[Nfbc-info] San Francisco Airport Introducing Some New Technology

[Nancy Lynn]

I got this from another list and thought you'd like it.
SFO Terminal 2 San Francisco International is about to make life decidedly
easier for blind and visually impaired travelers. The airport has teamed up 
with
Indoo.rs to unveil a Bluetooth beacon system that will help these passengers
find their way through Terminal 2 using only their phone. When users walk 
past
one of the 500 transmitters, their devices will announce nearby points of
interest; they can find flight gates, ATMs, information desks and power 
outlets
without asking for help. An early version of the necessary app also has a
directory for sighted visitors. The guide technology only works on iOS 
devices
so far, but The Verge understands that it will eventually support 
Android-toting
guests as well. Indoo.rs expects the service to be available either late in 
the
third quarter or early in the fourth.