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I transformed my office building into an airport using a combination of Ruby, Objective-C, and a number of hardware hacks. The goal was to prototype a better in-airport experience using a mixture of GPS and iBeacon technology to establish precise indoor geolocation. This talk will run down the various stages of the project, an overview of outdoor vs indoor location technologies, and how the iPhone (and Android) devices currently handle location. I'll also discuss how I built a robust Ruby backend, and how I hacked some hardware together to create iBeacons. Help us caption & translate this video! http://amara.org/v/FG2W/
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In this video, Barrett Clark presents his innovative project on prototyping an airport experience by transforming his office into a functional model using various technologies. The core focus lies on enhancing indoor navigation and overall passenger experience through precise geolocation using GPS and iBeacon technologies. The key points discussed include: - **Introduction to the Speaker**: Barrett Clark introduces himself as a Ruby developer from Saber Labs, which is part of Sabre, the company behind Travelocity. - **Project Motivation**: The project originated from an Android NFC experiment aimed at improving the travel process through airports. Key questions addressed included optimizing wait times and improving communication between passengers and gate agents. - **Technology Transition**: After the announcement of iOS 7, the approach shifted from NFC to utilizing Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), which inspired the development of iBeacons for indoor positioning. - **Indoor Location Challenge**: The speaker emphasizes the complexity of indoor location accuracy, citing examples where traditional location services fall short due to physical obstructions in buildings. - **Hardware and Software Implementation**: Clark describes the use of Raspberry Pi and Estimote beacons that he modified to fit his requirements. He details the development of both iPhone and Android applications to interact with these beacons, specifically focusing on the iOS implementation. - **Backend Infrastructure**: He built a Ruby on Rails backend with PostGIS to process and interpret location data, separating it into reading collection and location services. - **Practical Application**: The system provides valuable information about passenger location and services available within the airport, enhancing operational efficiency for gate agents and improving passenger experience. - **Business Implications**: The project highlights the economic incentives for airlines to utilize this technology, allowing gate agents to manage flights more efficiently based on real-time data. Throughout the presentation, Barrett illustrates the potential of blending hardware, software, and geolocation technologies to create a smarter airport experience, emphasizing the importance of understanding both outdoor and indoor navigation. The overarching takeaway is that by harnessing these technologies, it is possible to significantly improve the airport experience for travelers, making navigation easier and more efficient.
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