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20 Beacon Transportation Innovations

These Products Infuse Beacon Tech into Modes of Transit

— September 23, 2014 — Autos
Companies are infusing Beacon technology, also known as iBeacon, into various transportation methods to allow travelers to simplify their means of transit. iBeacon translates well into the sector of transportation by allowing consumers convenient ways to fill up on gas, find parking, fly and stay safe while on the move.

Beacon technology helps companies send consumers push notifications based on their habits. In the realm of transportation Beacon becomes extremely useful in helping drivers use Bluetooth to find cabs and locate nearby inexpensive places to park as well as stay informed about transit updates. Beacon helps to keep consumers stay connected to their mods of travel in order to ensure that their journey is safe and hassle-free.
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Passengers-Guiding Airport Beacons
Passengers-Guiding Airport Beacons
This App Uses Beacons to Improve the Passenger Experience
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In-Flight Internet Apps
In-Flight Internet Apps
The SITA OnAir Travel Wi-Fi App Embraces Terminal and Aircraft Beacons
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Airport Navigation Apps
Airport Navigation Apps
United Airlines' App Now Includes a Beacon-Powered Airport Map
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22
Digital Yacht Apps
Digital Yacht Apps
The Boat Beacon App is Reliable and Effective
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21
App-Connected Car Trackers
App-Connected Car Trackers
Zubie Keeps Tabs on Driving Habits and Automotive Health
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20
Interactive Airport Mapping Systems
Interactive Airport Mapping Systems
This Indoor Navigation App is Designed to Simplify Air Travel
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19
Immersive Virtual Reality Cars
Immersive Virtual Reality Cars
Ford's Immersive Vehicle Environment Generates a 3D Car
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18
Public Transit Beacons
Public Transit Beacons
Google's Eddystone Revolutionizes Bus Technology in Portland
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17
Enhanced Safety Crosswalks
Enhanced Safety Crosswalks
The 'Hawk' Pedestrian Crosswalk Modifies Signals for Drivers
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16
Self-Driving Mini-Trucks
Self-Driving Mini-Trucks
The US Marine Corps is Developing a Fully Autonomous Mini-Truck
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15
Augmented Reality Airport Apps
Augmented Reality Airport Apps
'Mumbai T2' Uses AR for Mumbai International Airport Navigation
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14
Connected Transport Buses
Connected Transport Buses
The Smart Public Transport Buses Use iBeacon Technology
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13
Blind-Assisting Subway Beacons
Blind-Assisting Subway Beacons
The wayfindr System Guides the Blind Through London's Subway System
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12
Powerfully Connected Cars
Powerfully Connected Cars
The 2015 Dodge Viper SRT Has a Dedicated Data Connection
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11
Driver Safety Beacons
Driver Safety Beacons
'Blackspot Beacons' Function as a Portable Safety Device for Roads
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10
Smartphone-Controlled Cars
Smartphone-Controlled Cars
The Remote Control Range Rover Sport is Made for James Bond
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9
Car-Educating Beacon Technology
Car-Educating Beacon Technology
The Inner Geek Beacon App Delivers Information About Vehicles
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8
Cab Credit Beacon Beams
Cab Credit Beacon Beams
This Taxi App Lets You Broadcast Your Referral Code to Those Around You
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7
Automotive Sales Beacons
Automotive Sales Beacons
Ford is Revving Up Its Retail Sales Technology with Beacons
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6
Airport Navigation Beacons
Airport Navigation Beacons
The FlyBeacon App Helps Emirates Customers Find Their Gate
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5
Beacon-Enabled Airports
Beacon-Enabled Airports
Miami International Airport Has Integrated the Tech in a World's First
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4
Beacon Airport Assistance
Beacon Airport Assistance
British Airways Implements Beacon Technologies in Heathrow Airport
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3
Beacon Airport Navigation
Beacon Airport Navigation
The indoo.rs Indoor Navigation at SFO Helps Blind Travelers Get Around
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2
Car-Feedback Smartphone Apps
Car-Feedback Smartphone Apps
Automatic App Uses iBeacon Technology to Make Driving More Convenient
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1
Computer-Controlled Car Prototypes
Computer-Controlled Car Prototypes
Siemens Electric Cars Could Function as Computers on Wheels
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