TOTUPOINT - navigation and information system for people with visual impairments
TOTUPOINT is an innovative audio beacon system designed to support blind and visually impaired individuals in navigating public spaces safely and independently.
The system consists of wireless devices installed at strategic locations, emitting voice messages that guide users to their destination. With the free TOTUPOINT mobile app, users receive precise information about location, direction, and spatial layout - including architectural barriers.
The system uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, requires no internet connection, and is free to use. The beacons are energy-efficient, weather-resistant, and be powered by batteries.
The solution has already been implemented in over 5,000 locations across Poland - ranging from government offices, universities, and educational institutions to theatres, office buildings, and cultural centers.
Friendly Space
The TOTUPOINT system helps blind and visually impaired individuals navigate public spaces independently and safely.
TOTUPOINT beacons are installed at strategic locations, forming a navigation and information system that enhances spatial awareness.
By emitting sound signals, the beacons allow users to precisely determine the direction they need to follow to reach their destination. Additional space descriptions are displayed in the TOTUPOINT mobile app at each location where a beacon is installed, providing further orientation and context.
How It Works
TOTUPOINT beacons are compact wireless devices mounted above entrances and at key points within buildings and public areas.
When a user activates the free TOTUPOINT app and enables Bluetooth on their mobile phone, the beacon emits an audio message upon entering its range.
This message helps the user identify the direction by sound and learn the name of the location where the beacon is installed. Additionally, when a beacon is detected nearby, the app displays and reads out a detailed description of the surrounding space, including any architectural barriers.
