We implement Bluetooth® Beacons APs at the least visible locations around the venue. Pointr SDK equips devices with Deep Location® algorithm and processes the received signals to calculate the most accurate "blue-dot" position & direction (no internet connection required).
When combined with venue layouts or product catalogues, Pointr Deep Location® algorithm can give directions to the precise locations or products, empowering accurate indoor positioning system through ML technology.
Pointr Cloud collects location data for real-time location-based analytics, enabling contextual notification, proximity marketing and smarter insight management via heatmaps, zonal footfall, path analytics, real-time location tracking, new vs repeat visitors and search analytics
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Any device equipped with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) supports indoor positioning with Pointr. Pointr SDK supports operating systems: including iOS v8 and above, Android v5 and above. Bluetooth Low Energy can be found in most devices, device specification can be checked here.
Pointr Deep Location® can be deployed in any desired venue. Pointr works with major international customers in aviation, retail, hospitality and workplace.
Our current customers include London Gatwick Airport, Washington Airports, Airports of Thailand, US Department of Homeland Security, Harrods, a major U.S. department store across 1,000 locations and one of the largest retail chains in the US.
At Pointr, we know that every business is unique so we provide tailored solutions for each and every our client. We offer a range of pricing options to best match your business, please get in touch with our team to find out more.
Pointr Deep Location® collects all personal information anonymously and the data will be stored securely in the private cloud. Pointr's SDK doesn't collect any data through Apps without users' permission. Pointr’s information security is ISO 27001 and ISO 27017 certified and used by Cisco, Microsoft, Siemens, Extreme Networks, CBRE, ISS, DHS, and many others.
Pointr DLaaS® is an end-to-end location service we provide for our customers and partners, digitizing venues with interactive digital maps, blue dots for accurate indoor positioning and navigation, and coordinating hardware implementation if needed.
On top of that, our team will support you to set up the SDK and ensure smooth integration and deployment throughout the process.
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Pointr Indoor Location has more than 20+ patents and leverages a proprietary AI engine, continuously refined through over a decade of research and development. This advanced algorithm eliminates the need for time-consuming building surveys ("fingerprinting") typically required by other indoor positioning systems.
Here's a simplified overview:
Pointr Indoor Location (Blue Dot) delivers an average accuracy of 1-3 meters, which can vary based on beacon density.
High-ceiling environments with limited beacon deployment: Expect accuracy below 6 meters (e.g., airports).
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This is average wayfinding accuracy. Our algorithm expects users to move/walk, so if you stand still, the result won’t improve. As these are average figures, there will be moments where our accuracy is worse, but the average walking / moving person will be very decent.
Many competitors claim 1-meter accuracy, which is often false. At Pointr, we prioritize transparency and offer on-site pilots to showcase its capabilities.
Following deployment, our team generates a report that certifies the expected accuracy, ensuring a successful implementation.
Our algorithms are self-calibrating, meaning our accuracy remains consistent (or improves with future updates) unless the infrastructure is disrupted (e.g., beacons are removed)
No! Once cached, our algorithm can work seamlessly offline (on the “edge,” with all calculations taking place on the phone). This is applicable to positioning, search, map display and even wayfinding.
Yes, in most cases! Blue Dot uses the same technology (written in C++) for both iPhone and Android devices, so it should work on most smartphones on the market.
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Some older or lower-spec Android phones might not have a gyroscope sensor. This sensor helps improve accuracy, so Pointr Indoor Location (Blue Dot) might be slightly less precise on those devices.
No! We've designed our system to use very little battery power. It uses Bluetooth Low Energy, which is known for being super efficient, so it shouldn't have a noticeable impact on your phone battery life.
Yes! Geofences can be configured virtually on Pointr Cloud dashboard and they will be active as soon as saved & published.
Beacon geofences are detected using our positioning. Therefore, the smallest geofence should be 2x the average accuracy (eg. if average accuracy is 3 meters, a 6 meter diameter geofence would be fine). For GPS geofences, it is subject to GPS accuracy. However, GPS is often optimized for cars so it might show a pedestrian in a parking lot on the road. Therefore, keeping GPS geofences larger (at least 25 meter diameter) is a good idea.
