Location-based content delivery application. Provides valuable information on locations enabled with the SpotAware service. SpotAware enabled locations provide users with rich, educational and navigation experience that combine image, video and sound conveniently available on your iOS smartphone. Imagine having at your fingertips
- your own paperless program when visiting a show, exhibit, art gallery or museum.
- access to detailed information about specific objects within a location. For example; details on art piece on the wall, sculpture on the pedestal , or the dinosaur in the middle of the museum floor.
- access to event schedule and activities when visiting a specific venue
- your own tour guide with audio, video, image and sound to enhance your experience
- restaurant menus along with detailed information about the establishment
- your ability to obtain detailed golf course information hole-by-hole with minimal effort and maximum location accuracy.
- quick access to visitor directory when visiting hospitals, corporate buildings, government institutions, schools, etc.
- search content for specific interest
- bookmark functionality to reference points of interest.
SpotAware provides a familiar, friendly and dynamic user interface. You no longer need to have individual applications for different locations you visit. Use the same SpotAware app when visiting any SpotAware enabled location to obtain location specific content. Simply open the SpotAware app and instantly gain access to information you demand when you need it.
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SpotAware leverages Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Location service of the iOS device in order to function. Cellular or WiFi access to internet is also a requirement. Although notification service is used, SpotAware users have the option to enabled or disabled notification service for the app.
SpotAware content is only delivered and available while a user is within the perimeters of a SpotAware enabled location. Once a user exits a Spotware enabled location the content is no longer accessible. SpotAware app has a breadcrumb feature that allows a log of SpotAware enabled places, visits, and dwell time. The breadcrumb feature is disabled by default but user has the option to enable it and even clear any breadcrumb logs captured.
SpotAware enabled locations are locations equipped with BLE beacons and have opted to subscribe to the SpotAware service. A subscribed SpotAware location would provide and approve all content delivered by the SpotAware app for that location. Unique identifiers for the locations and beacons are used to obtain location specific content via the SpotAware web service.