Computer-implemented system and method for wayfinding
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method for wayfinding, comprising the steps of;
- providing at locations within an environment a plurality of interconnected computer entities capable of transmitting and receiving audio or visual inputs to a user; and
guiding the user to a specific destination within the environment by providing on at least one of the plurality of interconnected computer entities;
directional information in a language of choice;
a menu of destinations within the environment from which the user may select the specific destination;
detailed audio or visual directions to the specific destination; and
a barcode printout of directions to the specific destination.
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Abstract
A computer-implemented wayfinding system and method, wherein the system includes an interconnected network of computer entities capable of transmitting and receiving audio and visual outputs and inputs to users in order to guide them through an environment. In one aspect of the wayfinding system, a series of kiosks are interconnected, with at least one kiosk being capable of printing a barcode that provides destination information inputted by the user. The kiosks may be located at designated locations of the environment, so that a user searching for his or her destination may scan their barcode, and the kiosk will provide audio and visual directions to the destination. The kiosks know their designated locations in the environment, and thus, may provide the most direct route to any other point in the environment.
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17 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method for wayfinding, comprising the steps of;
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providing at locations within an environment a plurality of interconnected computer entities capable of transmitting and receiving audio or visual inputs to a user; and guiding the user to a specific destination within the environment by providing on at least one of the plurality of interconnected computer entities; directional information in a language of choice; a menu of destinations within the environment from which the user may select the specific destination; detailed audio or visual directions to the specific destination; and a barcode printout of directions to the specific destination. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A computer-implemented method for wayfinding, comprising the steps of:
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providing at locations within an environment a plurality of interconnected computer entities capable of transmitting and receiving audio or visual inputs and outputs to a user; and guiding the user to a specific destination within the environment by scanning a barcode printout of direction to the specific destination at at least one of the plurality of interconnected computer entities; and providing detailed audio or visual directions to the specific destination on at least one of the plurality of interconnected computer entities.
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7. A system for wayfinding, comprising:
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a plurality of interconnected computer entities capable of transmitting and receiving audio or visual inputs and outputs to a user, the plurality of interconnected computer entities being provided at locations within an environment, each computer entity having a memory configured to store instructions and a processor configured to execute instructions, wherein the processor of each computer entity is further configured to execute instructions for providing;
directional information in a language of choice;a menu of destinations within the environment from which the user may select the specific destination; detailed audio or visual directions to the specific destination; a barcode printout of direction to the specific destination; and guiding the user to a specific destination within the environment with the audio or visual inputs and outputs of the plurality of interconnected computer entities. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A computer readable medium that stores instructions executable by at least one processor to perform a method for wayfinding, the instructions comprising;
instructions for guiding a user to a specific destination within an environment with audio or visual inputs and outputs, wherein the instructions for guiding comprise; instructions for providing information in a language of choice; instructions for providing a menu of destinations within the environment from which the user may select the specific destination; instructions for providing detailed audio and visual directions to the specific destination; and instructions for providing a barcode printout of directions to the specific destination. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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