No! We have developed clever shuffling algorithms to allow you to create unlimited number of geofences. Our algorithm shuffles them based on user’s last detected location.
Beacon geofences can be any polygon shape. GPS geofences have to be circular (due to underlying iOS/Android geofencing limitations).
Yes - we provide your app the geofencing events. You can then use these events to show anything / take any action in your app.
Yes, though our maps come with Pointr styling by default, this can be tweaked and changed to incorporate brand colours and styling.
Yes - once an app has been opened (with an internet connection) and the map data cached, maps and their associated features can be accessed even if the user's smartphone has lost internet connection.
Pointr maps are designed with scale in mind - our maps can simultaneously support thousands of objects.
Technically, this is possible but will require considering additional licensing. For example, Google Maps doesn’t allow the use of their content outside the Google ecosystem.
If existing maps are in vector format (SVG, GeoJSON, maptiles), we should be able to use them; however, our delivery team needs to verify this on a case-by-case basis.
We create paths using AI including all walkable spaces on a floor (avoiding all obstacles).
Our wayfinding algorithm works without internet (on Mobile) so there won’t be any interruption. On the Web, however, it requires internet connection.
Yes - you have full control over the paths on Pointr Cloud. Users can edit them as they like.
Yes - wayfinding will not go to areas where there are no paths so users can ensure no paths are drawn in areas where they don’t want wayfinding to work.
Note: Blue Dot and Wayfinding work independently. Blue Dot will work where you have beacons (or else, it will show GPS location). Wayfinding will work where paths are defined on the map.
Yes - wayfinding works across a site (including outdoors). For example, from the car park to inside the building.
Yes - our wayfinding works multi-level and multi-building as you would expect.
Wayfinding and Blue Dot work independently. Wayfinding can work without any Blue Dot but it would be static (ie. it wouldn’t update as you move), from a specified start location.
Yes - both of these options are supported.
While hardware-free solutions exist, such as WiFi or geomagnetic-based fingerprinting, they often require frequent calibration and struggle to maintain accuracy.
At Pointr, we offer hardware-agnostic solutions, meaning Pointr Indoor Location (Blue Dot) offers a reliable approach by leveraging your existing infrastructure (like WiFi access points or smart lighting) alongside our low-maintenance Bluetooth beacons (5 years battery life) that we procure from our 3rd party partners.
To learn more about why you shouldn’t consider hard-ware-free solutions, read our dedicated blog to explain why and which infrastructure you should choose to best fit into your solution. (Further reading: Watch the “Know your signal” training)
Pointr offers quick and easy installation process. We carry out the beacon deployment with our team or partner (3rd party applicable) depending on your requirements.
Different buildings have different installation time frames, depending on their ages, sizes and complexities. The estimated hardware installation timescale for 100,000 sqm is 4-8 weeks. A train station with 18 platforms can be done within a single night working after hours.
The new beacon configuration process is generally done with the Pointr Guru App, Pointr team configures beacons for specific placement prior to installation to ensure error-free deployment. For existing beacons, beacon configuration can be done directly in Pointr Cloud. Pointr conducts complete on-site tests to ensure all beacons operate normally and blue-dot performs within specification. Which means any BLE blindspots can be identified and rectified by adding beacons as necessary.
Not at all! Beacons are low-cost devices. The batteries in the beacons will last approx. 5 years with very few maintenance required.
Our highly-trained professional team can install beacons efficiently to help you cut down operation cost.
We source beacons from trusted partners. We guarantee 4 years of battery life (but expect 5+ years). Powered options (such as BLE beacons from WiFi or Smart Lighting) don’t have such an issue.
One beacon is normally around 5cm x 3cm x 2cm. The compact size allows you to deploy the beacons in the least visible locations or lighting systems, blending functionality with your interior design.
Pointr is hardware agnostic and we source our beacons from 3rd party providers. You can either source them directly or through us, we offer flexible solutions to help you finish your project without a hassle. Two of our highly-recommended providers are Kontakt and GCell.
