The invention relates to a boarding guidance system (100) characterized in that it comprises:- a control hub,- a passenger guiding device, and- a beacon system configured to communicate with the control hub and with the passenger guiding device,- the beacon system including a plurality of guiding beacons (204A-E), the guiding beacons (204A-E) being provided at various locations between a passenger's starting location and a passenger seat, such as on the aircraft,- each guiding beacon (204A-E) defining a communication zone (306A-E), each communication zone (306A-E) extending a predetermined distance from the respective guiding beacon (204A-E),- so that when the passenger guiding device is within a communication zone (306A-E), the corresponding guiding beacon (204A-E) is configured to communicate with the passenger guiding device,- the communication including a confirmation of the location of the passenger guiding device, confirmation that the passenger is travelling in a correct direction toward the seat, flight status information, or various other types of information as desired.


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    Title :

    BOARDING GUIDANCE SYSTEM


    Additional title:

    ANLEITUNGSSYSTEM FÜR BOARDING
    SYSTÈME DE GUIDAGE D'EMBARQUEMENT


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2021-04-14


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT




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