Digital Wayfinding: Going Technical

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 0:00:00 Wayfinder Software wayfinding system, wayfinding system

Digital Wayfinding

Client / Server Application
Server handles the processing of the data, and delivering the requested content. The Client, whether it is web, mobile or kiosk, displays the requested data.
Turn-Key or Software Only
Full Development or partly DIY (Floor plan design)

Server

Web Server
On-Site or Off-Site
Internet or Intranet
No preferred hardware

Software Components

PHP
IIS 6, 7 or higher
MySQL
.NET Framework

Supported Server System

Windows
Windows 2000
Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Windows 2000 DataCenter Server
Windows 2003 Standard Edition
Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition
Windows 2003 DataCenter Edition
Windows 2008 Standard Edition
Unix
Solaris 8
Solaris 9
Solaris 10
Linux
RedHat
SuSE / Novell
Mandrake
Debian
Updates
Automatic Updates

Disc Storage

Depends on the size of the project but in most cases, limited to 1Gb. Even for large campuses.
Annual Growth rate: Depends on newly added buildings, but in most cases limited to 100Mb.
NAS: Application can utilize Network Attached Services
SAN: Application can utilize Storage Area Network

Network

TCP/IP
Bandwidth: not greater than 10Mb to the client or 100Mb to the server.
No requirement of isolated network segments
WiFi: No special requirements for wireless network connectivity for servers, workstations, or mobile devices
Port 80

Peripherals

No preferred printer brand or type
No special devices needed to operate (scanners, readers, etc).
QR-Code: uses standard feature on Smartphone

Desktop Clients

Preferred OS
Windows 7 Home and Professional
Supported
Windows XP (Service Pack 1, 2 and 3)
Preferred Browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9
Mozilla Firefox 9
Chrome
Hardware Requirements
Minimum
2.3 Ghz Processor
2GB Ram
250GB HD
Recommended
2.3 GhZ Dual Core
4 GB Ram
250 GB HD

Mobile Clients

Mobile-Wayfinding