Hi Amar,

No no, you have to have the beacon for indoor navigation, that is required.


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> 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.
>>> 
>>> 
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