Hi Amar,
No no, you have to have the beacon for indoor navigation, that is required. Sent from my iPhone > On 12 Feb 2019, at 16:39, Amar Jain <[email protected]> wrote: > > Sagar-how does BS provide indoor navigation without beacon? Clew works on AR, > and it does a good job. > > Regards, > Amar Jain > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On 12-Feb-2019, at 1:01 PM, Sagar Verma <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> Hi there, I do have a similar application, which is very popular amongst the >> Blind community, named blind Square. Which provides indoor and outdoor >> navigation. >> >> It’s a paid application on iOS, >> >> I’m using this at the moment, it >> Works like a charm, the developer is very active also. >> If you don’t mind is it possible for you to provide the actual link to the >> application? So I can investigate? >> If my memory serves me correctly, Microsoft has launched something similar >> cold soundscape also. >> With kind regards >> Sagar. >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On 12 Feb 2019, at 14:20, Satguru Rathi <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Can someone test this app and report its usage? I no longer have the iOS >>> device so this request. >>> >>> >>> OVERVIEW >>> >>> Clew is a path retracing app designed for blind and visually impaired users >>> to help them independently return to any desired locations. >>> Using Apple's new ARKit built for iOS 11 devices, Clew records a path and >>> guides the user back to their starting location with a choice of voice >>> directions, sound effects, and haptic feedback. FEATURES >>> HOW IT WORKS >>> >>> Augmented reality, exemplified by Apple's ARKit, superimposes virtual >>> elements onto the real world. In this case, we add virtual "keypoints" to >>> navigate you through unknown areas. >>> >>> What it does >>> • As you walk to a location, your phone keeps track of its path with a >>> series of virtual crumbs. >>> • After you get there, your phone simplifies the path to a series of >>> "keypoints" where you made a turn or used a stairway. >>> • As you navigate back, your phone will give you instructions to each >>> point, in reverse order, until you reach your starting location again. >>> • You're now back at your seat, classroom, or restaurant table. Enjoy >>> yourself >>> FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS >>> >>> What is Clew? >>> Clew is an indoor, path tracing navigation app built for blind and visually >>> impaired users. It is designed to remember a location like a seat or a room >>> and assist you to return to that destination after exploring your >>> surrounding environment. >>> How can I get Clew? >>> Clew is available for free on the App Store and is compatible with iPhone >>> 6s and newer models running iOS11. For the full haptic experience, iPhone 7 >>> and newer is recommended. >>> >>> What’s the best way to use Clew? >>> To ensure that the camera is fully capturing your surroundings, hold the >>> phone in a vertical portrait position with the camera facing away from you >>> while you use Clew. Also, make sure the camera is fairly stable to ensure >>> accurate location tracking. >>> In what environment does Clew work best? >>> Clew works best in well lit areas with distinct visual features and few >>> moving objects like crowds and cars. Although Clew can be used outdoors, it >>> is not as accurate in open areas and intense sunlight. Clew works optimally >>> indoors over relatively short distances. >>> >>> What is the pause feature? >>> You can pause Clew once you arrive at your destination and before you start >>> navigating back. Press the pause button on the bottom right corner and >>> follow the instructions. Once Clew is paused, you can exit the app to do >>> other tasks or lock the phone as long as you don’t shut down Clew from the >>> app switcher. When you are ready to return, press the resume button and >>> follow the instructions to start tracking. >>> How can I report a problem? >>> Please use Clew at your own discretion. Clew's ability to track your >>> movement through a space can be affected by many factors (lighting >>> conditions, the orientation at which you hold your phone, etc.), and >>> therefore may not function correctly all the time. Help us improve the >>> system by rating your routes as good or bad. Bad routes will examined to >>> further refine the app. If you'd like to offer additional feedback, the >>> easiest way to do so is to e-mail the Clew team. >>> CONTACT >>> Tell us about your Clew experience by sending the Clew team an e-mail. >>> Designed by a research group at Olin College of Engineering >>> >>> >>> >>> Best, >>> >>> Satguru. >>> >>> >>> >>> Search for old postings at: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>> >>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>> [email protected] >>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>> >>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >>> please visit the list home page at >>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>> >>> >>> Disclaimer: >>> 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of >>> the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; >>> >>> 2. 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