy enabled and
data traffic access on smartphone.
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Functional process
STEP TWO The bus approaches the station. The
uniquely identified iBeacon installed
on the bus continuously emits a
Bluetooth Low Energy signal, at a
steady standard frequency.
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Functional process
STEP THREE When the vehicle is approaching at 50-60
meters, the user’s phone receives a
notification.
The notification is delivered with a specific
audio signal and the voice-over application on
the phone reads the notification’s text.
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STEP FOUR
Functional process
Bus arrives, iBeacon’s buzzer repeatedly
broadcasts Beep signal, knowing from the
platform that an interested passenger is
waiting.
Thus, the user precisely identifies the desired
bus, if more vehicles arrive simultaneously in
station.
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Functional process
STEP FIVE The user goes on the bus, notifications
and buzzer signals automatically stop.
The process repeats when the user
reaches another bus station and
notifies the application that he
expects another transit line.
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Strongest iBeacon on the market
specially designed for this project
Enterprise Beacon
Operates in outdoors conditions
Waterproof enclosure
Energy autonomy of up to 4 years
Low maintenance costs
Optional: AC power source of 220 volts or USB
connection
Bluetooth signal range: up to 70 meters
Specially equipped with buzzer
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Partners in the project Tandem Association – project idea, testing, volunteers, promotion
Onyx Beacon – solution development, implementation, testing
RATB – public transportation company - infrastructure partner
Vodafone Foundation – financing "Mobile for Good" program
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January 2015: first concept meeting
February 2015: project is embraced by Vodafone
Foundation
March 2015: RATB public transport company becomes
partner in the project
April – May 2015: solution development, laboratory tests
May 2015: first 40 iBeacons installed on bus lines 86 and 90
June – August 2015: Pilot phase: tests, improvements
August – September 2015: full deployment
September – December 2015: Communication and training
campaign for potential users
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“We believe that technology can bring positive social changes and seriously improve and develop life quality
standards within communities. Vodafone Foundation is honoured to support valuable projects able to bring
real social benefits for thousands of citizens”
Ravinder TAKKAR, CEO Vodafone Romania
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Thank you.
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