The maximum range of Beacons is around 70 meters (230 ft). However, Pointr Deep Location™ recommends 20 meters (66 ft) apart per Beacon placement to ensure the accuracy and stability of the system.
For Beacon Installation, a good beacon positioning is the key to high accuracy deployments. It is recommended that every 30-40m beacon is installed in a corridor. In a large open space, we arrange beacons in 5-beacon constellations and every 180 - 200 sqm for one beacon.
Pointr SDK only needs to receive BLE signals. Thus, Pointr can work with both iBeacon and Eddystone with the same accuracy and performance.
The only main difference is that: Eddystone doesn't support apps working in the background on iOS. However, if a client wants higher security and doesn't need background capabilities on iOS, we recommend using Eddystone.
In most cases, yes! Pointr Indoor Location (Blue Dot) works with most Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons set up for iBeacon. However, for the best accuracy, we recommend consulting with your assigned Project Manager at Pointr. You can also check our "Existing Hardware" policy for more details.
Yes, Blue Dot works with virtual beacons in the sense that it can leverage zone-based locations similar to what some virtual beacon solutions offer.
However, it's important to clarify a common misconception. Virtual beacons advertised by some competitors (like Juniper Mist's WiFi AP solution) don't truly replace physical beacons. Virtual beacons often refer to a concept called "geofencing," which allows for location awareness within specific zones. This functionality is already supported by Pointr Indoor Location and Geofencing, so you can achieve similar results without physical beacons in certain situations.
For the most precise location tracking, however, physical beacons are still recommended. We recommend consulting with your dedicated Project Manager to determine the best solution for your specific needs.
At Pointr, our location platform comes in two solutions: App-Based and App-Free.
Our SDK can be easily integrated into the existing Apps with tapped-in Pointr location-based features. We also provide white label App that is open for integration and can be tailored to each project's needs.
Our App-Free analytics platform, Pointr POP, picks up Bluetooth/ Wi-Fi signals from either smartphones or smart-tags and provides insightful location-based analytics report, allowing capacity for App-free anonymous analytics via any smartphones or smart-tags.
Please view our Location-Based Analytics page for further details.
Pointr provides Mobile SDK iOS & Android and Web & Kiosk SDK.
Pointr Mobile SDK (iOS & Android)
Pointr Mobile SDK is a native library available on both iOS and Android, designed to be integrated seamlessly into mobile apps to enable Interactive Maps, Wayfinding, Search and additional engaging functionalities such as Augmenting Reality.
Pointr Web & Kiosk SDK
Interactive Maps, Venues or Products Search and Wayfinding can also be experienced on desktop and mobile browsers or on kiosk hardware, including tailored functionality such as: Animated screensaver, Reset screen after timeout, Multi-language ,Automatic online software updates.
Our SDK is highly-flexible, different features can be easily integrated into your own implementation. However, we do recommend getting in touch with our professional team to discuss any specific customization where they are required.
Pointr's MapScale® is purpose-built to automate the process of digitizing CAD floorplans. MapScale® processes a CAD floorplan as follows:
MapScale® supports all popular versions of DWG, DXF, and vector PDF files.
Note that the PDF files must contain vectorial information:
For a 20k sqft area (which would take around 6 hours of work if done manually):
Yes, the final map outputs (in GeoJSON format) can be modified like any other map on Pointr Cloud (map CMS). To learn how to use Pointr Cloud, visit our dedicated Pointr Cloud tutorial for more details.
Updates can be as frequent as daily. We recommend quarterly updates to reduce costs in our pricing proposal, but this can be altered if needed. MapScale® takes about 20 minutes per floor to complete initial processing.
MapScale® supports automatic mapping updates: automatically import CAD file changes from the repository upon file changes or on a scheduled basis and convert them to 3D maps automatically via API
API, sFTP, or AWS S3 buckets are supported today to exchange CAD floor plans and/or additional building metadata. We are open to supporting additional formats based on your requirements.
MapScale® API can be called anytime, independently of the vendor team. Pointr's mapping team reviews each MapScale® output and might perform manual fine-tuning directly on the maps. Alternatively, your team can do the post-processing independently after the initial process via Pointr Cloud or your CMS platform.
